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Jojoba oil has long earned a reputation as one of the most versatile and effective ingredients in the beauty industry. However, despite its name, it is technically not an oil at all. What makes it so special, and why has it become an indispensable ingredient in the production of 100% natural cosmetics?
What is jojoba oil and what is its secret?
Jojoba oil is extracted by cold pressing the seeds of the desert shrub Simmondsia chinensis. The scientific secret of this product lies in its unique chemical composition: it consists of approximately 98% pure liquid wax esters, rather than triglycerides like most other plant oils.
This waxy nature gives it a tremendous advantage: its molecular structure is strikingly similar to human sebum. Because of this, our skin recognizes it as "its own," it does not block pores, and the active nutrients penetrate as deeply as possible, acting incredibly effectively.
Main benefits of natural jojoba oil:
- Deep hydration
The oil works as an excellent emollient and humectant. It creates a very thin, breathable barrier on the skin that reliably seals moisture inside, preventing it from evaporating throughout the day. - Sebum balance and acne control
It sounds paradoxical, but jojoba oil is ideal for oily and problem skin. By mimicking natural sebum, it sends a signal to the sebaceous glands that the skin is already sufficiently moisturized, thereby reducing excess oil production. Furthermore, it is completely non-comedogenic (does not clog pores). - Soothing and healing effect
Thanks to its antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties, jojoba perfectly soothes irritated skin, helps relieve itching from eczema, psoriasis, and sunburns, and accelerates the healing of minor scratches. - Anti-aging effect
The oil is rich in natural vitamin E (a powerful antioxidant) and B-complex vitamins. It helps combat oxidative stress, protects cells from free radicals, and promotes collagen synthesis, smoothing out fine lines and improving elasticity.
Benefits for hair and scalp
Jojoba oil is a true lifesaver for dry, brittle, and dull hair.
- Nourishment along the entire length
Unlike many heavy oils, it penetrates deeply into the hair shaft without leaving a greasy feeling. It effectively smooths the cuticles, prevents breakage, and restores the hair's natural shine. - Scalp health
The oil's ability to cleanse pores and dissolve excess sebum makes it an excellent preventative treatment for dandruff. It creates an ideal microflora on the scalp, which is the main condition for the growth of strong and healthy hair.
In the context of our 100% natural production philosophy, it is absolutely essential to use ingredients in their pristine state. That is why we exclusively prefer cold-pressed, unrefined Golden Jojoba oil. It retains its natural golden hue and a light nutty aroma. The absolute maximum of natural vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids necessary for the health of your skin and hair remains intact in it.
Main benefits of natural jojoba oil:
- Deep hydration: creates a very thin, breathable barrier on the skin that reliably seals moisture inside.
- Sebum balance: by mimicking natural sebum, it sends a signal to the sebaceous glands that the skin is sufficiently moisturized, reducing excess oil production.
- Completely non-comedogenic: allows the skin to breathe and does not clog pores.
- Anti-aging effect: rich in natural vitamin E and powerful antioxidants that protect cells from free radicals.
Jojoba oil is not just a moisturizer; it is a biocompatible elixir. It "understands" the skin's needs, delivering nutrients right on target without disrupting the natural lipid barrier.
How to use at home:
Jojoba oil can literally be used from head to toe: apply a few drops to your face instead of a moisturizer, use it as a completely safe makeup remover, rub it into your nail cuticles, or add it to your favorite shampoo and conditioner to enhance their effect.
The by-cosmetics brand actively uses the exceptional properties of this ingredient to create balanced skincare formulas. It is used in the Beauty mask, in the hydrates #FORHIM After Shave Hydrate, Paradise Hydrate for all Skin Types, Hydrate for Dry-Normal Skin, Hydrate for Oily-Combination Skin, in the Facial Foam Cleanser, in the Matahari sunblock, and in the facial oils Oil 20+, Oil 30+, Oil 60+, in the Green Ceremony makeup remover, in the Happy Ducks Kids Massage Oil, as well as in its pure form — Jojoba Golden Oil.
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Almost all cosmetics are made from synthetic ingredients. Why do you think people believe that a polymer cocktail will hydrate, rejuvenate, and improve their skin's health, or smooth out wrinkles? After all, we are living organisms and don't eat plastic.
People believe in the “miracle from a test tube” for very simple and understandable reasons. Here are the top 7 real mechanisms why 95 % of women continue buying synthetic cosmetics, even knowing it’s “chemistry”:
- Instant visible effect
Silicones, polymers, film-formers give a “wow” in 5 minutes: skin feels silky, wrinkles seem to disappear, hair shines. It’s not treatment — it’s an optical illusion. But the brain registers: “it works!” — and logic shuts down. - Marketing hits pain and dreams
Ads show a 25-year-old model with “10 years younger in 28 days”. No one reads the ingredients. The main thing is emotion. When skin gets worse after 3 months — they buy an “even stronger” cream from the same brand. - Authority of science and white coats
“Dermatologically tested”, “clinically proven”, “hypoallergenic”, “laboratory tested”. People think: if scientists made it — it must be better than nature. In reality 90 % of these “studies” are marketing tests on 30 people with before/after photos + retouching. - Laziness to read the ingredient list
The average buyer spends 40 seconds choosing a cream in a store and 7 seconds online. The list is 150 lines in tiny Latin font. No one will figure out where the silicone is and where the shea butter is. - Social conformity
All friends, bloggers, moms, sisters use it — so it’s “normal”. Saying “I only use natural” is still considered weird or “too eco-freaky” in most circles. - Price creates the illusion of quality
A cream for $100 with dimethicone is perceived as “luxury”, while coconut oil for $7 is “cheap supermarket stuff”. In reality it’s the opposite. - No instant “rebound”
When a person stops using silicone cosmetics, skin and hair become even worse for 2–6 weeks (withdrawal syndrome: no film anymore → everything that accumulated for years comes out).
Most panic and return to the old cream: “See, natural doesn’t work!” In fact it’s just detox, but no one talks about it.
What’s really happening (short and brutal)
Skin is a living organ. It feeds on amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins, antioxidants. Plastic (silicones, acrylates, PEGs, parabens, etc.) it does not absorb — it just lies as a film and prevents breathing.
It’s like feeding a person a plastic bag and saying they became more beautiful. People don’t eat plastic. But every day they “feed” it to their skin.
And wonder why at 35 it looks 45.
What actually works
What worked for 5000 years before petrochemicals were invented:
- cold-pressed oils (jojoba, shea, argan, moringa,...),
- hydrosols,
- essential oils in therapeutic doses,
- plant extracts,
- vitamins in natural form.
No films! Only nourishment, restoration, and real rejuvenation — slowly, but forever. Our clients at by-cosmetics have already understood this. All that remains is to convey it to the rest — and the world will become a little healthier and more beautiful.
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For more than half a century, silicones have become a firmly established part of cosmetic formulas, giving smoothness and texture to countless products at a low cost. But everything has a price. Silicones in cosmetics are a silent killer of your health and the planet. Up to 99% of conventional cosmetics - creams, serums, shower gels, shampoos, masks, cleansers, and even “natural” lines - contain silicones. This is no longer just a “safe additive”; it is a proven slow-acting poison you apply to your skin and hair every single day.
All synthetic cosmetics - without exception - are built on silicones
To make you instantly love the effect of a cosmetic product, silicones are always added. Check any cream, shampoo, mask, serum, or cleansing oil from mass-market or luxury brands - you will find at least one of the following INCI names:
- Dimethicone - the main silicone oil that forms a film on the skin.
- Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4)
- Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) - found in 70% of waterproof products.
- Cyclomethicone - volatile silicone for fast textures.
- Amodimethicone - hair conditioner, accumulates on the cuticle.
- Dimethiconol - silicone alcohol disguised as a “moisturizer”.
- Trimethylsiloxysilicate - silicate polymer, common in foundations, doesn’t end in “-cone”.
- Polypropylsilsesquioxane - branched silicone used in powders and serums.
- Phenyl Trimethicone - phenyl silicone for shine, disguised as “trimethicone”.
- Silicone Quaternium-8, -16, -17, -18, -20, -22 - the most common “clever” silicones.
The brutal truth: what silicones really do to your skin and hair
Silicones are not “hydration”; they are suffocation in slow motion. They block everything: breathing, detox, nourishment. After 1–2 years you will see the result.
- Completely block toxin elimination.
Skin is the second detox organ after the liver. Dimethicone and Cyclopentasiloxane create an airtight film - toxins, heavy metals, and makeup residue stay trapped inside. Result: inflammation, cysts, rosacea, premature aging.
73% of women using silicone cosmetics have impaired skin barrier (Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2024). - Hair loss can begin within 1–2 years.
Amodimethicone and Trimethylsiloxysilicate clog scalp follicles. Blood circulation worsens → hair thins, splits, and falls out. PMC 2025: up to 37% hair density loss in 18 months among silicone shampoo users. Silicones never wash out completely - 40% remain even after 10 washes (ResearchGate 2024). - Kill the skin microbiome.
Beneficial bacteria die under the film → dermatitis, eczema, allergies. Acta Informatica Medica 2013/2024: +40% risk of comedones. - D4 and D5 - hormone disruptors.
Cyclotetrasiloxane and Cyclopentasiloxane accumulate in the body, disrupt thyroid and reproductive function. Banned in the EU, California, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and others.
Ecology: 5,740 tons of silicones into the ocean every day
Every cream or shampoo is a contribution to a global catastrophe.
- Silicone production for cosmetics - 8,200 tons/day (Silicone Industry Association 2024).
- 70% (5,740 tons/day) washes straight into the sewer (UNEP 2025).
- Oceans - 14× above safe levels (Greenpeace 2024).
- D4/D5 do not degrade for 242–1200 days (Cosmetics Europe 2024).
Where does the remaining 30% of silicones go?
Out of 8,200 tons produced daily, ~70% (5,740 tons) goes into wastewater. The remaining 30% (~2,460 tons/day) ends up as:
- Evaporation into the atmosphere (up to 90% for volatile D5) → oxidizes and returns with rain.
- Landfills and solid waste (10–20%) → never degrades.
- Industrial waste (5–10%) → enters soil and air.
- Bioaccumulation in the body (<1%) → accumulates in tissues over time (Uppsala University 2024).
Silicones = 25% of microplastics in wastewater (C&EN 2025). Fish mutate, birds die - and it’s from your cream and shampoo. They are “eternal” pollutants: air, soil, landfills. They come back to us through rain, food, and water.
0% silicones in all our products
by-cosmetics is a brand that, since its founding in 2013, has created cosmetics based exclusively on natural ingredients. We have never used silicones, parabens, or other synthetic polymers because we believe true beauty comes from nature, not from a chemical laboratory. Our formulas are 100% pure plants, fruits, and minerals that nourish the skin and hair, restoring their natural balance. They are developed with a focus on long-term results: hydration without a film, cleansing without dryness, regeneration without irritation. by-cosmetics is a philosophy: cosmetics as food for the skin. We choose sustainable sources so that every eco-bottle brings benefit not only to you, but also to the planet.
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Scrubs come up with a long time ago. Historians have recorded that several thousand years ago, the inhabitants of ancient Egypt and Rome used the compounds that we now call the word "scrub". Asian beauties, chasing smooth and glowing skin like china statuettes, also produced similar mixtures. In Ancient Rus, people used brooms, bast, and oat bran as part of steam bathing. So this invention is not new. But whether ancient beauty recipes work in the twenty-first century or not?
Scrubs come up with a long time ago. Historians have recorded that several thousand years ago, the inhabitants of ancient Egypt and Rome used the compounds that we now call the word "scrub". Asian beauties, chasing smooth and glowing skin like china statuettes, also produced similar mixtures. In Ancient Rus, people used brooms, bast, and oat bran as part of steam bathing. So this invention is not new. But whether ancient beauty recipes work in the twenty-first century or not?
We believe that today's usage of scrub is even more relevant. After all, initially, nature created the human body as a self-regulation system with a large margin of safety. But over the past century, the load on our body and mind increased several dozen times. As a result of one hundred years of an industrial and technological revolution - an unfavorable environment, air pollution, life in the mode of constant bustle and stress, unbalanced diet.
And our skin, this unique organ of the human body, no longer has time for recovering and regenerating. It is especially significant for residents of megalopolises. Toward the evening, the face and exposed areas of the body as if covered with a heavy, oily film, and regular washing does not always help. So what is the scrub?
Let's discover the secret of its efficiency together. Any scrub consists of the softening basics - water, cream, or gel - with abrasive particles of synthetic or natural origin. It runs like a brush on the surface of the skin and gently cleans all unnecessary. In the course of the mechanical effects of particulate matter in the upper layers of the epidermis occurs exfoliation and removal of dead skin cells, fouling and sebum, and our face and body are finally starting to "breathe." The germinal layer gets stimulated, and the cell fission – therefore regenerating – begins.
However, despite its apparent simplicity, should approach the choice of scrub and the procedure itself with great responsibility. What types of scrubs are represented? What are the factors to consider when choosing beauty aids? How not hurt the skin? How not get lost in the infinite variety on the market of cosmetic products? We will help you in this matter. So, let's proceed to the fascinating process of selecting a scrub for you.
Types of scrubs can be divided into the following categories:
- in the application area: face or body
- by type of foundations: water, cream, or gel
- according to your skin type: for normal, dry, combination or oily skin
- source of abrasive particles: artificial or natural
Field of use
What’s the difference between facial and body scrubs? First and foremost, the diameter of the abrasive particles. As far as facial skin is very delicate, used pellets must be thinner and softer. In turn, the particles in a body scrub can be more extensive and not carefully handled (especially for foot scrubs).
Different bases: water, cream, and gel scrubs
Creamy scrub is a water-in-oil emulsion with the addition of scrubbing particles. Gel scrub - water and gelling agents (gelatine, pectin, agar-agar) suspended solid supplemented with the same particle. Such scrubs have no use in adding water. It’s already one of the main - up to 80 percent – ingredients. Water-based scrub is a dry mixture of abrasive particles, mostly of vegetable origin, which should be diluted with water immediately before use. Thus, the main feature - the presence or absence of water in the composition of the scrub.
We offer our customers dry powdery textured scrubs. The advantage of this formula is that, first, you do not overpay for the water in the literal and figurative sense of the word. To 50 grams of dry mix, you can add the same amount of water and finally get 100 grams of natural ready-to-use scrub.
Secondly, water in any product is a breeding ground for the growth and development of bacteria. And to avoid this, manufacturers are forced to add synthetic ingredients and preservatives. A vicious circle, isn't it. But eventually, we've found a solution: no liquid components – no bacteria – no preservatives. In addition, the basic meaning of peeling - exfoliate and remove the dead cells layer. Then epidermis can fully absorb the moisturizer you apply after the procedure. The cream, which is part of the scrubs, does not have time to absorb the skin during the process. In a few minutes, will wash down the drain all these "goodies".
Peeling by skin types
Different skin types (dry, normal, combination, or oily skin) need various scrubs components. For oily or combination, the skin drying effect is required. These compounds should contain, for example, cosmetic clay, sandalwood powder, or milled grain oats. For dry and sensitive skin, on the contrary, there should be active moisturizing and delicate effects. The active ingredient for such scrubs is oat and rice flour, ground vanilla seeds, coconut pulp, and many other natural moisturizers.
Please read attentively information about the product's composition on the label, as this essential specification is not always indicated on the package.
The origin of the abrasive particles
Scrub particles may be natural or artificial. Why using synthetic abrasives is so popular? Let's face up to reality. "Artificial polymer" is the only parade of words, a very ordinary plastic is hidden behind it. The plastics industry is very cheap nowadays. Therefore, replacing natural ingredients with plastic is an excellent way to get additional income for manufacturers. In addition, the price for such a "plastic beauty" – environmental damage. Small plastic balls get into the sewers, and then - in the rivers and oceans. Very light, they do not sink, but in its route through the pipes and collectors, it clogs the drain filters and absorbs toxic compounds. Because of the small size, this debris is difficult to weed out, so much of it gets into natural water reservoirs. Bright poisonous particles floating in the water column are swallowed by river and sea inhabitants. It is dangerous for their lives and ours because some of the "seafood" ends up on our table. Are you sure you want to eat plastic?
What can we say about the benefits of natural particles in scrubs? Of course, they are entirely safe for health and the environment. Besides that, natural herbal ingredients, when in use, give all their strength and nutrients to your skin. And what can plastic give?
It's believed that natural particles, because of their heterogeneous structure, can damage sensitive skin. However, it is not. Nutshell, fruit pits, and other raw materials are ground to a fine powder state on the special machinery, and no "sharp edges" does not remain. Asymmetric and "wrong" shapes can be seen only under a microscope at high magnification.
Terms of use and contraindications
Before you start to use new scrub, check whether you have an allergic response: apply the product to the backside of the wrist according to the manufacturer's instructions, wash, and if within an hour there was no itching or redness, it suits you.
The frequency of using a scrub depends on the skin type you have. If you have oily and combination skin, washing with scrub 1-2 times a week is recommended. If doing so often, the skin starts to dry, and as a defense response, sebaceous glands will work even more potent. For dry skin, you can use the scrub no more than once a week.
Always use scrub only after you clean and moisturize the skin. During the procedure, you need to massage the face or body slightly, without excessive efforts, avoiding delicate and sensitive areas - around the lips and eyes, nipples, the size of the armpits, and the bikini area.
Attention
NEVER APPLY the scrub on the skin with any inflammation, damage, or rashes: sores or cuts, burns, including sunburns, acne, pimples, any dermatological diseases. It is also not recommended to scrub the face or body after shaving or hair removal.
The by-cosmetics brand offers 100% natural organic scrubs for face and body: Bali Body Scrub, Vanilla Sky Face Scrub, Breeze Body Scrub. Rich formulas with natural abrasives without synthetics — deep cleansing and skin renewal in organic cosmetics from Bali.
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People often ask us – why we don't have in our collection creams for the face and body? What do the enigmatic words "body butter" on boxes with our products mean? What is the best choice, cream or body butter, and what is the difference? This article will briefly tell you about this exciting and very nutritious "dessert" for the skin called "body butter".
The cosmetic industry is not at a stop. During the last few years in cosmetic shops, dozens of bright packages with hitherto unknown names on the labels have appeared. One of the pleasant discoveries in cosmetology has become a product called "body butter". This word implies a semi-solid oily substance that reacts to changes in the ambient temperature.
A great example is dairy butter: it is solid in the fridge, softens at room temperature, and melts on the palm.
Cosmetic butter use to act similarly. Any butter is an emulsion. Dictionaries inform us that the emulsion is a dispersed system, i.e., the liquid suspended microscopic droplets of other liquids. Any immiscible liquids can form emulsions. In physics, they are called phases. In most cases, the emulsions present in two phases, oil, and water. Does it seem to be complicated? Not at all! The most obvious example of the natural emulsion is cow’s milk, wherein butterfat droplets are dispersed in an aqueous medium.
However, if you try to prepare an emulsion yourself, only water and oil will not be enough. Take clean water and any oily liquid, such as coconut oil, and stir it well: you will not get an emulsion. Another component is necessary: emulsifier. Emulsifiers are a particular matter which possesses properties to reduce the surface tension at the outer edge of all liquids, phase components, thereby holding them together and allowing for mixing substances.
Thus, milk, dairy butter, and cosmetic cream are emulsion examples. The difference between them is determined by the composition and the ratio of liquid phases, amount, and chemical nature of the emulsifier, emulsifying method. The modern industry offers a wide range of different emulsions. Let's look at this question in detail by the example of today's "hero", cosmetic body butter.
Consistency and "lightness" of any cosmetic emulsion depend primarily on the proportion in oil and water composition. Since we have two liquids, one forms the dispersion (outer) base, and the other thus becomes a dispersion medium and goes inside. Along these lines, this can be divided into direct (oil-in-water) and reverse emulsion (water-in-oil). Oil-in-water is the suspension of oil droplets spread in water. In this case, the main volume is water, in which a layer of oil emulsifier stabilizes tiny particles. And on the contrary, the reverse emulsion is a water-in-oil.
Water-in-oil body butter has several advantages. First, the formula allows producers do not use preservatives, and it makes an all-natural composition. As we remember, in inverted emulsions, each water drop is surrounded by oil. Thus, lipids "seal" is the water without allowing it to come into contact with the air. It eliminates the possibility of the emergence and growth of bacteria. And if there are no bacteria, why needs to put stuff chemical inside? In addition, during the application of body butter, dispersed water is released and absorbed into the epidermis. The lipid component remains on the skin like a thin film, nourishing the skin and softening it while drawing moisture in and not letting it evaporate.
Second, to get an excellent product in compliance with all processes, the manufacturer should use low hardness water enriched with herbal decoctions and hydrolats.
Thirdly, in water-in-oil emulsions, natural phospholipids, such as beeswax, lanolin, and lecithin, are used.
For the oil phase in the delicacies from by-cosmetics, we use beeswax and agar for the water phase. They act as co-emulsifiers, complementing and reinforcing each other's properties.
Among the active ingredients have aloe, cocoa, cinnamon, clove, lemongrass, orange oil, magnolia, ylang-ylang, and many other magical gifts of nature.
Examples of oil-in-water emulsion are creams, lotions, facial and body milk. It usually has a lighter texture, absorbs quickly, and leaves no greasy. The high water content has a cooling effect, but this type of emulsion is not recommended for long-term use, especially for dry skin. The water is in excess in composition quickly evaporates from the skin surface and pulls the moisture out of the deeper layers, provoking dehydration at all cellular structures. As a result – a one-time instant moisture effect, and then the skin dries even harder.
In addition, the aqueous medium means a risk of bacterial growth, so the manufacturers have to include in the product formula aggressive synthetic preservatives.
So the answer to the question - what is better to choose, cream or butter - is up to you, dear readers. Just think about the "food" for your skin. The habitat of modern humans is already full of chemicals and artificial products, so read carefully the composition of any of the products you purchase for yourself and your beloved ones - from everyday food to cosmetics and personal hygiene items.
The by-cosmetics brand creates 100% natural body butters using a water-in-oil emulsion without preservatives or synthetics: Desire, Feel Love, Mimpi, Miracle, One Love, Simple Pleasure. Rich formulas with beeswax, agar-agar, and plant extracts provide deep nourishment, protection, and hydration — pure natural cosmetics from Bali.