Wondering where to buy jojoba oil in the UK? I use it all the time in natural cleaning and homemade beauty products, so to help you out, here are all my favourite shops – online and offline.
I regularly use jojoba oil around my home. It’s naturally vegan-friendly and a real multi-tasker. So, whether I’m cleaning with it or whipping up some homemade skincare products, I often have a bottle close to hand.
If you’re looking to buy jojoba oil, then over the years I’ve narrowed it down to a handful of shops I trust. Whether you’re after organic, plastic-free, budget-friendly or bulk options, this guide will help you find the right bottle without hours of searching.
The Best Places To Buy Jojoba Oil In The UK
Before getting into the shops themselves, it’s worth knowing what to look for.
I’ve found that when it comes to using jojoba oil primarily for cleaning, any option is fine. Your only key deciding factors are if you would prefer your oil to be certified organic or no, and in plastic-free packaging or not.
Meanwhile, if you plan on using jojoba oil primarily for skincare purposes, you have a few more considerations to keep in mind. Cold-pressed jojoba retains more of its beneficial compounds, so it is worth opting for if you plan to be using it primarily for skincare purposes. Likewise, organic certification matters most if you’re using it on your skin.
Now, here are all my favourite places to shop for this multi-tasking oil in the UK – both online and on the high street, and catering to a range of budgets:
Conscious Skincare
Conscious Skincare (£24 for 100 ml, available at Ethical Superstore) is a good zero-waste option. It’s packaged in a fully recyclable aluminium bottle, with an aluminium lid. There’s absolutely no plastic here at all.
Beyond the packaging, what’s inside the bottle also counts. The jojoba oil is organic and 100% pure – so there’s absolutely nothing else added to the bottle.
Conscious Skincare’s jojoba oil is also cold-pressed. This means the oil hasn’t gone through any heating or chemical processing. This helps retain more of the useful compounds that can be damaged by processing.
This is a great choice if low-waste packaging is your top priority and you’re happy to pay a little more for something top quality that you’ll use slowly and come back to again and again.
Tisserand
Tisserand (£13.50 for 100 ml) is a great option if you are looking for a more budget-friendly oil and don’t mind it coming in a plastic bottle. The bottle is made from 100% recycled plastic, so it does have a smaller carbon footprint than virgin plastic.
Its jojoba oil ticks a lot of boxes. It is 100% natural and cold-pressed, and it’s certified organic. Basically, everything you would want from your jojoba oil!
This is often the option I’d recommend to someone buying jojoba oil for the first time, or anyone making larger batches where price matters a bit more.
Get 15% off your first order when you sign up for the Tisserand mailing list.
Neal’s Yard
Neal’s Yard (£24 for 100 ml) is another good plastic-free (ish) option. It comes in a pretty blue glass bottle that can either be reused or recycled. The only bit of plastic is the lid, which I always wish that Neal’s Yard would find an eco alternative for.
Neal’s Yard jojoba oil is certified organic and is made from pure jojoba oil. It’s also certified vegan and cruelty-free, making it a good all-rounder.
This one suits anyone who wants a high-quality oil in packaging that’s easy to reuse, especially if you already shop with Neal’s Yard and like keeping everything consistent.
Get 15% off your first order when you sign up for the Neal’s Yard mailing list.
Holland & Barrett
If you’re looking to buy jojoba oil on the high street, Holland & Barrett (£12.99 for 100 ml, also available online), is a solid place to go.
It stocks Dr. Organic 100% pure jojoba oil, which, as you can imagine, is made with no other ingredients. This oil is certified organic by the Soil Association, and Dr. Organic is also a certified B Corp (a business that balances profit with a commitment to looking after people and the planet), and is certified cruelty-free and vegan by PETA.
It’s especially handy if you want to pick something up quickly without placing an online order, or if you prefer to see products in person before buying.
Etsy
Finally, Etsy is the best place to try if you are looking to buy jojoba oil in bulk quantities.
It may not be the first site that comes to mind. Etsy, is, after all, better known as a marketplace for picking up handmade items from crafters. However, it’s also a little-known great spot to pick up supplies for making green cleaning or natural beauty products.
For example, Freshskin Beauty offers non-organic jojoba oil in a range of sizes. These include 50 ml sizes for £4.99, if you’re just looking to try out the oil, right through to bulk 1000 ml sizes for £27.99. This is probably better suited to you if you are looking for more commercial quantities.
Not sure what size to opt for? I only ever buy jojoba oil in 100 ml sizes – a little goes a long way – so unless you are making natural beauty products to sell, I don’t think you would need more than that.
Why Jojoba Oil Is A Useful Ingredient To Have On Hand
Despite the name, the funny thing is jojoba oil isn’t actually an oil. It’s actually a liquid wax that has been extracted from the seed of the jojoba plant.
Liquid wax might not sound so appealing, but keep an open mind. I find it’s one of the most useful ingredients to keep in the cupboard, especially if you only make products occasionally.
Because of its waxy structure, it has an exceptionally long shelf-life. Unlike olive oil, it doesn’t go rancid so quickly, making one small bottle a very economical purchase. This makes it ideal if you don’t want to worry about oils turning before you’ve had a chance to use them up.
In terms of cleaning, it’s plant-based and long-lasting. And because it’s a wax, jojoba can help condition wooden surfaces and soften leather beautifully, without the need for any harsh ingredients.
And in terms of making your natural beauty products, jojoba’s waxy nature is what helps it mimic the skin’s own sebum. It sinks in without feeling greasy and helps balance oily or dry skin. It’s also great at conditioning your hair, which is why it works so well in homemade hair oils and treatments.
DIY Recipes To Try With Joboba Oil
I use jojoba oil predominantly to make furniture polish (the recipe isn’t online, but it is in my book, Fresh Clean Home), but it’s just as useful in simple beauty recipes.
Jojoba works particularly well in facial oils, cleansing products, balms and makeup removers, thanks to its lightweight feel and long shelf life.
Here are just some of the ways I use it:
Tips For Storing & Using Jojoba Oil
If stored in a cool, dark place, jojoba oil can last for up to five years. If it gets too cold (10°C or colder), jojoba might solidify or become cloudy. This is completely normal and doesn’t mean it’s gone off.
If this happens to you, leave the bottle in a warm spot, and it should return to a liquid state and become usable with no ill effects.
Jojoba oil lasts a long time, but it can still go off. The most obvious sign when it’s gone off is the smell. Fresh jojoba doesn’t really have a scent, so if you detect a sharp, sour, or rancid odour, that means it’s past its best.
Texture changes are also a sign it’s gone rancid. If the oil stays thick, sticky, or looks cloudy even at room temperature (not just from cold), it’s time to replace it. The colour should be pale gold; if it darkens or looks murky, that’s another good warning sign that it’s gone off.
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