Jojoba Oil

Best

Emollient

Jojoba Oil at a glance

  • Emollient, non-fragrant oil
  • Enhances skin's restorative properties
  • Rich source of fatty acids
  • Texture similar to sebum

Jojoba Oil description

Emollient, non-fragrant oil (technically, a polyunsaturated wax) extracted from the seeds of a perennial shrub. Jojoba oil has been shown to enhance skin’s restorative properties. A plant oil that’s a rich source of numerous fatty acids, jojoba oil can also provide topical skin-soothing benefits. Its texture is similar to the oil (sebum) human skin produces, one more reason it’s a brilliant ingredient for dry skin and potentially problematic for those with oily skin prone to clogged pores and breakouts. Note that jojoba wax is considered more of an issue for breakout-prone skin than jojoba oil. Jojoba oil has the distinction of feeling lighter and less greasy than many other oils, particularly highly saturated oils such as coconut. Jojoba oil is also one of the more stable plant oils in use today.

Jojoba Oil references

  • Energy Conversion and Management, December 2016, pages 293-304
  • Journal of Italian Dermatology and Venereology, December 2013, pages 687-691
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, December 2008, pages 268-274
  • Journal of Dermatological Science, May 2008, pages 135-142
  • Pharmacological Research, February 2005, pages 95-105

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

unknown

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Not rated

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