loraesters K-20W Jojoba [INCI Name: Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters (and) Water] has been shown to enhance the efficacy and sensory properties of multiple finished cosmetic and personal care formulations, and has been explored in various categories such as creams/lotions, hand sanitisers, nonwoven wipes, sunscreens, mascara/eyeliner, shampoos/conditioners, toners/astringents, face washes, and oil-free formulations. Its film-forming properties make it ideal for rinse-off products and products that require water resistance or an extended period of residence time on the skin.
Formulation benefits The substantivity of Floraesters K-20W Jojoba makes it well-suited to entrap molecules at the skin surface. For example, in combination with glycerin Floraesters K-20W Jojoba enhances skin moisturisation; additionally sunscreen actives used in combination with Floraesters K-20W Jojoba are retained on the skin after water immersion. Clinical studies have also shown that Floraesters K-20W Jojoba is effective at reducing irritation-associated erythema, as well as playing an active role in skin barrier function and restoration.
Floraesters K-20W Jojoba (now referred to as ‘the jojoba-derived emollient’) exhibits good substantivity, is water resistant, and is soluble in most alcohols and glycols. Including it within formulations results in a rich emolliency on skin, as well as contributing to botanically-derived, oil-free, and biodegradable claims. This jojoba-derived emollient is also Ecocert certified, sustainable, and EU and China REACh compliant.
Clinical study In double-blind, vehicle-controlled clinical studies, the jojoba emollient in a sunless tanning lotion (containing 5% dihydroxyacetone and 2% glycerin) was shown to provide the following benefits:
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