Jojoba Oil PEG-8 Esters
AKA “PEGylated Jojoba Oil, Jojoba PEG Ester
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Jojoba oil peg-8 esters
AKA: PEGylated Jojoba Oil, Jojoba PEG Ester
Essential Oil · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 3
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Essential Oil
Clean
Jojoba Oil PEG-8 Esters is the polyethylene glycol derivative of the acids and alcohols derived from Simmondsia Chinensis Oil containing an average of 8 moles of ethylene oxides Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Functions: Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
92457-12-0, 61789-91-1
Form
Oil
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Controls excess oil
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester derivative created in modern cosmetics by combining jojoba oil with polyethylene glycol to enhance emulsification and absorption properties beyond what traditional jojoba oil alone could provide.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
3
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR