# Jojoba oil as a carrier for essential oils

> Jojoba is technically a liquid wax rather than an oil, which makes it remarkably resistant to going rancid. Its wax esters resemble the ones skin produces itself, so it feels balanced rather than heavy — a favourite base for facial oils and long-lasting roll-on perfumes.

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## At a glance

- **Botanical name:** Simmondsia chinensis
- **Made from:** Seeds of a desert shrub
- **Extraction:** Cold-pressed (golden) or refined (clear)
- **Texture:** Light–medium
- **Absorption:** Smooth, silky, not greasy
- **Scent:** Faint, nutty (unrefined)
- **Shelf life:** Several years — exceptionally stable
- **Make-up:** Not a true oil but a liquid wax: ~97% wax esters, mainly of eicosenoic acid

## Best for

- Facial oils, all skin types
- Roll-on perfume bases
- Hair ends & scalp
- Blends you want to keep a long time

## How to use it

Facial blends sit at 0.5–1% — around 3–6 drops of essential oil per 30 ml of jojoba.

Dilution help: https://essential-oils.club/tools/dilution-calculator · https://essential-oils.club/tools/dilution-chart

## Cautions

Generally well tolerated; patch-test as with any carrier. Unrefined jojoba can thicken slightly in the cold — that’s normal.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is jojoba oil good for essential oils?

Yes. It’s light, absorbs smoothly, and is so stable that blends made with it keep far longer than with most plant oils.

### Why is jojoba called a wax?

Chemically it’s made of wax esters rather than the triglycerides that make up most plant oils — which is why it barely oxidises.

_Educational reference only — not medical advice. Essential oils are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease._