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Is PEG-20 Jojobate vegetarian?

PEG-20 Jojobate

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A polyethylene glycol ester of jojoba oil fatty acids, derived from the jojoba plant (Simmondsia chinensis), used as an emollient and emulsifier in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as PEG-20 Ester of Jojoba Oil
Last reviewed 26 July 2026

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