Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Hydrolyzed jojoba esters are cosmetic-only ingredients derived from jojoba oil, with no food use. Studies indicate they enhance skin hydration with no significant safety concerns; jojoba derivatives are generally considered safe as cosmetic emollients.
What it is
Hydrolyzed esters derived from jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) seed oil, used as cosmetic skin/hair conditioning agents. Not a food ingredient.
Not used in food. In cosmetics it functions as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent that increases skin hydration.
Why it's flagged
- not intended for ingestion
- rare contact sensitivity reported with cosmetic emollients in general
What regulators actually say
"Cosmetic formulations containing jojoba oil have superior stability toward oxidation than other lipids used for this purpose, with jojoba oil having high oxidative stability."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Not a food ingredient; used in cosmetics under FDA cosmetic regulation
European Union — EFSA
No food authorization; cosmetic ingredient
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