Why we use Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters

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why we use hydrolyzed jojoba esters

The Basics

Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters are highly effective at enhancing skin hydration by forming a breathable, moisture-retentive barrier. Their emollient properties help to reinforce the skin’s lipid matrix, reducing transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and supporting long-term moisture balance.¹ This mechanism plays a key role in Cipher’s Water Lock technology, helping to seal in hydration for sustained skin comfort, particularly in delicate areas like the eye contour.²

Molecular Structure of Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters

The unique molecular structure of Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters sets them apart from traditional plant oils. Unlike triglyceride-based lipids, jojoba esters are composed of long-chain fatty alcohols and fatty acids, structurally resembling human sebum. This biomimetic nature allows them to integrate seamlessly into the skin barrier, improving hydration while maintaining a lightweight, non-greasy feel.¹ Their amphiphilic properties enhance ingredient absorption, making them ideal for delivering active compounds into the skin while maintaining a smooth, soft texture.²

What does hydrolyzed mean?

Jojoba esters are derived from jojoba oil through transesterification, creating stable, non-greasy emollients that moisturize and protect the skin. Hydrolyzed jojoba esters undergo hydrolysis, a process where water breaks down ester bonds, resulting in smaller, more water-soluble molecules. This enhances their ability to penetrate the skin and bind moisture, making them ideal for deep hydration. While jojoba esters form a protective barrier, hydrolyzed jojoba esters improve water retention and skin softness.³

Protective Benefits

Beyond hydration, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters provide conditioning benefits by smoothing and softening the skin’s surface. Their ability to mimic the function of skin lipids ensures compatibility with all skin types, including sensitive skin. By reinforcing the skin’s protective barrier, they help maintain skin elasticity and resilience against environmental stressors.^{1, 2}

references

1 Floraesters K-100 ® Jojoba The versatile emollient with synergistic glycerin moisturization and superior conditioning Origin. (n.d.). Retrieved February 5, 2025 Floraesters K-100
2 Hydrolysed jojoba esters offer enhanced skin care. (2010, March 3). personalcaremagazine.com. Hydrolysed jojoba esters offer enhanced skin care.
3 The role of hydrolyzed jojoba esters as a unique botanical technology for long-acting moisturization. (2009). Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 60(3), AB83. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2008.11.373
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