{"product_id":"face-oil-with-jojoba-squalane-magnolia","title":"Face Oil with Jojoba, Squalane \u0026 Magnolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eUse for visibly softer, more resilient skin — face, neck, and anywhere the barrier needs support. Delivers lipids structurally similar to your skin's own sebum and squalene. Works as a final seal over moisturizer or alone on days your skin only needs one step. Targets a real gap — an oil that absorbs without residue and doesn't disrupt your own oil regulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Ingredients:\u003c\/b\u003e Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Squalane, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Bisabolol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompare to:\u003c\/b\u003e Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil — $55\u003cbr\u003eKiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate — $57\u003cbr\u003eHerbivore Lapis Facial Oil — $72\u003cbr\u003eBiossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil — $72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Science Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructural sebum similarity — jojoba is a liquid wax ester; its molecular architecture is closer to human sebum than a triglyceride oil (study).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkin-identical lipid — squalane is the stable, plant-derived form of a lipid the skin makes on its own; it absorbs readily and leaves skin feeling soft and supple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-comedogenic profile — neither jojoba nor squalane has the fatty-acid composition associated with clogged-looking pores.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntioxidant from an underused botanical — magnolia bark's honokiol and magnolol compounds are studied for antioxidant (free-radical scavenging) activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTargets a real gap — an oil that works with your skin's own lipids rather than overriding them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead the Research\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/287379845\"\u003ePazyar et al. 2013, Iranian Journal of Dermatology (review)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/j.1468-2494.2010.00560.x\"\u003eBecker et al. 2010, International Journal of Cosmetic Science (review)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22458498\/\"\u003eShen et al. 2012, Journal of Natural Products (review)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Product Works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFace oils separate into two functional categories: occlusive sealants that sit on top of the skin and slow water evaporation, and true emollient oils that absorb and sit among the skin's own lipids. The difference is molecular size and structural affinity for skin chemistry. Jojoba sits closer to the second category than almost any other oil because it is not actually a triglyceride — it is a liquid wax ester, structurally similar to the wax esters found in human sebum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSqualane is the stabilized, plant-derived form of squalene — a lipid the sebaceous glands produce naturally and that declines with age. Topical squalane absorbs efficiently because the skin recognizes its structure as compatible with its own. It leaves skin feeling softer and more supple, and is well-studied in the cosmetic literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnolia bark extract is included as an antioxidant rather than as a marketing botanical. Its compounds — honokiol and magnolol — are well-characterized antioxidants (free-radical scavengers). The evidence base is smaller than EGCG or vitamin E, but the extract has a better evidence profile than most plant ingredients that appear in skincare for aesthetic reasons alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA note on expectations: this oil will not replace a serum or treat a skin concern. It is a barrier-completing step — the final layer in a routine, or the only layer on days when your skin is functioning well and needs maintenance rather than treatment. Its outcomes are smoothness, suppleness, and a more resilient look — worth pursuing on their own terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's not in it:\u003c\/b\u003e No synthetic fragrance, no essential oils, no comedogenic ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuggested use:\u003c\/b\u003e After cleansing, apply a few drops to the face and neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer's country | Product amount:\u003c\/b\u003e USA | 1 fl oz\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sorrel \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48116771258622,"sku":"EVL0JJOL","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/4379\/3918\/files\/sorrel-face-oil-with-jojoba-squalane-magnolia-1.jpg?v=1780157053","url":"https:\/\/sorrel.skin\/products\/face-oil-with-jojoba-squalane-magnolia","provider":"Sorrel \u0026 Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}