Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters

AKA: Jojoba-macadamia esters
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Macadamia)
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Clean
Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters is a cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin protecting. Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters is a complex mixture of esters formed by the transesterification of Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil and Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Simmondsiaceae
Plant Part
Seed
Form
Oil
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.
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
Jojoba oil was used by indigenous peoples of the American Southwest for skin and hair conditioning. Macadamia nut oil was traditionally used by indigenous Australians and Pacific Islanders for skin care.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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