Jojoba Oil

Carrier Oil · Simmondsia chinensis

Jojoba Oil

The oil that's almost skin

A golden liquid wax pressed from desert jojoba seeds — so close in structure to skin's own oil that it absorbs cleanly and suits almost everyone. Hover any measure to see where jojoba sits on the scale.

Weight
Light
Heavy
Medium
Light
How heavy the oil feels on skin. Lighter oils absorb fast and sit weightless; heavier oils cushion and linger.
Absorption
Fast
Fast
Moderate
Slow
How quickly the oil sinks in. Fast feels dry-touch; slow stays on the surface for longer-lasting conditioning.
Finish
Natural
Rich
Slight Sheen
Natural
Matte
The look left on the skin — from a flat, matte finish to a rich, visible sheen.
Vitamin E
Moderate
High
Moderate
Low
Natural antioxidant (tocopherol) content. Higher levels help protect skin and keep the oil stable.
The Basics

What it is

Jojoba is unusual — chemically it isn't really an oil at all, but a liquid wax ester. That structure happens to be remarkably close to sebum, the oil your own skin produces, which is why jojoba absorbs cleanly and tends to suit oily, dry and sensitive skin alike.

Because it's a wax rather than a true oil, jojoba is extraordinarily stable — it resists going rancid and gives products a long, dependable shelf life. It sinks in light and dry-touch, conditioning skin and hair without leaving grease behind.

Quick Facts

Botanical nameSimmondsia chinensis
OriginSonoran Desert
SourceSeeds
ExtractionCold-pressed
ColourGolden
ComedogenicLow (2)
Also calledLiquid wax
Where it comes from

The Plant & The Seed

Jojoba shrub

The Jojoba Shrub

A tough evergreen shrub native to the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, California and northwestern Mexico. It thrives in punishing heat and drought, and a single plant can keep producing seed for well over a hundred years.

Jojoba seeds

The Seeds

The dark, oversized seeds are roughly half liquid wax by weight. Cold-pressing them releases jojoba's signature golden wax — no heat or solvents needed to draw out that richness.

Composition

The Compound Profile

Jojoba is around 97% wax esters — long-chain fatty acids bonded to long-chain alcohols — which is what sets it apart from ordinary oils. Broken down by its principal fatty acids, the profile looks like this:

Gadoleic Acid Eicosenoic · Omega-9 · monounsaturated
71%
Erucic Acid Omega-9 · monounsaturated
14%
Oleic Acid Omega-9 · monounsaturated
10%
Palmitic & others saturated
5%
Beyond Fatty Acids

A few defining compounds are where jojoba's reputation comes from:

Wax Esters
The defining trait — jojoba is mostly liquid wax, not triglyceride oil, structurally close to skin's own sebum.
Tocopherols (Vitamin E)
Natural antioxidants that help protect skin and keep jojoba exceptionally stable.
Phytosterols
Plant sterols that support the skin barrier and lend a soothing, conditioning feel.
Why People Love It

Key Benefits

Sebum-Balancing

Its wax-ester structure mirrors skin's own oil, so it can help balance rather than overload — even on oilier skin.

Light & Fast-Absorbing

Sinks in dry-touch without a greasy film, leaving skin and hair soft rather than slick.

Remarkably Stable

As a wax it resists rancidity, giving blends a long, dependable shelf life.

In Our Formulations

Where you'll find it

Jojoba is a workhorse carrier in our blends — light, stable and friendly to almost every skin type. Browse everything it appears in, or start with a couple of favourites below.

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