Jojoba is a hearty, perennial plant that grows in the North American deserts. It produces a nut which is where the Jojoba Oil is extracted from, through cold pressing. The oil is gentle enough to be used as a carrier oil and to use directly on skin. Once applied to the skin’s surface it causes the outer cells of the skin to swell and create a moisture barrier, similar to how sebum acts.
Chemically, jojoba oil is 98% wax, so scientists consider it to be a liquid wax rather than an oil. The oil is usually golden or light yellow in colour and doesn't spoil because of its high level of antioxidants (natural compounds that protect against cell damage).
SKIN BENEFITS:
1. Moisturiser
Jojoba Oil helps replenish the natural oils in your skin that keep your skin hydrated. The wax substance retains skin moisture by acting like skin’s sebum and pulling water to the skin’s surface. It contains an array of fatty acids that can penetrate deeply into the skin without leaving a greasy residue.
Jojoba is full of nutrients like Vitamin E and B, as well as antioxidants and minerals like chromium, copper, and zinc, which all nourish and protect skin. Making it an excellent skin softener that can smooth dry skin, prevent flakiness, and improve skin elasticity.
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2. Helps Clear Acne
Acne is caused by a build-up of sebum, bacteria, and dead skin cells in the pores. Jojoba oil dissolves acne-causing sebum and kills bacteria that lead to breakouts, it can help reduce the inflammation of existing pimples and use its antibacterial properties to prevent future breakouts.
3. Reduces Skin Inflammation
The fatty acids in jojoba oil help your body manage inflammation. This can be helpful if you suffer from conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and rosacea. The topical application of jojoba oil can reduce mild redness and inflammation in the skin.
4. Helps recover from sunburn
During summer months, sunburn is a common problem. Jojoba oil has cooling and anti-inflammation properties that can keep skin hydrated and avoid dehydration. Assisting with healing and recovery by rubbing a few drops carefully onto the skin, avoiding any open wounds or blisters. You can also add a few drops of jojoba oil to a cool bath to help relieve any skin discomfort from sun exposure.
5. Accelerates Wound Healing
Jojoba oil can speed up the healing process, as it helps your body fight infection while promoting new skin cell growth. It's also antimicrobial, so it helps keep the wound clean and free from infection.
6. Antibacterial properties
Jojoba oil may help keep harmful bacteria and fungi at bay. That includes Salmonella, E. coli, and Candida. Jojoba oil’s palmitic and stearic acids block bacterial growth on the skin. This may help keep skin healthy and clear and lower the risk of skin infections.
7. Antioxidant properties
Jojoba oil contains natural forms of vitamin E, as well as flavonoids that work 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.
8. Ease Eczema
Acting as water control within the skin to improve the overall softness of the skin and contributes to improved skin movement, preventing cracks or tears that can develop on the surface. With the calming and anti-inflammatory properties, it makes it a good choice for relieving and managing eczema and psoriasis.
9. Hypoallergenic properties
As a liquid wax, jojoba oil is naturally hypoallergenic. It easily absorbs into the skin without causing irritation.
10. Regulating sebum production
Jojoba oil can regulate sebum production, thanks to its similarity to skin oils. When you put jojoba oil on your skin, your skin is soothed and moisturised. This sends a signal to your hair and sweat follicles that your skin doesn’t need additional sebum for hydration.
11. Reducing fine lines and wrinkles
By neutralising free radicals and fostering collagen production, jojoba oil may help maintain a radiant skin complexion. The vitamin E and flavonoids add to its anti-aging properties, as they protect the skin from environmental harm and oxidative damage while fostering collagen production.
The Overnight Recovery Facial Oil is a nourishing facial oil that contains natural retinol from Rosehip and antioxidants from Avocado oil to regenerate and revitalise dry skin. Fatty acids from Evening Primrose Oil provides skin-soothing and emollient benefits. Jojoba Oil has been shown to enhance skin's restorative properties which coupled with Sweet Almond Oil rich source of skin-replenishing fatty acids moisturises and smooths skin, Powerful aromas from Lavender and Rosemary are balanced with gentle Chamomile Oil to relax you during your night time skincare regime.
12. Minimising the appearance of scars
The wound-healing and restorative features of jojoba oil may improve the appearance of a scar. Alongside its healing abilities, its nourishing and hydrating features, may better overall texture and tone of scarred skin.
13. Protects the skin from environmental damage
With its high concentration of powerful antioxidants, like vitamin E, which helps shield the delicate outer layers of your skin from harsh environmental factors like sun damage, wind, and pollution. This means that you’re less likely to develop wrinkles, dark spots, and even acne.
HAIR BENEFITS:
1. Fights Dandruff
Jojoba oil naturally contains palmitic acid and stearic acid, both of which are known for conditioning and protecting the hair. It also balances the scalp's natural oils and keeps the skin hydrated, helping stop current dandruff outbreaks and preventing them from returning.
2. Great for the hair
It is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that nourish the scalp, reduce dryness and encourage healthy cell turnover. Boosting hair health by preventing hair from becoming too oily or too dry. The moisturising properties ensure that the existing follicles stay healthy and aren’t prone to breakage or shedding.
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3. Conditions hair
Jojoba oil naturally coats your hair with oil, which will hydrate individual strands. The light weight formula makes it suitable for people with thin or fine hair. It would make for the perfect overnight leave in conditioning for your hair, or as a light layer to replace your conditioner.
4. Protect against damage
The fatty acids in jojoba oil protects it from styling tool-induced heat damage, while the potent antioxidants defend hair against free radicals the same way they do your skin. For those with colour-treated hair, adding jojoba oil to your repertoire can help extend the length of your colour.
5. Promote hair thickness and growth
Vitamins B and C, zinc, and copper provide nourishment to the hair and help keep it thick and growing. Zinc is vital for the tissue in the hair to grow, as well as helps maintain the functionality of the surrounding oil glands.
6. Delay greys
Copper deficiency can lead to loss of pigment and premature grey hair. Due to Jojoba oil containing copper and protective antioxidants like vitamins C and E, applying it could help slow down this process and restore some of the lost copper.
Incorporating jojoba oil into your skincare and haircare routine can be a game-changer. With its natural composition, similar to the skin's sebum, jojoba oil offers a range of benefits that address common beauty concerns.
