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Isopropyl Jojobate
AKA “Jojoba Ester, Isopropyl Jojoba Ester”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Isopropyl jojobate
AKA: Jojoba Ester, Isopropyl Jojoba Ester
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Jojoba fatty acids, esters with 2-propanol
Effective at 32.55%
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester derived from jojoba oil, created in the 1970s as a more stable alternative to natural jojoba oil. Jojoba itself was used by indigenous peoples of the American Southwest for skin and hair conditioning for centuries.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.1%
65.0%
0%91%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.5-19 | 0.1-65 | 0.3-6
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR