Isomerized jojoba oil
AKA “Jojoba Oil, Isomerized Oil
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Isomerized jojoba oil
AKA: Isomerized Oil
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
Isomerized Jojoba Oil is a mixture of esters produced by the enzymatic intraesterification of Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil (q.v.) Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Functions: Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
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Form
Oil
See origin →
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
Traditional Use
Modern derivative of jojoba oil (traditionally used by indigenous peoples of the southwestern United States for skin healing). The oil is chemically isomerized to enhance stability and absorption while retaining the emollient properties of natural jojoba.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
An updated review on efficacy and benefits of sweet almond, evening primrose and jojoba oils in skin care applications.
Blaak J, Staib P
International journal of cosmetic science, 2022
An updated review on efficacy and benefits of sweet almond, evening primrose and jojoba oils in skin care applications.
Blaak J, Staib P
International journal of cosmetic science, 2022
An updated review on efficacy and benefits of sweet almond, evening primrose and jojoba oils in skin care applications.
Blaak J, Staib P
International journal of cosmetic science, 2022
Bioactivities of Jojoba Oil Beyond Skincare.
Chakrabarty S, Jigdrel K, Mukherjee P, Paul T, Drakpa D et al.
Journal of medicinal food, 2024
Bioactivities of Jojoba Oil Beyond Skincare.
Chakrabarty S, Jigdrel K, Mukherjee P, Paul T, Drakpa D et al.
Journal of medicinal food, 2024
Final Report of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel: Safety Assessment of Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Wax, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Hydrolyzed Jo
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Jojoba Oil and Jojoba Wax
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Isomerized Jojoba Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Jojoba Oil PEG-150 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Jojoba Oil PEG-8 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Jojoba Oil/Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Synthetic Jojoba Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Jojoba Oil PEG-150 Esters
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Synthetic Jojoba Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Jojoba Oil: An Updated Comprehensive Review on Chemistry,...
Heba A Gad, Autumn Roberts, Samirah H Hamzi, Haidy A Gad, Ilham Touiss, Ahmed E Altyar + 2 more
Polymers, 2021
Jojoba Oil: An Updated Comprehensive Review on Chemistry,...
Heba A Gad, Autumn Roberts, Samirah H Hamzi, Haidy A Gad, Ilham Touiss, Ahmed E Altyar + 2 more
Polymers, 2021
Jojoba Oil: An Updated Comprehensive Review on Chemistry,...
Heba A Gad, Autumn Roberts, Samirah H Hamzi, Haidy A Gad, Ilham Touiss, Ahmed E Altyar + 2 more
Polymers, 2021
Jojoba Oil: An Updated Comprehensive Review on Chemistry,...
Heba A Gad, Autumn Roberts, Samirah H Hamzi, Haidy A Gad, Ilham Touiss, Ahmed E Altyar + 2 more
Polymers, 2021
Jojoba Oil: An Updated Comprehensive Review on Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Uses, and Toxicity.
Gad HA, Roberts A, Hamzi SH, Gad HA, Touiss I et al.
Polymers, 2021
Jojoba Oil Soft Colloidal Nanocarrier of a Synthetic Retinoid: Preparation, Characterization and Clinical Efficacy in Psoriatic Patients.
Nasr M, Abdel-Hamid S, Moftah NH, Fadel M, Alyoussef AA
Current drug delivery, 2017
Inhalable Jojoba Oil Dry Nanoemulsion Powders for the Treatment of Lipopolysaccharide- or H(2)O(2)-Induced Acute Lung Injury.
Zhang G, Xie F, Sun Y, Yu X, Xiao Z et al.
Pharmaceutics, 2021
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR