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SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL

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Data: Limited

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Cancer

Cancer concern is LOW

Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity

Developmental & reproductive toxicity concern is LOW

Allergies & Immunotoxicity

Allergies & immunotoxicity concern is LOW

Products with this Ingredient

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facial moisturizer/treatment389 products
lipstick368 products
moisturizer318 products
conditioner264 products
lip balm204 products
lip gloss189 products
exfoliant/scrub156 products
foundation143 products
serums & essences142 products
shampoo134 products
body oil130 products
recreational sunscreen121 products
facial cleanser118 products
hair treatment/serum118 products
body wash/cleanser108 products
eye shadow95 products
eye liner82 products
bronzer/highlighter77 products
lip liner77 products
mask76 products
antiperspirant/deodorant75 products
body firming lotion70 products
daily use with SPF70 products
blush63 products
beard oil63 products
around-eye cream55 products
hair styling aide54 products
bath oil/salts/soak51 products
lip balm with SPF47 products
bar soap43 products
concealer42 products
hand cream41 products
fragrance for women40 products
liquid hand soap38 products
anti-aging35 products
baby sunscreen31 products
shaving cream25 products
mascara22 products
baby lotion22 products
makeup primer22 products
styling gel/lotion21 products
baby shampoo20 products
makeup remover20 products
brow liner20 products
20 products
lip plumper17 products
baby soap17 products
BB cream17 products
beard care17 products
hair spray16 products
detangler15 products
diaper cream14 products
hand sanitizer14 products
bubble bath13 products
baby oil12 products
after shave11 products
sunless tanning11 products
fragrance for men10 products
facial powder9 products
cuticle treatment8 products
shaving cream (men's)7 products
toners/astringents7 products
hair color and bleaching7 products
CC cream7 products
foot moisturizer5 products
nail treatment5 products
setting powder/spray5 products
tanning oil4 products
hair relaxer4 products
body spray3 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)3 products
beard cleanser3 products
skin fading/lightener2 products
eye makeup remover2 products
styling mousse/foam2 products
after sun product2 products
other eye makeup2 products
foot odor control1 products
baby bubble bath1 products
muscle/joint soreness1 products
glitter1 products
vapor rubs1 products
hair-loss treatment1 products
damaged skin treatment1 products
polish remover1 products
baby wipes1 products

Data gaps

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Concern Reference
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in productCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments
122 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed

Ecotoxicology

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Not suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Informational

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Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - anyCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Data Sources

  • CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). 2006. CIR Compendium, containing abstracts, discussions, and conclusions of CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessments. Washington DC.
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
  • EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.

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