Jojoba oil was one of my first beauty loves. I grew up in the 80s, and it seemed to me back then that so many products carried jojoba oil, or at least they claimed to. 

I bought shampoo with jojoba oil and a skin cleanser with jojoba oil. I loved the smell and feel of it so much that I still remember it to this day. 

Then, suddenly, it seemed to vanish among the myriad other skincare and self-care products pushed into the limelight. I grew up and forgot all about jojoba oil until recently. 

I told a girlfriend of my love of coconut oil as a moisturizer, and she nodded knowingly. 

“Coconut oil is good,” she said. “But it disappears into the skin quickly without really enriching it as much as you might like. You should try jojoba oil. It is also thin like coconut oil, but it absorbs into the skin better.” 

I smacked my forehead. Jojoba oil! How could I have forgotten my long-lost first love?! 

To be honest, I have not searched for an organic, 100% pure bottle of jojoba oil since that conversation a few months back, but I am determined to find it and reintroduce it to my skincare routine. 

I am sure it will bring all those childhood memories of young love and drama rushing back. It should also give my skin a lovely boost. 

Table of Contents: 

• Does Jojoba Oil Clog Your Pores?
• The Top 5 Benefits of Jojoba Oil for Skin
• Night Oil versus Day Oil
• Mix and Match Options

Does Jojoba Oil Clog Your Pores?

No. Jojoba oil does not clog your pores. 

It is a thin oil that will absorb into the skin without clogging it or attracting dust and dirt. You do not have to worry about acne or cysts when it comes to this wonder oil, and you can revel in the many benefits it will deliver. 

The history of this oil is a bit closer to home than most. Native to Mexico and the southwestern US, the jojoba shrub produces a seed that is then expeller pressed to create the oil. 

While the indigenous of the region have used this seed and its oil for centuries, the production and marketing to the modern western world only began in the 1970s - right as I was entering childhood. 

Today, jojoba has been rediscovered for all its healing and preventative potential. It is growing rapidly with a $133 million market size and projected growth of another 8% in the market from 2020 to 2021. 

The Top 5 Benefits of Jojoba Oil for Skin

1. Hydration

Hydration is always the key benefit of a skin oil for me. Jojoba’s wonder is its ability to act like our natural skin oils. This truth means our skin can maintain balance, not too dry, not too oily. 

2. Lip Balm

In addition to your skin, jojoba will also moisturize and heal your lips. It is an ideal lip balm, offering soothing to dry, chapped lips and preventing further chapping through its vitamins and minerals. 

3. Antibacterial 

When you apply jojoba oil to your face and lips each night before bed, you can rest assured it is preventing bacterial growth as well. Thus, you need not worry about dirt and dust collecting on your skin and creating acne. 

4. Eczema Relief

All that hydration and bacteria-fighting make jojoba an excellent option for eczema treatment. If your eczema is not out of control enough that you are using a steroid cream, the vitamin E in jojoba can provide relief and healing to minor eczema. 

5. Anti-Aging

Combined with that vitamin E in jojoba oil, vitamin B complex will also get to work on your fine lines and wrinkles. This vitamin mixture not only repairs cell damage but also fights free radicals, preventing further damage and premature aging. 

In the end, jojoba oil is a must-have on your beauty shelf. It can be hard to choose among so many beneficial oils, but jojoba is one of those that is an all-around winner. 

Unless you have an allergic reaction or an aversion to the smell (how could you??), you cannot go wrong with this oil. 

Night Oil versus Day Oil

It is helpful to note on your journey through the world of oils for skin and hair that you can mix and match your oils and use some oils at night and some during the day. 

As I begin my search for the perfect jojoba oil for me, I will continue using coconut oil for my daily moisturizer because I love it for its SPF protection. 

Once my jojoba oil arrives, I can add it to my evening routine, applying directly after washing my face, so it absorbs instantly into my clean skin. 

The point is, if you decide you must add jojoba oil to your beauty routine (you must!), you do not have to worry that you will be crowding other oils out. 

Remember, where there is a will, there is a way. 

Mix and Match Options

Below find a couple of products to experiment with your jojoba oil adventures. 

Jasmine Oil combines well with jojoba oil as it is also a thinner oil, and the two smell divine together. 

I love all things green tea, and this face mask is no exception. A great addition to your spa day, apply the mask during your shower or bath, and then you can rub in some jojoba oil fresh out of the shower. 

Click the links above and, as always, feel free to browse the site and explore your other oil and skincare options.