Emollient

Jojoba Esters

Trans-esterified jojoba esters — a unique form of jojoba wax with modified molecular size and consistency. A silky solid or semi-solid structure with a creamy melting feel on the skin. The base for solid balms, stick deodorants, and eye cream with a luxurious texture.

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✓ Safe

Comedogenic Rating

0/5

Irritation Potential

0/5

What is it?

Jojoba Esters are obtained by trans-esterification of liquid jojoba wax — the exchange of ester groups between molecules leads to a modified composition with higher MW and a firmer consistency. INCI: Jojoba Esters. Melting point: 45–75°C depending on the degree of reaction. Skin feel: creamy, melts at body temperature → "kisses" the skin with a melting sensation. Natural (plant) origin — certified by COSMOS and ECOCERT. An alternative to beeswax and palm wax in natural stick formulas.

Solid lip balm, stick formats (deodorant, highlighter, cream stick for face), solid bar oils and bar shampoos. "Luxury" creamy textures in solid cosmetics.

Key Benefits

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Creamy melting texture — luxury feel

Unlike carnauba or beeswax, jojoba esters melt gradually at skin temperature, providing a characteristic "creamy melt" sensation. Lip balms with jojoba esters have a velvety, non-waxy consistency upon application. Stick deodorants glide smoothly without white marks. This texture is a "hallmark" of premium solid products.

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Natural alternative to synthetic waxes and palm

Palm wax (candelilla, carnauba) — plant-based, but associated with deforestation. Polyethylene wax — synthetic. Jojoba Esters — from jojoba seeds (a desert plant, does not require deforestation), certified by COSMOS. Fully biodegradable. Ideal for "clean beauty" stick formulas without compromising on feel.

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Nourishing and softening the skin — the ester profile of jojoba

Retains the natural emollient profile of liquid jojoba ester: excellently softens the skin, restores the lipid barrier. Unlike beeswax (primarily protective function) or carnauba wax (stiff, non-emollient), jojoba esters actively nourish the skin upon melting. An excellent component for dry skin stick products.

Suitable for

Dry skinFor balms and stick productsSensitive skin

Main Actions

✓ Structuring solid products✓ Creamy melting texture✓ Emollience

Choice of wax for lip balm

Beeswax — classic, solid structure, non-smooth texture. Carnauba wax (palm) — very hard, shiny, but stiff. Candelilla wax — firm, suitable for vegans. Jojoba Esters — the softest and creamiest, but more expensive. For vegan creamy balms: jojoba esters + candelilla = perfect combination. The price of jojoba esters is the main limitation for the mass market.

CategoryEmollients

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