PRODUCT REVIEW
The Jojoba Company Jojoba Lip Balm
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Key points Softens & moisturises Soothes dry & cracked lips Why jojoba based skincare?
terminalia ferdinandiana seed oil
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
cocos nucifera oil
8.1% -
12.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
euphorbia cerifera cera
4.7% -
7.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and thickens the product's texture
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
25% -
38%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
euphorbia cerifera cera
4.7% -
7.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and thickens the product's texture
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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
8.1% -
12.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
hydrogenated vegetable oil
1.6% -
2.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
ricinus communis seed oil
2.1% -
3.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
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Potential irritants
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
25% -
38%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
euphorbia cerifera cera
4.7% -
7.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and thickens the product's texture
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
8.1% -
12.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
hydrogenated vegetable oil
1.6% -
2.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
All ingredients
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
25% -
38%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
cocos nucifera oil
8.1% -
12.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
euphorbia cerifera cera
4.7% -
7.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and thickens the product's texture
Show more
Ingredient list view
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Euphorbia cerifera cera, Candelilla cera, Ricinus communis seed oil, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Terminalia ferdinandiana seed oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil
Sources
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Candelilla Wax, Carnauba Wax, Japan Wax, and Beeswax
- Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate
- Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing Parameters in Commercial Production