murphySynthetic jojoba oil
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Jojoba oil substitute, Synthetic jojoba wax ester
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
OriginNative to Sonoran Desert (US/Mexico). Derived from jojoba plant seeds (Simmondsiaceae family) native to the Sonoran Desert in North America. Produced through chemical synthesis to replicate jojoba oil's molecular structure rather than extraction from seeds.
Jojoba oil, synthetic
Family
Simmondsiaceae (Jojoba family)
Plant Part
Seed
Form
Oil
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.
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR