- Comedogenic
- 2 / 5
- Irritancy
- 0 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Safe
- Type
- Plant wax ester
- INCI name
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Also listed as
- Jojoba Oil, Jojoba Wax
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for most skin types. If you are very acne-prone, check where it sits in the ingredient list: the lower, the better.
Products that contain Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Non-comedogenic oils ranked Fungal-acne safe ingredients list
Frequently asked questions
Is Jojoba Oil comedogenic?
Mildly, so most people are fine. Jojoba Oil (INCI: Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil) has a comedogenic rating of 2 out of 5. Technically a liquid wax that closely resembles skin sebum. Many acne-prone users tolerate it well.
Is Jojoba Oil safe for fungal acne?
Yes. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil is not a known Malassezia (fungal acne) trigger.
Does Jojoba Oil cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.
What are other names for Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil?
On labels it can also appear as Jojoba Oil or Jojoba Wax.