Hydrogenated Isopropyl Jojobate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil Ester
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Hydrogenated Isopropyl Jojobate is the hydrogenated fatty acids from the jojoba esterified with isopropyl
Effective at 32.55%
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.
Locks in moisture
Controls excess oil
Traditional Use
Jojoba oil was used by Native Americans and indigenous peoples of the Sonoran Desert for skin and hair conditioning for centuries. This ingredient is a modern ester created to provide jojoba's benefits with enhanced stability and lighter cosmetic feel.
EWG
4
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%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.5-19 | 0.1-65 | 0.3-6
Regulatory Agencies
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