Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters Best Emollient Hydration Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters at a glance Essential fatty acids from the jojoba plant Help skin retain moisture and improve its barrier function Deemed safe as used in cosmetics Has a tacky, viscous texture at room temperature Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters description Hydrolyzed jojoba esters are essential fatty acids from the jojoba plant, broken down by water to form a new complex with properties different from the original source. An analogy of this process is the way humans digest food to turn it into energy. Jojoba esters function as skin-softening agents in cosmetics. Research shows these esters play a role in helping skin retain moisture and improving its barrier function. When the bead form of this ingredient is used, it can function as a gentle scrubbing agent for thoroughly cleansed skin. The hydrolyzed form can also improve oxidative stability of vulnerable antioxidants. At room temperature, hydrolyzed jojoba esters are a tacky, viscous gel. The independent Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel has found that jojoba oil and its esters (including hydrolyzed jojoba esters) are safe as used in cosmetics. Related ingredients: Jojoba Esters Jojoba Oil