Jojoba Oil

Jojoba is a cold-pressed golden liquid wax rather than a true oil. Because its structure closely mirrors the skin’s own sebum, it is exceptionally stable and suits every skin type — including oily and blemish-prone. It balances and conditions the skin, softens without greasiness and leaves skin feeling smooth, calm and comfortable. On hair it is lightweight and non-greasy, conditioning the scalp and strands and adding shine — a favourite for leave-ins and beard oils.

• INCI: Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
• Extraction: cold pressed
• Fatty-acid profile: liquid wax esters (not a triglyceride) — mimics skin sebum
• Comedogenic rating: 2 (low–moderate; suits most skin, including oily)
• Feel: non-greasy, very stable, long shelf life
• How to use: up to 100% as a facial or body oil, or 3–20% of the oil phase in creams and lotions
• Solubility: oil-soluble · Shelf life: very long (extremely stable)

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Jojoba was used by Indigenous peoples of the American southwest as a skin and hair conditioner. A 2018 review in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences examined how the fatty acids in oils like this behave on the skin.

Working with more than one oil? The Cosmetic Carrier Oil Formulator’s Handbook: 50 Oils Edition compares fatty-acid profiles, comedogenic ratings, absorption, shelf life and stability for 50 popular carrier oils in one reference.

Browse the full range of Cold-Pressed Carrier Oils & Butters, or read our guide to Cosmetic Carrier Oils.

Is jojoba really an oil? It is technically a liquid wax ester — which is why it is so stable and close to the skin’s own sebum.

Is it good for oily skin? Yes — it suits all skin types, including oily and blemish-prone.

Can it be used on hair? Yes — widely used in hair oils, leave-ins and beard oils.