Jojoba cold pressed carrier oil can be used to:
Pure Jojoba oil is a highly effective cleanser, conditioner,
moisturizer and softener for the skin and hair. Remarkably, this oil is
virtually identical to sebum, which is secreted by the human sebaceous
glands. Sebum is nature’s way of lubricating and protecting the skin and
hair. Jojoba Oil acts in a similar way with skin that has shown stress
under the influence of age and pollutants, as well as when the
environment has stripped away the skin’s natural sebum. Additionally, if
too much sebum clogs the pores or hair follicles, Jojoba Oil is able to
dissolve excess sebum deposits, thereby cleansing and restoring the
skin and hair’s natural PH balance. It is also applied directly to
soften the skin, reduce wrinkles and stretch marks, lighten and help
heal scars and for a healthy scalp and hair.
It has numerous other important biological and mineral substances,
and it activates, revitalises and promotes the formation of fresh young
skin. It may also counteract and slow down the formation of wrinkles.
Jojoba may maintain the skin’s natural acidic protection – it is also
not oily and does not leave a greasy after feel.
What Jojoba can do for you:
- Moisturizing – Jojoba oil is a humectant
ingredient. This means that it works to seal your skin with a protective
barrier to keep it from losing moisture. This may help prevent
bacterial infections, acne, and dandruff from forming.
- Antibacterial – Jojoba oil contains antimicrobial
and antifungal properties. While lab tests found that jojoba oil doesn’t
kill all bacterial or fungal species, it does kill certain bacteria and
fungi that can cause salmonella, an E. coli infection, and candida.
- Antioxidant – Jojoba oil contains natural forms of
vitamin E. This vitamin works with your skin as an antioxidant. This
means that jojoba oil can help your skin fight oxidative stress caused
by everyday exposure to pollutants and other toxins.
- Noncomedogenic – Although jojoba oil is a botanical
substance, its makeup is so similar to the oil (sebum) your body
naturally produces that your skin can’t tell the difference. This makes
it less likely to build up on your skin and clog your pores, leading to
fewer breakouts and less severe acne.
- Hypoallergenic – On a molecular level, jojoba oil
is a wax. Although it can be absorbed into your skin, its waxy nature
allows it to create a soothing seal on the surface. Unlike other
botanical essential oils, jojoba oil is typically non-irritating.
Instances of allergic reactions are rare.
- May help promote collagen synthesis – The
antioxidants in jojoba oil may help your body produce collagen. Collagen
is a protein that’s in your skin and joints; it can also be found in
the parts of your body made of cartilage. Collagen levels decrease as
you get older. This is part of the reason your facial structure changes
as you age. At least one study links antioxidants applied to the skin to
improved collagen synthesis.
- May help speed up wound healing – Jojoba oil is a
promising ingredient in stimulating wound healing. Preliminary research
shows that jojoba oil encourages your skin cells to bind together after
they’ve been separated by a scratch or cut. This may also be the reason
for its ability to treat acne and acne scarring. These wound-healing
properties could be connected to jojoba oil’s concentration of natural
vitamin E.
- May help soothe sunburn – Jojoba oil is a popular
ingredient in some natural sunscreen products. One study suggests that
vitamin E, when combined with other antioxidants, can help protect your
skin from sun damage. Jojoba oil contains both. Sun damage can dehydrate
your skin and cause flaking. Jojoba oil restores vitamin E, adds
moisture, and promotes healing.
- May help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles –
Oxidative stress can be linked to the appearance of fine lines and
wrinkles. There’s no research that links jojoba to treating wrinkles and
fine lines directly, but other plant products with antioxidant
properties have been shown to improve the elasticity of skin. This means
that the antioxidant power of jojoba oil may help slow the signs of
aging when used on your skin.
