PEG-40 Jojoba Alcohol
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 40 Jojoba Alcohol
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Alcohols, jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis), ethoxylated (40 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks in moisture
Controls excess oil
Traditional Use
Developed in the late 20th century to create a water-soluble derivative of jojoba oil, which has been used by indigenous peoples of the Sonoran Desert for skincare and waterproofing for centuries. Created to improve jojoba's compatibility with water-based formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR