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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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lipstick373 products
facial moisturizer/treatment336 products
moisturizer286 products
conditioner241 products
lip gloss204 products
lip balm170 products
exfoliant/scrub139 products
serums & essences129 products
foundation119 products
eye shadow118 products
shampoo110 products
beach & sport sunscreen109 products
body oil107 products
body wash/cleanser107 products
hair treatment/serum101 products
facial cleanser94 products
eye liner89 products
lip liner85 products
mask70 products
bronzer/highlighter69 products
blush65 products
moisturizer with SPF62 products
beard oil59 products
antiperspirant/deodorant50 products
around-eye cream46 products
body firming lotion44 products
concealer42 products
lip balm with SPF40 products
fragrance for women39 products
bath oil/salts/soak39 products
hair styling aide39 products
bar soap35 products
hand cream33 products
liquid hand soap31 products
anti-aging31 products
mascara25 products
makeup primer20 products
20 products
styling gel/lotion19 products
baby sunscreen19 products
shaving cream19 products
brow liner19 products
baby shampoo18 products
baby lotion18 products
baby soap16 products
BB cream16 products
lip plumper16 products
makeup remover16 products
hair spray14 products
diaper cream14 products
beard care14 products
detangler13 products
hand sanitizer12 products
fragrance for men10 products
baby oil8 products
sunless tanning8 products
toners/astringents7 products
bubble bath7 products
CC cream7 products
facial powder6 products
cuticle treatment6 products
shaving cream (men's)6 products
after shave4 products
nail treatment4 products
tanning oil4 products
hair relaxer4 products
foot moisturizer4 products
hair color and bleaching4 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)3 products
after sun product2 products
setting powder/spray2 products
skin fading/lightener2 products
eye makeup remover2 products
other eye makeup2 products
foot odor control1 products
muscle/joint soreness1 products
glitter1 products
vapor rubs1 products
hair-loss treatment1 products
damaged skin treatment1 products
baby bubble bath1 products
styling mousse/foam1 products
body spray1 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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