Potassium Jojobate

What Potassium Jojobate is & what it does

Potassium Jojobate is the potassium salt of fatty acids from jojoba oil, produced by saponification. It works as a surfactant and emulsifier, helping cleanse and bind oil and water phases together. Derived from jojoba, it brings mild, conditioning properties to skincare and sunscreen formulas.

What does Potassium Jojobate do in skincare?

Potassium Jojobate is the potassium salt of jojoba fatty acids and acts as a surfactant and emulsifier. It helps cleanse and bind oil and water phases together, while bringing mild, jojoba-derived conditioning character to a formula.

Is Potassium Jojobate safe?

Potassium Jojobate is a jojoba-derived cosmetic surfactant generally considered gentle and safe at typical use levels. Like other soaps, it is mildly alkaline, so very high amounts could feel drying on some skin. For specific concerns, consult a professional.

Is Potassium Jojobate natural or synthetic?

Potassium Jojobate is nature-derived but processed. It is made by saponifying jojoba oil with potassium, so it starts from a plant source and is then chemically converted into a soap-like ingredient.

Sunscreens with Potassium Jojobate

We rate 12 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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