PEG-15 Jojoba Alcohol
AKA “PEG-15 Jojoba Alcohol, Jojoba Oil Derivative”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg-15 jojoba alcohol
AKA: Jojoba Oil Derivative
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Alcohols, jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis), ethoxylated (15 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
9002-92-0; 68439-50-9; 5274-68-0; 9004-95-9; 9005-00-9; 4536-30-5; 3055-93-4; 3055-94-5; 3055-95-6
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks in moisture
Controls excess oil
Traditional Use
Jojoba oil has been used by indigenous peoples of the American Southwest for centuries as a skin moisturizer. This PEG-modified derivative was developed in the late 20th century to improve the water solubility and emulsifying properties of jojoba in cosmetics.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR