At Ellovi, we’re always mining time-tested, centuries-old skincare practices to bring into simple, yet effective modern formulations. Deeply rooted in traditional healing dating back to the desert landscapes of the American Southwest, jojoba oil has remained a trusted botanical with a remarkable range of benefits.
Indigenous Origins: The First Uses of Jojoba Oil
The O’odham tribes, including the Tohono O’odham and Pima, were the first known users of jojoba oil. Living in the Sonoran Desert region of Arizona, California, and northern Mexico, these Indigenous peoples recognized the jojoba plant (Simmondsia chinensis) as a powerful resource based on oral traditions dating back hundreds or even thousands of years.
They extracted oil from jojoba seeds by grinding and heating them, creating a nutrient-rich oil used in a variety of applications:
- Skin and Hair Care: Jojoba oil was used as a moisturizer, scalp treatment, and wound healer, protecting the skin from the harsh sun and arid desert conditions.
- Medicinal Salves: Applied to cuts, burns, and sores for its soothing and protective qualities, often in ceremonial and everyday healing practices.
Benefits of Jojoba Oil in Modern Skincare
Jojoba oil is a staple ingredient in clean beauty. Its composition and versatility make it one of the most biocompatible oils available, working in harmony with natural skin processes.
Mimics Natural Sebum
Jojoba is a liquid wax ester, almost identical to the sebum produced by human skin. This allows it to balance oil production, making it suitable for both oily and dry skin types.
Deeply Moisturizing
Jojoba creates a breathable barrier that locks in moisture without clogging pores—perfect for hydrating dry, flaky, or irritated skin.
Non-Comedogenic
Because it doesn’t clog pores and absorbs quickly, jojoba oil is excellent for acne-prone or sensitive skin. It leaves a smooth, satiny finish.
Anti-Inflammatory Properties
It calms redness, irritation, sunburn, and skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, thanks to its soothing and anti-inflammatory qualities.
Rich in Antioxidants
Packed with vitamin E, B-complex vitamins, and minerals like zinc and copper, jojoba protects against oxidative stress, pollution, and signs of aging.
Supports Wound Healing
Jojoba oil promotes skin regeneration, helps fade scars and stretch marks, and has antimicrobial properties that protect broken skin.
Enhances Skin Barrier Function
By reinforcing the lipid layer of the skin, it improves moisture retention and helps prevent trans-epidermal water loss.
Versatile and Shelf-Stable
Its long shelf life and stability make jojoba oil ideal for use in everything from facial serums and creams to lip balms and body oils.
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Ellovi Formulation Favorite
Of course, not all jojoba oil is created equal so further research is needed to ensure the resulting product carries all the benefits of the seeds. Many brands use refined jojoba oil—sometimes with added chemicals—to remove color and scent and increase shelf life, but this can reduce natural benefits.
Our formulations use Golden Jojoba Oil which is cold-pressed and unrefined, retaining a natural golden hue, neutral scent, and original benefits for the skin. Many of us need a gentler touch to let nature work on our skin uninterrupted.
Ellovi’s got you covered. Love up your skin with these jojoba options.
Noir Blanc Body Butter (unisex)
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At Ellovi we believe skin health is deeply connected to overall health and well-being. Our mission is to offer wellness using pure ingredients with safe and transparent methods. Self care is not just a luxury and it cannot wait. We’re here to remind you to invest in your health from head to toe, inside and out.
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