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Hydrogenated jojoba oil (inci)

Hydrogenated jojoba oil (inci) Definition Hydrogenated jojoba oil, the hardened jojoba oil is used in cosmetic formulations. The oil acts as an abrasive (removes any impurities from the body surface, supports mechanical tooth cleaning and/or improves shine), emollient (softens and smoothes the sk...

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