Jojoba Wax
AKA “Jojoba Wax Esters, Jojoba Wax Liquid”
Wax
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Ingredient Facts
Jojoba wax
AKA: Jojoba Wax Esters, Jojoba Wax Liquid
Wax · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Wax
Not Clean
Polyethylene Glycol (120) Jojoba Acid/Alcohol
Family
Simmondsiaceae
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
61789-91-1
Form
Wax
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Functions
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
Traditional Use
The solid waxy component extracted from jojoba oil, traditionally used by indigenous Seri and Cahuilla peoples as a protective barrier for skin and hair; the refined form became commercially available in the 1970s.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR