What are the Properties of Jojoba Oil?
Maybe you are curious to know what jojoba oil is and its properties.
You probably know jojoba oil as one of the complementary ingredients in producing skin softening creams and toiletries. But this oil alone has high moisturizing and healing benefits.
What is jojoba oil?
“Jojoba oil” is a liquid oil obtained from the plant seed of the same name. The jojoba shrub is native to southern Arizona, southern California, and northwestern Mexico. This oil has been used medicinally by the natives of these regions since the distant past.
Jojoba oil is very similar to sebum (an oil that is naturally secreted in the skin and hair), and a perfect alternative for people who are facing a decrease in sebum production.
It can also used to remove excess toxins from the skin and make it for the hair. This oil is anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and non-toxic, which gives many benefits to the skin, hair, and the whole body.
Benefits of jojoba oil for skin
Jojoba oil is a natural oil extracted from the seeds of the jojoba tree and has many benefits for the skin. Below are some of the benefits of jojoba oil for skin:
Strong moisturizer
Jojoba oil can maintain skin moisture and is deeply absorbed into the skin. With regular use of this oil, your skin will be soft, supple and moist.
Anti-inflammatory and soothing
Jojoba oil has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties that can help reduce skin inflammation and heal wounds and skin damage. This property of jojoba is especially suitable for sensitive skin prone to inflammation.
Antibacterial and antifungal
Jojoba oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties that can be effective in preventing skin infections. This feature makes jojoba oil used to treat pimples, acne, and fungal skin infections.
Nourish and strengthen the skin
This oil contains vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids such as linoleic acid that help nourish and strengthen the skin. These nutrients help maintain healthy and youthful skin and reduce signs of aging and wrinkles.
Fast absorption and does not create too much oil
One of the characteristics of jojoba oil is its quick absorption into the skin and it easily enters the deep layers of the skin. This property makes jojoba oil moisturize the skin and at the same time, it gives softness and softness to the skin without creating a greasy or oily feeling.
Protect the skin from the sun
Jojoba oil has protective properties against the harmful rays of the sun. This oil can form a layer on the skin that helps protect the skin from UV rays and harmful environmental factors. But note that jojoba oil cannot replace sunscreen with proper SPF and can only be used as an additional layer of protection along with the use of sunscreen.
Dealing with itching and skin inflammation
Due to its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, jojoba oil can be effective in dealing with itching and skin inflammation. This oil can reduce the symptoms of itching, redness, and inflammation and help calm and comfort the skin.
Regulation of skin oil production
One of the interesting properties of jojoba oil is that it can help regulate skin oil production. This oil can maintain the balance between skin oil production and help reduce pimples and acne in cases such as oily and acne-prone skin.
Benefits of jojoba oil for hair
Jojoba oil is also perfect for hair; Because it compensates for the lost moisture of the hair, improves the texture of the hair, and eliminates the dryness of the scalp and dandruff, we will briefly mention some of these items below:
1. Moisturize hair from the inside out
2. Maintaining the natural balance of the scalp
3. Dandruff control
4. Repairing heat damage and hair styling
5. Regulation of sebum production
6. Keeping the scalp clean and healthy
7. Fight scalp infections
8. Nourishing dry hair
9. Increase hair growth
Possible side effects of jojoba oil
Using jojoba oil is safe for most people, even pregnant and lactating women. Possible side effects of this oil include itching and allergic reactions. Jojoba oil is not edible because it contains uric acid. Uric acid can cause serious damage to the heart and its oral consumption has serious consequences. So use jojoba oil only topically.
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It is recommended to consult a skin and hair specialist. They can introduce you to specific tips and products to solve this problem.
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