murphyJojoba Oil PEG-150 Esters
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: PEGylated Jojoba Oil, Jojoba PEG Ester
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Clean
OriginNative to Sonoran Desert (US/Mexico). Derived from jojoba seeds (Simmondsia chinensis) native to the Sonoran Desert region of the US and Mexico. Created by esterifying jojoba oil with polyethylene glycol containing approximately 150 moles of ethylene oxide.
Jojoba Oil PEG-150 Esters is the polyethylene glycol derivative of the acids and alcohols derived from Simmondsia Chinensis Oil containing an average of 150 moles of ethylene oxides
Family
Simmondsiaceae
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
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Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Locks in moisture
Controls excess oil
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR