Jojoba Oil: An Updated Comprehens…Uses, and Toxicity.

Jojoba oil is about 98% wax esters, which makes it structurally similar to skin's natural oils—that's why it absorbs well. Research confirms it has real anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties, plus antioxidant activity. The science backs up common uses for acne and psoriasis, though most studies are in-vitro or animal models, not human trials.