Jojoba golden is a favorite carrier oil. In actuality, it is a liquid wax. It closely resembles the sebum of the skin, and is rich in vitamin E. This promotes a glowing complexion. The golden variety of Jojoba may alter color and odors in cosmetics. It is also important to note that Jojoba may go cloudy in cool temperatures. It will return to its clear state with warming. Purchases of entire drums can also expect some clouding near the end of the drum. This is natural as Phospholipids (natural components of most vegetable oils) hydrate and precipitate out of suspension. The sediment is actually extremely high in beneficial vitamin E and will only create problems if the oil is heated to extreme temperatures where they will darken and precipitate out of suspension. Any sediment can be decanted out wherever practical.
Technically, because jojoba oil consists of long chain monounsaturated liquid wax esters, it’s not an oil, although it behaves like one. Unlike other vegetable oils, such as coconut or sweet almond, jojoba lacks the triglycerides, which would otherwise make it vulnerable to oxidation. This is why jojoba is more shelf-stable than other carrier oils and can be stored a long time.
