Jojoba (pronounced ho-ho-ba) is native to the deserts of the southern United States. It’s a woody evergreen shrub of flat grey-green leathery leaves that may grow up to 15 feet high and live 100 years. For generations, Jojoba has been used by Native Americans for cosmetic, medicinal and nutritional purposes.
Jojoba oil is in fact a wax, made up of liquid wax esters, the same esters that make up 25% of our skins natural sebum. In tests it has been shown that Jojoba can increase the skins suppleness by up to 45%. It is also said to reduce the appearance of superficial facial lines by up to 26%. Among its properties Jojoba is non-greasy and rapidly absorbed, leaving no oily residue.
It doesn’t block pores and controls flaking and dryness of the skin whilst being non-irritating to the eyes.
Oil Name: Jojoba
Origin: Central America
Family: Buxaceae
Made from: Wax (from fruit)
Latin Name: Simmondsia chinensis
Main therapeutic uses:
Jojoba oil is frequently used in facial skincare preparations as its molecular structure is similar to that of skins own sebum – so for acne prone skin this oil will help to regulate oil production. Particularly good for dry skin conditions although will enrich all skin types. Commonly used for Psoriasis, dry Eczema and sunburn. Jojoba oil is said to be beneficial for rheumatism and arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
Main constituents:
Glycerides of Linoleic Acid, Glycerides of Oleic Acid, Vegetable Wax.
Other Comments
- Restorative effect on the skin
- Penetrates the skin more easily that other oils – absorbs better
- Combines with natural sebum to gently unblock pores
- Rich in Vitamin E
- Anti-bacterial
- Suits all skin types
- Leave skin feeling smooth
Blend suggestions…
For greasy, acne prone skin
Apply a blend of Jojoba with 2 drops of Lavender and 2 drops of Bergamot nightly to the skin.
Makes a natural make-up remover
Apply a small amount to a cotton wool ball and rub gently to unblock pores and remove dirt.
Improve psoriasis or eczema prone skin
Apply Jojoba directly to the skin, or add to your moisture cream to help .