Jojoba Oil
Technically a liquid wax ester rather than a true oil. Its molecular structure is the closest plant analog of human sebum.
Mimics sebum, integrating into the skin's lipid layer; modulates sebum production via 5-α-reductase mild inhibition.
- Sebum-balancing
- Non-comedogenic
- Excellent for acne-prone skin
- Stable
What the evidence supports.
- All skin types
- Acne-prone
- Combination
No notable contraindications reported.
Later treatment or moisturiser step.
Concentration range in well-formulated products: 1%–100%
Year-round.
Not edible.
No specific deficiency signals tracked for this ingredient.
Best entry oil for acne-prone clients afraid of facial oils.
The research behind Jojoba Oil.
Every claim on this page traces to published research. Findings below are drawn from randomized trials and systematic reviews, each links to the study on PubMed.
Inflammation and Allergy Drug Targets, 2014
Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2014
Cutis, 2006
No flagged conflicts. Still, patch-test new actives.
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