Simmondsia chinensis seed oil

What is Simmondsia chinensis seed oil?

Jojoba oil is the skincare chameleon—technically a liquid wax that so closely resembles your skin's natural sebum that it tricks your skin into perfect balance. Harvested from the seeds of a desert shrub that thrives in harsh conditions, it's nature's solution to maintaining moisture in extreme environments. Think of it as your skin's doppelgänger—it can calm down overactive oil production in oily skin while simultaneously providing sustained hydration to dry patches. It's like having a smart thermostat for your face, regulating sebum production and bringing balance rather than just adding more oil to the situation.

Perfect For

Oily: Neutral effect on oily skin
Dry: Neutral effect on dry skin
Sensitive: Neutral effect on sensitive skin
Combination: Depends on specific formulation and application technique
Mature: Neutral effect on mature skin

Key Benefits

Ingredient Interactions

Works well with: most ingredients

Avoid combining with: depends on specific formulation

Notes: Compatibility depends on product formulation, pH, and concentration

References

Strength: Variable - See literature

Mechanisms:
• Mechanism of action depends on specific ingredient composition