Decyl Jojobate

Decyl Jojobate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Decyl Jojoba Oil Ester, Jojoba Oil Derivative
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from jojoba oil (Simmondsia chinensis), a plant native to arid regions of North America and Mexico. Produced through esterification of decyl alcohol with jojoba oil fatty acids via chemical synthesis.
Decyl Jojobate is the ester of decyl alcohol and fatty acids derived from Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) Oil
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR