Abstract: A composition which is effective as a skin whitening agent is disclosed. The composition includes one or more jojoba plant parts. The composition further includes Simmondsin. A method of promoting skin whitening, comprising the step of topically administering to an individual a composition in an amount effective to whiten skin, where that composition comprises one or more parts of the jojoba plant.

Abstract: A composition which is effective as a skin whitening and skin exfoliation agent. The composition includes one or more hydroxy acids in combination with one or more extracts of one or more jojoba plant parts. The composition further includes Simmondsin. A method of promoting skin whitening and skin exfoliation, comprising the step of topically administering to an individual a composition in an amount effective to whiten and exfoliate skin, where that composition comprises one or more hydroxy acids in combination with one or more jojoba extracts.

Abstract: A composition which is effective as a skin whitening agent is disclosed. The composition includes Simmondsin. In certain embodiments, the composition comprises an extract of jojoba. A method of promoting skin whitening, comprising the step of topically administering to an individual a composition in an amount effective to whiten skin, where that composition comprises a jojoba extract.

Abstract: A composition which is effective as a skin whitening agent is disclosed. The composition includes one or more jojoba plant parts. The composition further includes Simmondsin. A method of promoting skin whitening, comprising the step of topically administering to an individual a composition in an amount effective to whiten skin, where that composition comprises one or more parts of the jojoba plant.

Abstract: A topical composition for the protection of skin from damage caused by ultraviolet radiation. The composition includes a jojoba extract that absorbs ultraviolet radiation having one or more wavelengths between about 290 nanometers and about 400 nanometers. The composition further includes a jojoba extract comprising a plurality of antioxidant compounds comprising a ferulic acid moiety. The topical compositions are incorporated into sunscreen products, soap, moisturizing lotions, skin toners, and other skin care products.

Abstract: Hydrolyzed jojoba protein is provided which can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations to enhance the desirable properties thereof. The preferred hydrolyzed jojoba is in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein. Cosmetic formulations such as shampoos, shampoo conditioners, hair styling gels, hair conditioners, hair reparatives, bath and shower gels, skin lotions and creams, shaving creams, and sunscreens can be improved by incorporation of hydrolyzed jojoba protein therein.