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Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

荷荷巴油

Also known as: Jojoba Oil

What it does

  • Moisturizing
  • Mimics skin sebum
  • Non-comedogenic oil

Evidence

Moderate evidence

Technically a wax ester, not an oil. Very similar to skin's own sebum.

Skin types

Well suited for: All Oily Acne Prone

One of the few oils suitable for oily skin.

Helps with

Dryness Barrier Damage
Irritation potential
Very Low
Comedogenic rating
2 / 5
Pregnancy
Generally considered safe during pregnancy

Safe.

Good to know

Can actually help regulate oil production in oily skin. Wax ester structure closest to human sebum.

Related ingredients

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Rosa Canina Seed Oil Isopropyl Myristate Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Dimethicone Ceramide NP

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Educational information only — not medical advice. Always patch test and consult a dermatologist for skin concerns.