


Technically a liquid wax — not an oil — Jojoba (pronounced ho-HO-bah) is the closest plant-derived substance to human sebum, our skin's own natural oil. This is why it's the most universally tolerated carrier on the planet: it doesn't sit on top of skin, it integrates with it.
Every carrier oil has a fingerprint — the specific fatty acids in specific ratios. This is ours.
| Component | Range | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
| Gondoic acid (C20:1) | 65–80% | unique to jojoba; what makes it stable |
| Erucic acid (C22:1) | 10–20% | long-chain monounsaturated |
| Oleic acid (C18:1) | 5–15% | penetrates skin readily |
| Palmitoleic acid (C16:1) | 0–1% | antimicrobial |
Not marketing claims — actual mechanisms.
Jojoba's molecular structure is closest to the sebum your skin produces. It tells your skin 'we have enough oil', which often calms overproduction in oily skin — and adds what's missing for dry skin. Same bottle, both directions.
Rated 2 on the comedogenic scale (0–5). It will not clog pores in the vast majority of skin types — including acne-prone.
Because it's a wax (not a triglyceride), Jojoba doesn't go rancid. Shelf-life is 24+ months at room temperature, unrefrigerated.
Natural antioxidants protect skin barrier and slow oxidative damage from sun and pollution.
Soothes irritation, mild rosacea, and post-shave skin without stinging.
Softens coarse facial hair, conditions the skin beneath, and won't leave the heavy residue heavier oils do.
Knowing what an oil does is one thing — knowing exactly how to use it is what gets results. Here is the full playbook.

3–5 drops in palms, warm with rub, press onto damp skin after toner. Won't shine through makeup.
5–7 drops, gently massage in upward motion. Locks in any serums applied before.
1–2 drops on damp ends after shower. Tames frizz, adds shine, won't weigh down fine hair.
3–5 drops into clean beard, comb through. Apply to skin underneath as well.
Apply to a cotton pad, sweep gently — removes even waterproof mascara without dragging.
1 drop per cuticle nightly. Heals dryness, encourages healthy nail growth.
10ml jojoba + 2–3 drops of essential oil = a safe, stable blend.
All skin types — oily, dry, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, mature. Babies welcome. Pregnancy-safe. Vegan and cruelty-free.
Avoid if you've had a confirmed Simmondsia allergy (extremely rare). Topical use only — not for oral consumption.
24+ months in original bottle, kept away from direct sunlight. Cool storage extends shelf life further. Does not need refrigeration.
Store in original amber glass bottle at room temperature (15–25°C). Keep dropper clean and tightly capped. Avoid direct sunlight.
Brewoil sources from the Negev Desert region of Israel — the world's largest producer of cosmetic-grade jojoba. Our farms practice dryland cultivation (minimal irrigation), making this one of the most water-efficient crops in the carrier oil world. Seeds are pressed within 6 months of harvest to preserve wax-ester integrity.
Cold-press is a process, not a marketing term. Here's our exact protocol.
Mature jojoba bushes are hand-harvested in late summer when seed wax content peaks at 50–54%.
Seeds are sun-dried for 3 weeks, then mechanically de-husked and screened.
Slow expeller press at <40°C extracts the liquid wax without heat damage.
Triple-filtered through 5-micron mesh to remove any seed particulate.
NABL-accredited lab tests every batch for acid value, peroxide value, and contamination.
Filled into amber glass bottles within a nitrogen-blanketed line. Each bottle gets a batch number traceable back to harvest farm.

Every batch is tested at a NABL-accredited third-party lab. Acid value, peroxide value, fatty acid profile, contamination markers — all published. Ask for the COA before you buy if it matters to you (it should).
One ingredient. Nothing else. No fragrance, no preservatives, no carrier blends pretending to be pure.
No — counterintuitively, it reduces sebum production by mimicking your skin's natural oil.
Yes — comedogenic rating 2, non-clogging, balances oily skin.
Yes, twice daily as a face oil. Best applied to damp skin.
Jojoba plants grow slowly, yield low oil, and the oil is a unique liquid wax with 36+ month shelf life.