Jojoba Wax
AKA “Jojoba Wax Esters, Jojoba Wax Liquid”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Jojoba wax
AKA: Jojoba Wax Esters, Jojoba Wax Liquid
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
Polyethylene Glycol (120) Jojoba Acid/Alcohol Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Functions: Surfactant - Cleansing Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Simmondsiaceae
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
61789-91-1
Form
Wax
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Locks in moisture
Controls excess oil
Traditional Use
The solid waxy component extracted from jojoba oil, traditionally used by indigenous Seri and Cahuilla peoples as a protective barrier for skin and hair; the refined form became commercially available in the 1970s.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR