Jojoba Oil

Jojoba (Simmodsia chinensis [Latin]) is a perennial woody shrub grown primarily in the desert regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Native Americans have long used jojoba oil to help heal sores and wounds. Today, jojoba oil is still most commonly used for cosmetic purposes, particularly for the maintenance of healthy skin. 

Jojoba oil is composed of liquid wax esters rather than oil. The body’s natural sebum also contains wax esters, which act as a sort of natural moisturizer and environmental barrier for the skin. However, wax ester production steadily decreases with age, causing the skin to appear dull and emphasizing wrinkles; a reduced ester content in the skin can also lead to the development of conditions such as psoriasis, dandruff, and rosacea. 

The chemical composition of jojoba closely resembles that of the skin’s natural sebum, so it is easily absorbed and trick the skin into producing less natural sebum which may clog pores. It rarely causes allergic reactions, even in the most sensitive individuals, hence can prevent the skin from becoming too oily. Jojoba oil may help treat acne, both by reducing sebum production and by protecting the skin from harmful bacteria, being healing & anti-microbial (discourages the growth of some bacterial and fungal microbes that attack the skin) 

Jojoba oil contains many important nutrients, such as vitamin E, B complex vitamins, and the minerals silicon, chromium, copper, and zinc. It also contains a lot of iodine, which may be where jojoba gets its ability to fight against bacterial and fungal infection. In addition to acne, jojoba has traditionally been used to treat canker sores, cold sores, athlete’s foot, and warts. 




 ~ xoxo, Beauty Editor Live Your Dream