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Emollient

Jojoba Oil

Often labeled as: Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

The oil that tricks your skin into thinking it has produced enough oil.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 1 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

Technically a wax ester, not an oil. Its molecular structure perfectly matches human sebum, making it highly biocompatible for almost all skin types.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Balances oil production, provides lightweight moisture, and dissolves blackheads when used as a cleanser.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Excellent as a first cleanse to melt away makeup and sunscreen without clogging pores.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

Oily skin should avoid all oils.

The Science

Because Jojoba mimics your natural sebum, it tells your glands to stop over-producing grease.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Jojoba Oil