Jojoba oil is getting a lot of attention these days!

More and more brands are adding it to their product lines, and even recent CelebrityPress citing organic jojoba oil as a beauty routine must-have. But what makes jojoba oil so effective, and why the infatuation with jojoba over other popular oils?

Celebrity endorsements aside, there are real, science-backed reasons jojoba oil is so popular.

One dermatologist speaks out on why jojoba oil lives up to the hype!

Hadley King, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and clinical instructor of dermatology at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Describes jojoba oil as lighter and less greasy than many other oils. Jojoba is also rich in vitamins B and E, as well as minerals like copper and zinc, and it has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties as well.

How jojoba oil works, and why it is such a loved skin oil!

As Dr. King explains it, jojoba oil is rich in natural fats that mimic those in the outer layer of the skin. What this means for you? It can help the skin keep the moisture in and heal itself. Pretty cool, huh?

It’s an emollient and an occlusive!

One of the best things about jojoba is its structure. While it is commonly referred to as an oil with all the typical oil characteristics, jojoba oil is technically a liquid wax.

Oil is an emollient, which means it helps soften and smooth skin by filling in any roughness caused by dryness.

Wax on the other hand, is an occlusive, meaning it helps to slow down the loss of moisture from your skin to the environment. When you use jojoba oil in your daily routine, you are adding moisture to your skin and making sure it stays all at the same time, helping you achieve that moisturized, hydrated, glowing skin you’re after.

Its molecular structure is similar to sebum (that’s a good thing, I promise!)

The wax/oil structure of jojoba oil closely mimics sebum, the oil that our skin naturally secretes. The point of moisturizing is to replenish and supplement oils that your skin may have lost or doesn’t produce enough of, so there is nothing better to moisturize with than an oil whose structure is similar to what our skin produces on its own.

All skin types!

Jojoba oil absorbs quickly without weighing skin down, meaning fast moisturization and a non-greasy finish. It’s molecular similarity to sebum also makes it great for oily and chaotic skin types, as it is received easily by the skin and restores moisture without lingering where you don’t want it or adding to the skin’s oiliness.

It’s full of antioxidants!

On top of all these great benefits, jojoba oil is known to be rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are wonderful for helping aging skin appear smooth and bright, and are also great for supporting skin in polluted environments (city dwellers, take note!).

Calms eczema and skin irritations!

Jojoba oil has been shown to also help eczema by calming and soothing inflammation of the skin.

More benefits to this miracle skin elixir!

While jojoba oil can boost collagen production, combat fine lines and wrinkles thanks to vitamin E, it can also improve elasticity and hydration of the skin. All I can say is, yes please!!

With love and blessings,
Rebecca