Ingredient Spotlight

Jojoba Oil

What It Is

A lightweight oil pressed from the seeds of the jojoba plant, chemically similar to the skin’s natural sebum.

What It Does

Balances oil production, provides long-lasting hydration, supports the skin barrier, and helps smooth and condition hair.

What You’ll See On The Label

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

Find It In

Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid Water Cream, Overnight Glow Hydrating Recovery Cream, Niacinamide Hydrating Body Lotion.

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Key Benefits of Jojoba Oil

Balances oil production by mimicking the skin’s natural sebum

Hydrates and softens without clogging pores or feeling greasy

Strengthens the lipid barrier, improving elasticity and moisture retention

About Our Formulas

Our formulas often pair jojoba oil with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to balance moisture and reinforce barrier integrity, enhancing performance without heaviness.

Marketing Considerations

Appeals to clean beauty, sensitive skin, and acne-safe skincare audiences

Naturally sustainable and biodegradable, making it a strong fit for eco-luxury positioning

Evokes themes of balance, harmony, and simplicity in product storytelling

Manufacturing & Formulation

Compatibility: Excellent with oils, esters, butters, and emollient actives

Stability: Highly stable to oxidation; long shelf life

Applications: Moisturizers, serums, facial oils, lotion, and more

The Science of Jojoba Oil

  1. Composed primarily of wax esters, nearly identical to human sebum, for exceptional compatibility
  2. Contains vitamin E and phytosterols that protect against oxidative stress and promote healing
  3. Provides anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits for balanced, clear skin
  4. Strengthens skin barrier lipids to prevent transepidermal water loss (TEWL)

A liquid wax ester extracted from the seeds of the jojoba shrub, chemically similar to the skin’s natural sebum.

Its wax ester structure gives superior stability and compatibility with skin, unlike typical triglyceride oils.

Balancing sebum, moisturizing without clogging pores, and enhancing barrier health.

Yes, especially for oily and combination skin due to its sebum-mimicking properties.

Yes, it helps balance natural sebum levels, reducing overproduction.

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