Decyl Jojobate

Decyl Jojobate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Decyl Jojoba Oil Ester, Jojoba Oil Derivative
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Decyl Jojobate is the ester of decyl alcohol and fatty acids derived from Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) Oil
Form
Oil
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
Synthesized as an ester combining decyl alcohol with jojoba oil components. Created to replicate the conditioning and penetrating properties of traditional jojoba oil in a more stable synthetic form.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR