Jojoba oil, which is actually a wax, is obtained from the seeds of jojoba. It is effective in hair treatment.
It also helps protect your skin from various dermatoses. Find out here the 10 benefits of jojoba oil as well as recipes to take care of your beauty.
Composition
Jojoba is a shrub that grows in hot areas, mainly in Africa and South America (1).
The roots, leaves and bark of jojoba are used in traditional African and Native American medicine. Jojoba can reach 3 meters in height and has a lifespan of between 100 and 200 years.
Jojoba oil is extracted from jojoba seeds. It is by cold pressing without solvent that the oil is extracted in order to retain all the nutrients contained in the seeds. It is in fact a liquid vegetable wax which is composed of 97% waxy esters.
Unrefined jojoba oil is a transparent, golden yellow oil. It has a slight greasy odor. After the refining process, jojoba oil becomes odorless and colorless. This oil has almost the same composition as human sebum.
This is why it is easily incorporated into the epidermis to stabilize the sebum of the skin and the hair. Jojoba oil is made up of:
- Fatty acids such as: oleic acid, docosanoic acid, eicosanoic acid. These monounsaturated fatty acids have nourishing and emollient properties. They are very important in the balance of the skin, hair, nails.
- Vitamin E: Jojoba oil is rich in vitamin E. Natural vitamin E is more easily absorbed by the skin than synthetic one, hence the importance of using jojoba oil.
Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant in the body, it also slows down the aging process of the skin and body cells.
- Antioxidants: Antioxidants protect your skin from the damaging effects of the sun. They also fight against free radicals and are essential against skin diseases, cancers.
- Vegetable ceramides: these are protective, lipid-replenishing active ingredients for your hair and your skin. They help maintain the shine of dyed hair. They sheath, strengthen the hair fiber and the texture of your hair, making it strong and healthy. To detangle your hair, products containing ceramides are very effective. This is the case with sunflower oil.
The benefits for your skin
Sebum regulator
Sebum is naturally secreted by the skin and hair. It is an oily film that protects the skin and hair from dehydration. An excess of sebum leads to oily skin, acne pimples.
When your skin lacks sebum, it dries up and cracks. As for the hair, it becomes brittle (2).
The role of sebum is to protect and maintain the hydration of the epidermis. It promotes suppleness and softness of the skin and protects it from external aggressions.
When we wash ourselves, with soap or just water, we reduce the layers of sebum which contain the dust, the blocked dirt to protect the skin.
In addition, the dry wind and the cold dry out your skin destroying the layers of sebum.
All these factors dehydrate your skin and expose it not only to diseases but especially to microbes that seek entry points into the human body.
Since a layer comes off, it is important to hydrate the skin after the baths to replenish the disappeared layer of sebum.
It’s hard to believe that jojoba oil can counteract sebum production. But surprisingly, jojoba oil helps regulate sebum in the skin.
Massage your face or scalp with jojoba oil to reduce, balance the overproduction of sebum by your glands.
In addition, the antibacterial properties of jojoba oil will limit the risk of attacks linked to excess sebum (acne, seborrheic dermatitis).
By using jojoba oil, you protect your skin from germs, dermatitis, and all kinds of skin conditions. Jojoba oil helps moisturize your skin. It acts as a barrier against skin conditions (3).
Jojoba oil can be used against sun burns. It indeed contains unsaponifiables which are sun filters in the epidermis.
In addition, it protects your skin from dryness, and other aggressions linked to time.
After waxing
Waxing, whatever the type, creates a small trauma for the skin. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, jojoba oil applied to the shaved areas will quickly relieve these areas.
Jojoba oil helps protect the shaved area from infections and dryness. Apply jojoba oil liberally after waxing sessions to protect your skin. In addition it will make it softer.
Eye makeup removers
Jojoba oil is used to remove makeup from the eyes. In the past Koh (eye makeup) was used a lot in eye makeup products.
Jojoba oil thanks to its properties was used to clean makeup containing koh. It also helps to hydrate the area.
Jojoba oil is also used in piercing and lobe extension products. It stimulates faster healing of the epidermis.
Jojoba oil is used in the United States as a replacement for whale oil which has been banned in this country. It is therefore widely used in the United States in the cosmetics industry.
As lip balms
The lips are exposed to the dry wind, to the cold of winter. Which makes them dry. Our lips aren’t great without the lip balms and lipsticks. Here is a natural way to protect your lips from external aggressions.
You will need:
- 2 tablespoons of jojoba oil
- 2 tablespoons of pure beeswax oil
- 4 drops of essential oil of peppermint
Preparation
Melt your beeswax and add your tablespoons of jojoba oil to it. Mix well and remove from the heat source.
Then add your drops of peppermint essential oil
Benefits
This balm will help you protect your lips from the cold and external aggressions. In addition, it promotes hydration of your lips. Peppermint essential oil has antimicrobial and antibacterial functions and protects your lips from infections.
Jojoba oil thanks to its many properties and associated with beeswax play a protective and moisturizing role for your lips.
Against dry cuticles
The cuticles of the fingernails and toenails are found at the base of the nails. They help protect fingernails and fingers from germs. The cuticles are very fragile and dry out quickly.
When your cuticle is scratched, treat the affected part quickly to limit the risk of infections.
Solvents and other products also don’t help protect your cuticles. Thanks to the vitamin E contained in jojoba oil, you can use this oil to moisturize the cuticles.
Jojoba oil also has anti bacterial, anti inflammatory properties. In case of abrasions on the cuticles do not forget to apply it immediately.
For regular cuticle care, soak your fingernails and toenails in water for about 10 minutes. Then, dry them and apply jojoba oil, taking care to massage well.
This will allow better absorption of jojoba oil and work in depth. Do this maintenance once a week. Instead of cutting them, use jojoba oil instead to hydrate them and revive them.
For a perfect aftershave
Jojoba oil is of interest to both women and men. Gentlemen, use this oil after your shaves. It is 100% natural. Put a few drops of the oil in your palms, rub them and apply them to the level of the shaved parts.
This oil brings softness to your skin, but in addition, it prevents you from ingrown hairs. Jojoba oil penetrates into the follicles to hydrate them and suck out germs.
I highly recommend it, especially for those who get breakouts after shaving.
Against facial wrinkles
Jojoba oil is used in the cosmetic industry in anti wrinkle products. This oil will help you prevent facial wrinkles.
Apply them in the evening at bedtime so that it can work in depth. Your skin will take full advantage of the many properties of this oil.
In addition, your facial skin will be silky, soft and clean.
Against psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin disease that is not contagious. This dermatosis sometimes arises from stress, from taking certain medications, or is simply an infection. It is characterized by patches in the form of plaques with whitish scabs (4).
2 to 5% of the French population is affected by this disease. It affects several areas, the skin, the nails of the hands and feet, the hair. Psoriasis progresses and spreads to a larger and larger area if it is not treated effectively.
More common plaque psoriasis affects the elbow, scalp, knee and lower back more often. It is a very troublesome infection. More and more, specialists are discovering that the onset of psoriasis is an indicator for certain diseases such as type 2 diabetes.
Contrary to what some people say, psoriasis is not caused by viruses, bacteria or the like, but it is the result of poor reactivity of white blood cells. It is a bad interactivity between the dermis and the epidermis.
Jojoba oil should be applied twice a day to the patches. Apply the oil liberally and massage the affected areas well so that the oil deeply penetrates your skin.
Thanks to the antimicrobial and antibacterial properties of jojoba oil, you will have a marked improvement.
Beyond the use of jojoba oil, hygiene measures must be accompanied to promote rapid and complete healing.
Against eczema
Eczema is another skin disease, the most
widespread, I would say. It is characterized by redness, itching, swelling of the skin (sometimes), dryness of the skin and pimples.
The onset of eczema can be the precursor to an allergy or asthma. The origins of eczemas are multiple. There are several types of eczema.
Thanks to vegetable ceramides it contains, ljojoba oil will relieve your itching, swelling, dryness associated with the appearance of eczema. The skin will be healthier and hydrated.
This oil should be massaged liberally on the affected parts (5).
Against acne
Acne is a skin problem which is caused by hormones, precisely it is caused by hormonal changes. Although acne appears in adolescence, some adults sometimes have acne.
It is actually an abnormality between androgens and the sebum-secreting glands. We have an overproduction of sebum resulting in oily skin.
In fact, acne occurs when sebum builds up and blocks the hair follicles. Hair follicles are also blocked by keratin and other cellular debris.
Acne is complicated by bacterial infections such as Propioni bacterium as well as inflammation of the skin due to handling.
When you apply your jojoba oil, the oil will penetrate the pores and unclog the hair follicles. The oil will dissolve the sebum buildup and help reduce acne.
Thanks to its antibacterial properties, jojoba oil will limit infections of the hair follicle.
If you have acne or want to prevent acne, use jojoba oil regularly to overcome your problems.
Recipes
To hydrate your face
You will need:
- 3 tablespoons of jojoba oil
- ½ teaspoon of vitamin E
- 4 drops of carrot essential oil
- 1 teaspoon of olive oil
- 8 drops of essential oil of geranium
- 1 dark bottle to preserve the solution
Preparation
In your bottle add the different oils. Close and shake the bottle very well so that the different oils combine perfectly.
Nutritional value for your face
Jojoba oil ensures the smoothness and elasticity of your skin. It constitutes a sun filter for your face. It is effective against the cold, the wind and the dryness of the epidermis.
Geranium essential oil has antiseptic and regenerative properties for your skin. It is effective for all skin types. It will help you fight against dry skin, skin aging, wrinkles. It is an oil rich in antioxidants.
Geranium essential oil has a superb smell. You will smell this sweet and beautiful scent all day long.
Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant. It will prevent your oil compound from going rancid.
Olive oil is rich in oleic acid.
Jojoba oil for skin care
You will need:
- 2 tablespoons of jojoba oil
- 1 tablespoon of sweet almond oil
- 2 teaspoons of brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons of honey
Preparation
Pour all the ingredients into a bowl.
In your blender or using a whisk, beat all the ingredients well for a perfect blend.
Apply the solution to the desired areas. You can increase the amounts if you treat the whole body.
Nutritional value for the body
Coat your body 30 minutes to 1 hour before your bath. It will give you soft skin.
Recipes for nail cuticles
You will need:
- 3 tablespoons of jojoba oil
- 2 tablespoons of avocado oil
- 3 teaspoons of rice bran oil
- 2 teaspoons of grape essential oil
- 20 drops of vitamin E – essential oil
- 1 dark colored bottle
Preparation
In your bottle, pour the different ingredients. Shake well to facilitate mixing of the different oils.
Apply this solution liberally on your toenails and hands. Massage them to facilitate the penetration of the oils into the cuticles.
You can apply them on the nails also to strengthen them and prevent the appearance of fungus.
Nutritional value for your nails
Jojoba oil facilitates the penetration of different oils.
Rice bran oil is full of vitamins, antioxidants and good fats. It helps in the regeneration process of the skin. It renews, hydrates and improves the surface of the skin, giving a healthy appearance to the cuticles. It strengthens the cuticles of your nails.
Avocado oil is rich in oleic acid and protects your nails from dryness, it is a good moisturizer. It gives strength and shine to your nails. It makes your cuticles more resistant.
Conclusion
Jojoba oil contains several properties including emollient and moisturizing. It is mainly used for the beauty and health of the skin. You can also use it for the beauty of your hair.
To treat your acne, psoriasis or sunburn, jojoba oil contains the necessary nutrients.
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