Review: The Jojoba Company Skincare Products

Recently, I was given the opportunity to trial the Pure Australian Golden Jojoba and Jojoba Absolute Serum from The Jojoba Company- Australia's primary producer of pure, golden jojoba and jojoba based skincare products.

L-R: Jojoba Absolute Serum and Pure Australian Golden Jojoba

I've never come across The Jojoba Company until now and my initial thoughts about the brand name is that their products must be natural based and have Jojoba as the key ingredient. On the basis of The Jojoba Company, the entire range is natural based and formulated from the amazing qualities of pure Australian golden jojoba. I love using Australian and natural based skincare products as these products are always gentle and compatible with my skintype and texture. Ingredients derived from Australian plant extracts are considered as friendly to the skin and natural based skincare products are beneficial for the skin.

'Jojoba Oil is very similar to the natural oil our skin produces. It contains vitamins A,B, D and E and is very rich in anti oxidants. It penetrates the skin rapidly and restores the skin's natural PH. It is excellent for acne as it dissolves excess sebum from the skin, reinforces the skin and cleans the pores. It helps to reduce stretch marks, scarring, skin marks and wrinkles'-The Jojoba Company

Juniper

(Juniperus communis)

Juniper Essential Oil
Juniper essential oil has a tonic and cleansing effect on oily skin It is well known for its antiseptic and detoxifying properties.

Kakadu plum

(Terminalia ferdinandiana)

Terminalia ferdinandiana (Kakadu plum) fruit extract
Kakadu Plum is also known as Billy Goat Plum. It contains the highest natural form of Vitamin C known in the world. It is high in antioxidants and is a gentle form of AHA (alpha hydroxyl acid). It has anti-inflammatory properties so is good for acne.

Kiwi Fruit

(Actinidia deliciosaa)

Actinidia chinensis (kiwi) fruit extract
Kiwi fruit is also known as the Chinese Gooseberry. Kiwi seed oil is high in Vitamin C and known to be anti-aging.

Kukui

(Aleurites moluccan)

Aleurites moluccana (Kukui) nut
Kukui Nut oil is obtained from the kernal of the Hawaiin kukui nut. It is rich in vitamins and essential fatty acids and helps to moisturise, soften and revitalise the skin. It is wonderful for sensitive, mature, damaged and wrinkled skin.

Lemon

(Citrus limon)

Citrus medica limonum (lemon) peel oil
Lemon is a fruit that contains both citric acid and vitamin C. It is good at cutting grease and is one of the few natural ingredients that can retain its properties after chemical extraction.

Lilly pilly

(Syzygeium smithii)

Syzygeim smithii (lilly pilly)
Lilly Pilly is an Australian extract which is very high in Vitamin C.

Lime

(Citrus aurantifolia)

Citrus aurantifolia (lime) Oil
Lime is a versatile fruit with a fragrant aroma. Its aroma rejuvenates the senses.

Liquorice

(Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Liquorice root extract
Liquorice Root offers excellent hydrating properties, helping to rebalance dryness and enhance skin brightness and overall radiance. It treats acne and clams allergic skin. It is 75 times stronger than vitamin C. This anti-irritant is also known as "sweet wood."

Mandarin

(Citrus reticulata)

Mandarin oil
Mandarin oil has various benefits such as refining the texture of the skin, while also having good antiseptic and cell rejuvenating properties. Contains flavonoids and vitamins A, B, C and E. A natural skin purifier with an uplifting fruity scent.

Mango

(Mangifera Indica)

Mangifera indica (mango) seed oil
Mango butter comes from pressing the mango seed into a "butter". It is a protective moisturiser that melts into the skin and uses unique fatty acids to help condition and hydrate.

Manuka

(Leptospermum scopariu)

Manuka Essential oil
Manuka (Tea Tree) oil was originally used therapeutically by the New Zealand Maori. It has natural antibacterial, antifungal, anti-allergenic, and anti-inflammatory properties to assist in the relief of skin, mucous membrane and rheumatic ailments. It is an essential ingredient for acne treatment.

Marine collagen

Hydrolyzed (marine) collagen
Marine Collagen is an amino acid which comes from a type of seaweed. It is a hexapeptide and helps to nourish and plump the skin.

Marula

(Sclerocarya birrea, Anacardiaceae)

Sclerocarya birrea (marula) seed oil
Marula oil comes from Africa and represents the hand of friendship from the nut. It as a very high content of antioxidants and has significant skin healing and hydrating properties.

Meadow foam

(Limnanthes alba)

Limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil
Meadow Foam oil is a seed oil that is highly moisturising and will stabilise all other carrier oils. It is high in essential fatty acids.

Melon

Cucumis melo (melon) fruit extract
Melon fruit extract is an alpha hydroxyl acid (AHA) which cleanses and firms the pores an increases the rate of new cell formation.

Neroli

(Citrus aurantium)

Citrus aurantium amara (neroli) flower oil
Neroli is produced from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree. It is revitalizing and uplifting and good for repairing broken capillaries.

Nettle

(Urticacae)

Nettle extract
Nettle is rich in vitamins, minerals and silica. It is an astringent and is used to help rebalance oiliness on the skin and hair to leave it clean and refreshed. It is high in vitamin C.

Olive

(Olea europaea)

Olea europaea (olive) leaf extract
The olive leaf is slightly astringent and is good for acne or clogged skin. It contains high antioxidant levels and helps to build and strengthen the skin.

Organic Olive
Organic Olive Leaf helps to reduce skin damage due to UV radiation and pollution.

Coconut

(Cocos nucifera)

Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil
Organic coconut oil provides superior hydration due to its high concentration of fructose and glucose. It has antiseptic, anti fungal and UV protection properties and is very cleansing. It softens and conditions the skin and is an excellent soother after waxing or shaving.

Macadamia

(Macadamia integrifolia)

Macadamia integrifolia (macadamia) seed oil
Macadamia nut oil is pressed from the macadamia nut, which is an evergreen tree grown mainly in Hawaii. Macadamia nut oil is similar to sebum, the oil naturally produced by human skin to protect it. It absorbs well into the skin, is highly emollient, anti-irritant and soothing. It is a natural anti-inflammatory.

Shea

(Butyrospermum Parkii)

Butyrospermum parkii (shea butter)
Shea butter is extracted from the nut of the fruit of the Shea tree. It is widely recognized as a rich, skin-softening moisturizer and emollient, as well as for its soothing properties. It contains vitamins A and E.

Papaya

(Carica papaya)

Carica papaya (papaya) fruit extract
Papaya is a very strong fruit acid, natural exfoliant and light AHA.

Peppermint

(Mentha piperita)

Mentha piperita (peppermint) oil
Peppermint is a stimulating & revitalising oil.

Phenoxyethanol

Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol is a pure alcohol (see explanation of alcohol below). It is an aromatic ether alcohol and is classified as both an alcohol and an ether.  It is a bactericide, often known as Rose ether. It is used to help preserve the integrity of certain products and prevent bacterial contamination. Not to be confused with ethyl alcohol which can irritate the skin.

 'Jojoba Absolute Serum is an intensive blend of hyaluronic acid, beta glucan, vitamin B3, coffee fruit extract, Siberian ginseng to tighten and firm, lilli pilli, Kakadu plum with ultra concentrated vitamin C and pure, cold pressed golden jojoba.'-The Jojoba Company

'Hyaluronic acid is an acid that occurs naturally in the skin. It holds 1000 times its own weight in water and will naturally plump the skin. It helps t the skin to retain its natural moisture by adjusting its moisture absorption depending on the humidity in the air. It boosts hydration and elasticity and helps to maintain levels of collagen and elastin.'-The Jojoba Company

The Jojoba Company skincare products are formulated using natural ingredients and are NOT tested on animals. This is something that I usually look for in skincare and cosmetic products.

The Jojoba Company skincare products are also free of nasty ingredients such as: parabens, sulphates, silicones, petrochemicals, phthalates, mineral oil, paraffin and artificial fragrance or colours.

Directions and Ingredients list of the Jojoba Absolute Serum

How to use Pure Australian Golden Jojoba and Jojoba Absolute Serum:

1. After cleansing and toning the skin, apply 2-3 drops of Golden Jojoba onto the palm of your clean hand

2. Tap fingertips onto the Golden Jojoba lightly

3. Press fingertips gently for about 2 seconds on the cheeks, forehead, chin and décolletage to distribute evenly. Make sure you avoid rubbing the product onto the skin as this type of movement may stretch the skin.

4. Whilst the skin is still moist, apply 1-2 drops of Jojoba Absolute Serum to your fingertips and apply the product the same way as applying the Golden Jojoba. 

5. Lastly, apply your usual day/night moisturiser.

Review:

Both the Pure Australian Golden Jojoba and Jojoba Absolute Serum are packaged in a simple yet sophisticated frosted glass bottle with a convenient pump and cap. The small nozzle allows for an easy flow and control of dispensing the product.

I like the idea of this type of packaging as you could re-use the bottles.

Pure Australian Golden Jojoba is not a cream, nor gel, nor fluid, nor oil...it's a liquid wax! 

My initial thoughts of this Golden Jojoba is that it might just sit on my skin. I was infact wrong! The key step to applying the Jojoba is by gently pressing it onto the skin. It doesn't clog/block my pores and doesn't leave a greasy trail. Golden Jojoba penetrates through my skin as it leaves my skin feeling hydrated and a little bit shiny at the surface

(this is a good thing and I'll tell you why soon).

I also apply Golden Jojoba to my nails, the heels of my feet and my elbows to reduce the look of dry skin and lock in the moisture that my skin needs.  

I enjoyed using this product as it is versatile.

The Jojoba Absolute Serum has a gel/fluid-like consistency which makes it very easy to spread across the face evenly. My skin feels revitalised and it's great that this serum is concentrated with antioxidants and nutrients to protect and nourish the skin. Serums are used so that these good nutrients and ingredients penetrate deeper into the skin in comparison to a moisturiser. Applying the serum to moist skin helps the serum to absorb efficiently into the skin. 
I found the serum to be very compatible with the use of the Golden Jojoba.

My skincare regime including Pure Australian Golden Jojoba and Jojoba Absolute Serum worked like a breeze to provide my skin with the daily intake of nutrients and vitamins, however, these products did leave my skin (combination skintype) looking a little shiny after application. Despite this, I am still using these products, because I love how soothing and replenishing these products feel on my skin and will only use these as part of my night time regime.

Pure Australian Golden Jojoba is available in three sizes: 

30 mL ($18.95)

85 mL ($22.95)

175 mL ($29.95)

Jojoba Absolute Serum is only available in one size

30 mL ($79.95)

Check out The Jojoba Company website to browse their entire range

www.thejojobacompany.com.au

Have you used skincare products containing pure Jojoba before?

Rose

These products were provided for consideration. This review is 100% based on my own thoughts and opinions. I am not affiliated with The Jojoba Company and did not receive remuneration to post this product review.