Jojoba Oil
‘Simmondsia chinensis’ also known as jojoba plant is a member of the SIM Mondaceae; family originated from the deserts of North America and the liquid wax, commonly referred to as jojoba oil, is extracted from the seeds of the plant. Hailed as ‘the mimic oil’ of the cosmetic industry, it resembles human skin sebum –jojoba oil has multiple uses for skin and is often added to cosmetic and body care products.
BENIFITS :
Jojoba oil functions as an emollient, which makes the skin more tender and decreases its roughness; in addition, it forms a sort of shield. It also makes a good carrier oil for essential oils to boost use and effectiveness by improving their facilitation. About its potency, jojoba oil ensures that the skin does not lose its moisture hence is good for dry or dehydrated skin. Its balancing properties help oil control which makes it appropriate for both oily and dry skin; it is light in texture hence fast absorbing and no stickiness at all. Since jojoba oil has anti-inflammatory properties it can be used to relieve skin inflammation and inflammation related symptoms such as redness that is evident in diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
SKIN TYPES :
It is beneficial for all skin types, including sensitive, oily, and combination skin types as well. Users who are sensitive to skin should first engage in a patch test before applying the touch on their skin.