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Surfactant

JOJOBA WAX PEG-80 ESTERS

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

An ethoxylated jojoba wax ester that adds the conditioning benefits of jojoba to water-based cleansers. Generally mild on skin, but the PEG-80 portion can carry trace 1,4-dioxane unless purified.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Water-solubilises jojoba esters
  • Mild cleansing surfactant
  • Conditions skin and hair
  • Used in baby and sensitive cleansers

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide trace residues from PEG ethoxylation
  • Not fully biodegradable
  • Synthetic ethoxylated material

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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