Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein
AKA “Jojoba Protein Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Proteins
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Hydrolyzed jojoba protein
AKA: Jojoba Protein Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Proteins
Synthetic · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
Jojoba protein that's been broken down into smaller molecules to deeply condition and soften both hair and skin, enhancing softness and smoothness.
CAS #
100684-35-3
Form
Powder
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Functions
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, native to the American Southwest and used by indigenous communities for skincare and healing, became commercially valued in the 1970s as a jojoba oil alternative. Hydrolyzed jojoba protein was created in contemporary skincare to isolate and concentrate the plant's protein fraction for conditioning benefits.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR