Cold Pressed Jojoba Carrier Oil Botanical Name: Simmondsia Chinensis Other Names: Buxus Chinensis, Deernut, Goatnut, Huile de Jojoba, Pignut, Simmondsia Californica. Color and Smell: Jojoba oil has a golden color and a slightly earthy smell. Texture: Jojoba Oil is a light oil with the thick texture like a wax Shelf Life: 1 year Jojoba Oil has many positive effects. The oil has anti-inflammatory properties and is said to work well for arthritis. It's also great for the skin, having a positive effect on eczema, dry skin, sunburn, psoriasis and chapped skin. A jojoba oil moisturizes our skin and hair when our body stops doing it naturally. It is perfect for removing the dirt, makeup and bacteria from your face as you use it.