Is Jojoba Butter comedogenic?

A solid wax-like form of jojoba that is more occlusive than the liquid oil.

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Category: butter

Jojoba Butter

Comedogenic Rating: 4 / 5 (High risk)

Mechanism & Risk:

A solid wax-like form of jojoba that is more occlusive than the liquid oil. It is rated high on checkers, unlike jojoba oil, which is rated mild.

Formulation Context: Only one numeric source (skinsafecheck.com) was readable; the rating reflects its 4 to 5 range. Clinic lists also name it.

Common INCI Aliases: simmondsia chinensis butter

Scientific References: skinsafecheck.com; clearstem.com pore-clogging list; acnespecialists.com pore-clogging list

Other names for Jojoba Butter

  • simmondsia chinensis butter

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