The ingredient narratives reshaping clean beauty.
Jojoba Esters
aka simmondsia chinensis seed wax · jojoba wax esters · hydrogenated jojoba oil
Hydrogenated jojoba-derived waxy esters used as emollient and texture agent in highlighting formulas and colour cosmetics. Provides a dry, velvety skin feel distinct from oils.
- Dry, velvety emollient skin feel
- Stable waxy texture modifier
- Contributes slip to powder and cream formulas
- Biodegradable plant-derived wax
- Sebum-regulating properties
- Highlighting blush creams
- Colour cosmetic emollients
- Body lotions
- Lip balms
- Mineral sunscreen emollients
Solid wax ester at room temperature; melts on skin contact. Compatible with most cosmetic vehicles. Higher oxidative stability than liquid jojoba oil.
Distinguished from liquid jojoba oil — the hydrogenation process changes the molecular structure and skin feel. The 'natural' framing applies to the jojoba origin but not the hydrogenation step.
Accepted in clean beauty as plant-derived wax. Sustainable sourcing narrative well-established for jojoba.
The ingredient narratives reshaping clean beauty.
Jojoba Esters
aka simmondsia chinensis seed wax · jojoba wax esters · hydrogenated jojoba oil
Hydrogenated jojoba-derived waxy esters used as emollient and texture agent in highlighting formulas and colour cosmetics. Provides a dry, velvety skin feel distinct from oils.
- Dry, velvety emollient skin feel
- Stable waxy texture modifier
- Contributes slip to powder and cream formulas
- Biodegradable plant-derived wax
- Sebum-regulating properties
- Highlighting blush creams
- Colour cosmetic emollients
- Body lotions
- Lip balms
- Mineral sunscreen emollients
Solid wax ester at room temperature; melts on skin contact. Compatible with most cosmetic vehicles. Higher oxidative stability than liquid jojoba oil.
Distinguished from liquid jojoba oil — the hydrogenation process changes the molecular structure and skin feel. The 'natural' framing applies to the jojoba origin but not the hydrogenation step.
Accepted in clean beauty as plant-derived wax. Sustainable sourcing narrative well-established for jojoba.