Jojoba Isn't Actually an Oil
Jojoba is technically a liquid wax, and that's exactly why it feels so light on skin.
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Jojoba isn't actually an oil. It's a liquid wax from the seeds of a desert shrub in the American Southwest. Its wax esters resemble part of your skin's own sebum. That's why it feels light and sinks in without a slick. Jojoba leads our Beauty Oil, with rosehip and prickly pear. Two to four drops is all you need.
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Key points from the full guide
- Jojoba comes from the seeds of a desert shrub native to the US Southwest and northwest Mexico.
- It is a liquid wax rather than a true oil, and its wax esters resemble a component of human sebum.
- It is lightweight, very stable, and slow to go rancid, which makes it a favorite base for facial oils.
- It is a plant based alternative to mineral oil in baby oils, makeup removers, and facial products.
- Allergic reactions are uncommon, but patch testing any new facial product is a good habit.
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