Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient

Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Phytosteryl Esters

INCI: JOJOBA OIL/MACADAMIA SEED OIL PHYTOSTERYL ESTERS

CAS Number
Not assigned (complex ester mixture)
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no 21 CFR restriction; CIR reviewed jojoba derivatives as safe (2008, reaffirmed 2025)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Tree nut origin (macadamia) — label allergen advisory recommended for nut-sensitive consumers

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Phytosteryl Esters safe in cosmetics?

Tree nut origin (macadamia) — label allergen advisory recommended for nut-sensitive consumers The EU classifies Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Phytosteryl Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Phytosteryl Esters allowed in the EU?

Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Phytosteryl Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Phytosteryl Esters do in cosmetics?

Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Phytosteryl Esters functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex ester mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Phytosteryl Esters?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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