murphyJojoba Alcohol
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Jojobanol, Jojoba Fatty Alcohol
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
OriginNative to Sonoran Desert (US/Mexico). Derived from jojoba seed oil, a botanical source native to the Sonoran Desert region of North America. Produced through saponification of jojoba oil, which breaks down the oil into its alcohol fraction components.
Jojoba Alcohol is the alcohol fraction obtained by the saponification of Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil (q.v.)
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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.
Viscosity Controlling
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
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Human test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 525)
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 525)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
4 studies / 1 mixed / 3 not irritating (CIR 525)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 mixed / 1 not irritating (CIR 525)
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR