Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters

Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Jojoba Ester Hydrolysate, Modified Jojoba Oil
Synthetic
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Clean
OriginDerived from jojoba seed oil (Simmondsia chinensis), a desert shrub native to southwestern North America and Mexico. Produced through hydrolysis and esterification of jojoba oil to create smaller, more stable molecular compounds.
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters is the hydrolysate of Jojoba Esters derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
CAS #
100684-35-3
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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 →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 525)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 525)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 525)
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR