Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
AKA “Jojoba Ester Hydrolysate, Modified Jojoba Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Hydrolyzed jojoba esters
AKA: Jojoba Ester Hydrolysate, Modified Jojoba Oil
Skin Conditioning · Film Forming · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Clean
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters is the hydrolysate of Jojoba Esters derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
CAS #
100684-35-3
Form
Powder
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Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Controls excess oil
Traditional Use
Jojoba oil has been used by indigenous peoples of the American Southwest for centuries as a moisturizer and skincare agent. Hydrolyzed jojoba esters were developed in modern cosmetics to break down the oil into smaller, more stable components with improved preservation and skin-conditioning properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR