INCI name

HYDROLYZED JOJOBA ESTERS

Hydrolysed jojoba esters

Jojoba esters broken down by hydrolysis.

What it is

Hydrolyzed jojoba esters are obtained by hydrolysing jojoba esters with acids, enzymes or other methods. CosIng lists them as film forming, hair conditioning and skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Found in creams, lotions, cleansers, conditioners and hair masks.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Functions

Film forming
Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (97)

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