Aroma-Zone Organic Jojoba Oil

INCI Name: Simmondsia chinensis seed oil

Part of the plant used: Nuts. Jojoba nuts contain up to 60% oil.

VEGAN

METHOD OF EXTRACTION

The jojoba oil used by Aroma-Zone is obtained by cold pressing.

BIOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Despite its name, jojoba oil is not an oil from a chemical standpoint but a liquid wax. Unlike oils, which are mainly composed of triglycerides, it consists largely of cerides: esters of fatty acids and fatty alcohols. Those in jojoba wax are mostly unsaturated, which gives it its liquid consistency.

• Cerides (>98%): → including unsaturated fatty acids: eicosenoic acid (omega-9, 60–80% of fatty acids), cetoleic acid (omega-11, 10–20% of fatty acids), oleic acid (omega-9, 5–15% of fatty acids), erucic acid (omega-9, approximately 10% of fatty acids) → including unsaturated fatty alcohols: 20:1 fatty alcohol (40–55% of fatty alcohols), 22:1 fatty alcohol (approximately 35–45% of fatty alcohols), 24:1 fatty alcohol (5–10% of fatty alcohols)

• Phytosterols (approximately 0.3%)

• Other bioactive compounds : provitamin A.

ITS ACTIVE MOLECULES

The cerides that make up jojoba oil have excellent affinity with skin tissue, due to their similarity to the cerides in human sebum (25% of sebum). This allows it to penetrate the skin easily, without clogging the pores and leaving a dry feel. By strengthening the skin barrier, they facilitate skin regeneration. Thanks to these ingredients, jojoba oil nourishes, soothes, and protects against dehydration for all skin types, including those prone to blemishes. By solubilizing sebum, the cerides in jojoba oil facilitate its removal when it is in excess, thereby limiting the formation of comedones and blackheads. This property also makes the oil useful for treating oily scalps, which it rebalances

Jojoba vegetable oil is often included in moisturisers due to its high stability and affinity for the skin. Non-comedogenic, it is particularly well-suited as a carrier oil in skincare products for blemish-prone skin. The cerides in jojoba oil have excellent affinity with skin tissue due to their similarity to the cerides in human sebum (25% of sebum). They allow the oil to penetrate the skin easily without clogging pores, leaving a dry finish. By strengthening the skin barrier, they facilitate skin regeneration. Thanks to these ceramides, jojoba oil nourishes, soothes, and protects all skin types, including those prone to blemishes, from dehydration.

A mask made of jojoba oil and clay, applied 2 or 3 times a week for 6 weeks, reduced inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne-related lesions in 194 volunteers. The occurrence of blackheads was cut in half.

A Note from Adeline Nalin, Head Pharmacist and Toxicologist at Aroma-Zone

“The composition of this oil is very similar to human sebum, which minimises the risk of irritation. As it is well-tolerated, it has excellent skin compatibility and is suitable for all skin types.”

Adeline Nalin - Head Pharmacist and Toxicologist

A Note from Our Aroma-Zone Toxicologist

“The use of jojoba vegetable oil is safe for health. It is also low-allergenic because it contains few sensitising compounds.”

Adeline Nalin - Head Pharmacist and Toxicologist

A Note from the Phytotherapist

“Using oil on oily skin may seem counterintuitive, yet jojoba oil is very well absorbed by oily skin and can help regulate sebum production. Non-comedogenic, it is, along with hazelnut and black cumin oils, a must-have for acne-prone and problem skin. 

For combination skin, this is the oil to use—you can’t go wrong. 

Rose geranium and fine lavender essential oils are its two companions that do wonders for teenage skin (and more!) prone to breakouts.”

Caroline Gayet - Phytotherapist

Jojoba oil is suitable for all skin types: sensitive and reactive skin, dehydrated skin, combination to oily skin, and skin prone to blemishes. 

Jojoba oil can address the following issues: dehydration, excess sebum, blackheads and whiteheads, tightness and irritation, as well as wrinkles and loss of firmness.

• Protects the skin from dehydration

• Nourishes and softens the epidermis

• Provide a soothing sensation

• Support skin renewal

• Maintain the skin’s balance

• Regulate excess sebum.

Jojoba vegetable oil is often included in moisturisers due to its high stability and affinity for the skin. Non-comedogenic, it is particularly well-suited as a carrier oil in skincare products for blemish-prone skin.

Organic Jojoba Oil

Jojoba Oil is regulating and softening, with a fast-absorbing texture that leaves no greasy film. It helps protect the skin from dehydration and is an ideal base for massage oils and cleansing treatments.

Neutral Hair Mask

A true care balm, this neutral, certified organic hair mask base, rich in jojoba, castor and shea butter vegetable oils, protects, smooths and nourishes your hair. Its supple and light texture allows it to be used as a hair mask or conditioner to facilitate detangling and bring shine, suppleness and softness to your hair. It is also ideal as a leave-in treatment to coat, nourish and enhance your lengths and ends. Used on its own or enriched with fragrances, active ingredients and/or essential oils of your choice, this base lets you easily create fully personalised haircare products, tailored to your hair’s needs and your preferences.

Jojoba oil has excellent oxidative stability. Not very susceptible to oxidation, it is composed mainly of cerides, naturally stable waxy esters, which limits the risk of degradation over time.

Thanks to this stability, it generally keeps well under standard storage conditions, away from heat and light.

Although generally well-tolerated, it is recommended, as with any cosmetic ingredient, to perform a patch test on the inner elbow before use, especially on sensitive or reactive skin.

I'm Delphine Duc, a biological engineer specialising in cosmetology, and I've been passionate about the field of cosmetics for almost 10 years. I started making my own homemade cosmetics using Aroma Zone products to tackle my skin problems. Eventually, I decided to train as a cosmetologist and ultimately to create a bespoke cosmetics brand to address everyone’s individual skin concerns.