Jojoba Esters is a complex mixture of esters produced by the transesterification/interesterification of Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil (q.v.), Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil (q.v.), or a mixture of the two
CAS #
Can vary depending on the specific ester (Example: 92457-12-0)
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Functions
Moisturising
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.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
moisturizing
Traditional Use
Jojoba oil has been used by Sonoran Desert indigenous peoples for centuries; jojoba esters are modern synthetic derivatives created to provide the skin-conditioning benefits of natural jojoba in a more stable, oxidation-resistant form.