Argan Oil Vs Jojoba Oil: Which Is Better For Your Skin?

Many beauty enthusiasts would argue that the time has come to say goodbye to traditional moisturizers, thanks to facial and body oils becoming a skincare staple, offering a far-reaching range of skincare benefits.

Healthline claims that face oils have become a skincare essential thanks to the fact that they are able to hydrate and nourish a wide range of different skin types. Particularly as, despite their name, facial and body oils don't tend to leave skin feeling oily, and, believe it or not, they won't make your skin break out either, and compared to moisturizers tend to offer superior hydration. What more could you want?

As per Healthline, one of the best things about using oils as part of your skincare routine is the fact that they're packed full of skin-nourishing ingredients, such as polyphenols, antioxidants, and fatty acids that can help to reduce inflammation and give skin a soft, supple appearance, and a dewy, fresh glow.

We've established that oils are fantastic for boosting skin health, but which oils offer the best benefits? Two of the most popular oils for skincare are argan oil and jojoba oil — as per Healthline, both oils offer a range of skincare benefits, but which is most beneficial for your skin and why?

Healthline states that jojoba oil is extracted from plants that are indigenous to North America, and can be used for everything from acne to sunburn.

Interestingly, as per Healthline, jojoba oil isn't actually an oil at all, it's a botanical extract that's comprised of liquid wax esters. It's for this reason that jojoba oil is structurally and chemically so similar to human sebum, allowing it to mimic the structure of the skin.

As per Naturally Organic Skincare, jojoba oil is hard to top, simply because its molecular structure is very similar to the body's natural sebum. Jojoba can be used to treat a range of skin issues — oily skin and acne can benefit from jojoba oil, as can dry, aging, and unbalanced skin. This oil is a skincare powerhouse — it's no wonder so many celebrities swear by it.

Healthline reports that because of the similarity between jojoba oil and human sebum, it has the ability to replicate and dissolve oil, a process that can be customized to meet your skin's exacting needs. This is how jojoba can help to balance sebum production and reduce issues with acne.

As per Healthline, argan oil is extracted from nuts of the Moroccan argan tree, and offers a soothing and powerful moisturizer for all skin types.

Packed full of skin nourishing ingredients, such as vitamin E, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants, argan oil is light enough to be used on a daily basis, as well as being useful for managing skin conditions like rosacea and eczema. Due to its antioxidant properties, argan oil has the ability to improve skin's elasticity by protecting against damage from free radicals.

What a lot of people don't realize is that despite being an oil, argan oil doesn't actually leave the skin feeling greasy or oily.

Naturally Organic Skincare also reports that argan oil — also known as "liquid gold" — offers deep nourishment and is extremely beneficial for dry and more mature skin. Argan oil can also be beneficial for oily and acne-prone skin, due to its anti-inflammatory properties, and, thanks to its antioxidant properties, argan oil is a powerful ally in the fight against aging skin. Argan is a truly versatile oil. 

As per Naturally Organic Skincare, argan oil is a richer oil and, because of this, it doesn't penetrate the skin as well as jojoba oil. However, when mixed with a second oil that's easier to absorb — like rosehip seed oil — absorption can be improved. Whereas jojoba oil is able to easily penetrate the skin, thanks to the fact that it's very similar to natural sebum in terms of its molecular structure.

Argan oil tends to mainly offer protection against premature aging and dry skin — it can also help to improve the skin's ability to act as a barrier. While jojoba oil has calming and soothing abilities and is a powerhouse when combating dehydration and wrinkles, among various other skin-related issues.

According to Naturally Organic Skincare, everyone's skin responds differently to different oils, which makes saying exactly how different people's skin will react rather difficult. In order to determine how an oil will work for your skin, the best thing to do is to put it to the test.