Esters obtained by modifying jojoba oil.
What it is
Jojoba esters are a mixture of esters produced by transesterification of jojoba oil, hydrogenated jojoba oil or both. CosIng lists them as an emollient, moisturising, skin-conditioning and soothing agent.
Where it is used
Used in creams, lip balms, body care products and, in bead form, in exfoliating products.
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
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Moisturising
- Increasing the water content of the skin and keeping it soft and smooth.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Soothing
- Lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (209)
- Watermelon Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ · Smuuti
- Dewy Defense Duo · Smuuti
- Pear Balance Cream · Smuuti
- Vitamin C Glow Cleansing Polish · The Body Shop
- Tea Tree 3-in-1 Wash, Scrub & Mask · The Body Shop
- I Heart Revolution Peach Mattifying Primer · Revolution
- Revolution Hydrate Primer · Revolution
- Blur Longwear Powder Foundation SPF15 · Lumene
- CC Color Correcting Powder · Lumene
- Natural Glow Bronzer · Lumene
- Natural Glow Blush · Lumene
- Eyeshadow Primer · Lumene

