Jojoba Carrier Oil: Benefits and How to Use It for Skin and Hair

Jojoba oil has long been valued in natural skincare for how closely its composition resembles the skin's own sebum. Roots & Herbs' Jojoba Carrier Oil Pure & Cold Pressed is 100% cold-pressed from Simmondsia chinensis seeds, with no additives — a virtually unscented, light golden oil that absorbs quickly into skin and hair.

Traditionally used for

• Acne-prone and chapped skin: because its composition is close to natural sebum, it is traditionally used to help balance oily and acne-prone skin while soothing chapped, dry patches.
• Signs of premature ageing: traditionally used to nourish the skin and support an even, smooth complexion over time.
• Hair fall and scalp nourishment: traditionally massaged into the scalp to nourish hair follicles and help support healthier-looking hair growth.

How to use it

1. Cleanse your face or body as usual.
2. Take a small quantity of jojoba oil and apply it as it is, or blend it with your favourite essential oil.
3. Massage gently into the face, body, or hair — it can be used daily as a lightweight moisturizer or treatment.
4. For hair, warm a few drops between your palms and work through the scalp and strands before shampoo day.

Each 30ml (1.01oz) bottle is best used within 4 months of opening. As with any natural oil, patch-test on your inner elbow first, leave for 30 minutes, then wash off and wait 24 hours before full use — discontinue if irritation occurs, and do not ingest.

Looking for more cold-pressed options? Browse the full Carrier Oils collection, including our bestselling Black Sesame Massage Oil and Carrot Seed After Shower Oil.

This article shares traditional Ayurvedic use and general skincare information. It is not medical advice, and Jojoba Carrier Oil is a cosmetic product, not a medicine.