Extracted from the seeds of the shrub of the same name, jojoba oil has a relatively lightweight oil texture (though it is technically a wax) and is rich in a number of antioxidants, fatty acids and vitamin E. Acting as both a humectant (that attracts and retains water in the skin) and an emollient (that softens dry, flaky skin), jojoba oil is effective at maintaining the skin's moisture-levels whilst offering soothing and restorative benefits. Due to its similarity in texture to sebum, it is effective at hydrating dry skin whilst being well tolerated by people with oily and breakout-prone skin.
