Jojoba oil is the oil produced from the seed of the Jojoba plant shrub which is native to southern Arizona, southern California, and northwestern Mexico. Jojoba oil is extracted from the Jojoba shrub through cold pressing. Cold pressing helps the oil to retain its natural state and nutrients.
Nutritional Composition of Jojoba oil
According to organic pharma.com, Jojoba oil contains the following:
B-complex vitamins
Silicon
Chromium
Copper
vitamin E
Zinc
Iodine,
And myristic acid
Over the ages, Jojoba oil has been used for so many medicinal purposes such as curing wounds, getting rid of sore throats and so on. However, our sole focus today is not on its medicinal uses only but also many of the amazing benefits it provides the skin. The following list is a comprehensive explanation of various reasons why you should add Jojoba Oil to your skincare routine.
1. Balances Oil Production
Jojoba oil contains various nutrients that makes it similar to our skin’s sebum( produced by the sebaceous gland that help moisturize and protect the skin) as a matter of facts out of all the oils used in skincare, Jojoba oil is the closest to the skin. When Jojoba oil is applied on the skin, a signal is sent to the sweat and hair follicles that there is no need to produce sebum any more, this way excessive oil production by the skin is reduced. This also subsequently leads to reduction/prevention of acne.
2. Moisturizes The Skin
Jojoba oil contains humectants which helps to keep the skin hydrated and helps to retain water and prevent water loss. This type of functional ingredient is needed by all skin types, be it oily skin type of dry skin type.
3. It Contains Anti-Aging Ingredients
Jojoba oil is rich in ingredients like flavonoids and Vitamin E which are antioxidants that help to protect the skin by fighting against the effect of free radicals that contribute to the skin showing signs of aging in the body.
4. Its Suitable For Sensitive Skin
Jojoba oil is hypoallergenic, therefore it is suitable even for sensitive skins. It is typically made of wax which can be absorbed by the skin, when absorbed into the skin it causes a soothing feeling. People prone to skin reactions such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis and so on can benefit from its usage.
5. It doesn’t block the skin pores
Like it was earlier mentioned, Jojoba oil is similar to the sebum produced by the skin, therefore, the possibility of it clogging your pores is very slim.
How To Use Jojoba Oil
Jojoba oil can be used in various ways such as
- As a moisturizer
- As a hair oil
- For acne Treatment
- As a bath oil