Jojoba oil is really famous, whoever has heard of it at least once. Those who have tried it will surely be aware of its great moisturizing power and its anti-ageing properties. Let's find out more about this precious oil.
Jojoba oil comes from the pressing of the seeds of jojoba (or Simmondsia chinensis), a woody shrub that reaches surprising heights in favorable climatic conditions. Typical of hot and desert areas such as Sonora and Mojave in California, but is also widespread in Mexico and Arizona. This plant produces seeds in abundance that contain a very dense liquid. Their pressing produces the famous oil which, in reality, is a wax with a very full-bodied and dense initial consistency.
This precious oil has a high content of vitamins E, minerals and natural healing and nourishing substances. The name jojoba comes from the O'odham population, the Native Americans who were the first to enjoy the virtues of this plant. Native Americans used the jojoba plant for its oilseeds, which they used to treat sunburn and skin inflammation.
Today it is used a lot by the cosmetic industry that uses its properties for skin care products and more.
Jojoba oil in cosmetics
Jojoba oil is used in many cosmetics because it has moisturizing and nourishing properties. This oil is able to retain water in the cells of the epidermis, thus protecting them from dehydration, and penetrates deep into the skin without leaving a greasy film.
In addition, it softens the skin and its antioxidant action gives a regenerating, anti-wrinkle and anti-aging power that makes the skin smoother and firmer.
Jojoba oil is also appreciated for its healing and calming properties, it is able, in fact, to regulate the sebum thanks to its balancing action. It also has a natural sun protection filter 4 and for this reason, depending on the sensitivity of the skin, it can be used as a protective sun oil.
This oil is not only used in creams and serums but can also be used in its pure state and is suitable for many skin types. Firstly, it is recommended for dry skin, even very dry and dehydrated skin.
This vegetable oil is also recommended for women looking for a preventive anti-ageing treatment or for the treatment of wrinkles.
Jojoba oil is also non-comedogenic, making it an ideal cleanser for oily or acne-prone skin, i.e. skin prone to pimples and blemishes. It is no coincidence that many women also use it as a facial cleanser.
In short, a "miraculous" oil suitable for all skin types!
Jojoba oil: all properties
Jojoba oil has characteristics that make it perfect for both skin and hair care. Here are the main ones:
is a vegetable fat that does not grease the skin, on the contrary it regulates the functions of the sebaceous glands avoiding the formation of blackheads;
is rich in vitamin E, B2 and B3 and minerals ideal for the treatment of problems such as acne, eczema, sunburn, psoriasis, etc;
is an oil rich in antioxidants, very useful for reducing wrinkles and expression lines;
is suitable for children and is very useful for diaper redness;
can be used for hair care because it has an anti-dandruff and anti-itch action.
This oil is also very appreciated by men who can use it as an emollient to make the beard less hard and prepare it for shaving, or as an after-shave to moisturize and relieve irritated skin.
Jojoba oil for hair and nails
Jojoba oil, as we have seen, is very useful for the health and beauty of the skin: it has an anti-wrinkle, anti-acne action, can be used against dermatitis and eczema but also for scars and stretch marks. In the latter case it is really useful during pregnancy, it is recommended, in fact, to apply it on the skin subject to stretch marks throughout the period (better still, it would be better to start the treatment before the belly skin begins to stretch).
Jojoba oil, however, can also be used to treat hair and nails. After applying the oil to the hair, it will be soft and full-bodied and the skin will not peel off during washing, creating dandruff. It is also perfect for regularizing the production of sebum and freeing oily hair from oil. In addition, jojoba oil nourishes and hydrates the hair bulb, helping to combat hair loss and deterioration.
Jojoba oil is also useful for protecting hair from the sun: just apply a small amount on the lengths, before combing and exposing yourself to the sun.
This oil is a natural solution to combat the problem of dandruff, split ends, seborrheic dermatitis and to strengthen the hair.