Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil

Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil 1
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Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Wax
Clean
OriginNative to Sonoran Desert (US/Mexico). Derived from jojoba seeds (Simmondsia chinensis) native to the Sonoran Desert in North America. Produced through catalytic hydrogenation of natural jojoba oil to increase stability and viscosity.
Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
92457-12-0, 61789-91-1
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR