If there's one ingredient duo quietly revolutionizing skincare, it's jojoba oil and hydrolyzed jojoba esters. You'll find them at the heart of several award-winning Twelve Beauty formulas, especially our Jojoba Quench Body Serum, a summer essential for those who want healthy, hydrated, and light skin, without the need for thick creams.
While jojoba oil has earned its well-deserved place as one of the most prized ingredients in the beauty world, its benefits extend far beyond its fame. And hydrolyzed jojoba esters – a more advanced form of this extraordinary plant – are the great revelation in both skin and hair care: they offer long-lasting hydration and strengthen the skin barrier right where it's needed most.
Let's see why this botanical duo deserves all your attention.
Jojoba oil: much more than hydration
First, let's clarify a common myth: jojoba oil is not technically an oil, but a liquid wax. Thanks to its structure, it exceptionally mimics the natural waxes present in human sebum, making it highly compatible with our skin. When applied, it blends smoothly, deeply moisturizes, and leaves a silky finish without a greasy feel. Furthermore, its composition makes it naturally emollient and resistant to oxidation, which is unusual among vegetable oils.
At Twelve Beauty, we have a special relationship with jojoba oil. It was one of the first ingredients we chose to include in our formulas, and since then it has remained one of our essentials. The reason? These five points are the key to our crush:
- Skin compatibility: its similarity to natural sebum allows for rapid absorption, leaving the skin soft and balanced.
- High stability: it is rich in antioxidants and highly resistant to oxidation, which extends its shelf life.
- Non-comedogenic: it does not clog pores or cause breakouts, ideal for sensitive, reactive, or blemish-prone skin.
- Authentic aroma: while many versions exist on the market, including refined and odorless ones, we prefer virgin-grade, cold-pressed, and unprocessed jojoba oil to offer you a purer botanical experience.
- SPF complement: its chemical structure remains stable against UV radiation, making it a great ally in sun formulas.
This virgin and organic jojoba oil is present in many of our formulas, such as:
- Jojoba Quench Body Serum
- Rewarding Body Balm
- Rapid Eye Treatment
- Ideal Brightening Corrective Serum
- Intelligent Frontier Facial Oil
- Reverent Antioxidant Dry Body Oil
Jojoba Quench Body Serum: summer on your skin
Our award-winning Jojoba Quench Body Serum has become a Twelve Beauty favorite, and not by chance.
With an ultralight texture and fast-absorbing finish, it provides deep hydration without the heavy feeling that many body creams leave. At its core, organic, cold-pressed jojoba oil intensely nourishes the skin, improves elasticity, soothes possible irritations, and strengthens the skin barrier for lasting comfort.
But the real secret lies in hydrolyzed jojoba esters: an innovative emollient, derived from the same plant, created to do what traditional oils cannot – seal in hydration for hours.
Thanks to this exclusive combination, Jojoba Quench Body Serum becomes the perfect ally after sun exposure: it soothes, repairs, and hydrates without saturating the skin.
Hydrolyzed jojoba esters: intelligent hydration that lasts
While jojoba oil provides immediate nourishment and instant softness, hydrolyzed jojoba esters stand out for their prolonged action. These intelligent emollients create a protective and flexible layer on the skin, reinforcing its barrier function and visibly reducing transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
Because hydrating is not just about adding water, but about retaining it. And in that, jojoba esters are experts: they trap moisture, fix it in the skin, and form a breathable shield that prevents dehydration, especially useful in summer, when the sun, chlorine, or sea breeze tend to dry out the skin.
In addition to their high performance, these esters offer great advantages at the formulation level: they improve texture, increase stability, and provide superior sensoriality, making each application more pleasant and effective.
In Jojoba Quench Body Serum, the synergy between jojoba oil and hydrolyzed jojoba esters achieves long-lasting hydration that doesn't disappear quickly: your skin feels nourished, soft, and protected from morning to night.
Barrier care: the forgotten priority
If you've been using potent actives, exfoliants, or simply spent more time in the sun lately, it's very likely that your skin barrier is compromised. And when the barrier is weakened, the skin loses its ability to retain moisture and defend itself from external aggressions.
This is where hydrolyzed jojoba esters become a very powerful remedy. By forming a light and breathable film, they reinforce the skin's natural barrier, soothe inflammation, and help repair micro-damage caused by environmental stress.
Think of them as an invisible armor: subtle yet effective, protective without being heavy, restoring your skin's strength and balance.
Hair revitalization: the power of jojoba esters for summer
The benefits of jojoba esters are not limited to the skin. This multi-functional active is also the key behind our award-winning Prebiotic Natural Shine Conditioner, an incredible product that continues to win fans who focus their hair care on hydration.
Why do they work so well?
- They mimic the scalp's natural lipid balance, helping to restore it.
- They hydrate the hair fiber, combating dryness and fragility after sun exposure.
- They create a protective barrier against UV rays, heat from styling tools, and pollution.
- They seal the cuticle, control frizz, and restore shine, all without weighing down the hair.
If you notice your hair dry, dull, or with a rough texture after a few days in the sun, beach, or pool, this formula transforms it. In synergy with amino acids and hyaluronic acid, jojoba esters provide salon softness with every wash.
Conscious beauty: ingredients with purpose
For us, ingredient integrity is everything. We don't look for shortcuts. Our jojoba oil is organic, virgin, and cold-pressed, guaranteeing maximum quality and effectiveness. It is extracted without chemicals, preserving its natural spectrum of nutrients and its delicate aroma.
The use of hydrolyzed jojoba esters not only responds to efficacy criteria, but also to a sustainable vision. They are obtained from low-impact crops with minimal environmental footprint, making them a responsible choice for both brands and those seeking to care for their skin without compromising the planet.
How to get the most out of them this summer
If you're going to simplify your routine this summer, let your first step after showering be Jojoba Quench Body Serum. Apply it to damp skin to better lock in hydration and let the duo of jojoba oil and hydrolyzed jojoba esters work deeply.
Hair damaged by sun, chlorine, or salt? Use Prebiotic Natural Shine Conditioner several times a week to restore strength, shine, and softness.
Want to take care one step further?
- At night, apply Intelligent Frontier Facial Oil for intense nourishment and a calming effect.
- During the day, combine Ideal Brightening Corrective Serum with your sunscreen for brighter, more even skin.
Both formulas are enriched with jojoba oil, along with highly bioavailable botanical extracts that enhance their benefits.
Awards that vouch for the difference
At Twelve Beauty, we don't follow trends: we are guided by science, clinical experience, and real results. Still, it's always a source of pride when our efforts are recognized by the industry. Because when the formulation is honest and effective, the awards speak for themselves.
Jojoba Quench Body Serum:
- Best Body Product Launch 2021/2022
- Best Body Serum
Prebiotic Natural Shine Conditioner:
- Best Hair Product – Conditioner
- Best Hair Conditioner
- Best Conditioner (Men's Category)
Prebiotic Natural Shine Shampoo (which, in addition to our esters, contains inulin and glycosaminoglycans): led the Beauty Shortlist 2025 awards with four accolades.
The connection between them: carefully crafted formulations and the subtle brilliance of hydrolyzed jojoba esters.
Smart Skincare starts here
Jojoba oil is a classic essential in skincare. But when combined with hydrolyzed jojoba esters, it transforms into an even more potent formula: a smart solution that instantly hydrates and keeps skin nourished for hours.
Whether you want to simplify your summer routine or need to repair your skin barrier after days in the sun, these two botanical active ingredients deserve a permanent place in your toiletry bag.
This summer, give your skin the care it truly needs: lightweight, effective, and with the safety and backing of multiple awards.