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I have used many all-natural skin care products over the years but this is hands down the very best skin care products I've ever used! So very happy with this amazing skin care line! Renee'“
Jojoba oil is getting a lot of attention these days!
More and more brands are adding it to their product lines, and even recent celebrity press 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? Even more pressing, can your skin get the same benefits from any jojoba oil, or does the type of jojoba you choose matter?
Board-certified dermatologist 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 I love it!
Celebrity endorsements aside, there are real, science-backed reasons jojoba oil is so popular. Here’s why jojoba oil lives up to the hype!
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. This dual structure yields the benefits of both an oil and a wax every time jojoba is applied to the skin. But what does that actually mean for yourself and your customers seeking out dewy, hydrated skin? 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 delay 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 put in the same step, helping you achieve that moisturized, 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. This allows jojoba oil to absorb 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!).
Jojoba oil benefits!
It helps with skin hydration and moisturizing!
Dr. King says jojoba oil is most beneficial for dry and dehydrated skin types, but it's one of those ingredients that can be helpful for all skin types, too, because everyone could use hydration and moisture, FYI.
Helps the skin retain moisture!
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?
Calms eczema!
Because of all the benefits we've talk about so far, Dr. King says it could help with calming inflammation the skin, and jojoba oil has been shown to help soothe eczema.
Soothes the scalp and smooths flyways!
I know we're talking about the skin benefits, but your scalp is part of that. Dr. Ife Rodney, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist, dermatopathologist, and founding director of Eternal Dermatology + Aesthetics in Fulton, MD. Says its sebum-like qualities make jojoba oil a great oil for curly hair. "People with curly hair types tend to have less natural sebum production on the scalp, leading to frizzy hair that easily dries out," she says.
Improves acne!
Board-certified dermatologist Michele Green, MD, is a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist, previously told Cosmo that jojoba oil could even be a great option for those who are acne-prone. This is all thanks to the fact that jojoba oil has anti-inflammatory properties, it's non-comedogenic, and it could help with the skin barrier. -By Brooke Shunatona, Cosmopolitan, April 15, 2023
With love and blessings,
Rebecca
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