The ingredient, explained

Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters

Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters has published research relevant to the stated experimental context.

Film formingHair conditioningSkin conditioning

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Ingredient guide

What it is and what it does

Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters is the hydrolysate of Jojoba Esters derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗

Film forming: Leaves a continuous layer on skin, hair or nails after application.
Hair conditioning: Improves cosmetic hair properties such as softness, shine or combability.
Skin conditioning: A broad cosmetic role for maintaining skin condition. It does not identify a particular clinical benefit.

Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗

Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.

A closer look

What the research shows

Human research on a combination

The combined lotion had lower transepidermal water loss at eight and 24 hours than the glycerol-only lotion.

What this does not tell us

Small preliminary combination study with no sample count in abstract; results apply to this hydrolyzed ester preparation and formulation.

Sources for this summary. PubMed 19146603 ↗

Research review checked Oct 1, 2026

Selective exact-identity review of 1 supplied local candidates and the targeted primary-source search recorded below. Bounded review, not a systematic search.