Jojoba Oil - Natural Moisturizer

There are many products available for moisturizing the skin and each one claim to be the best. However, jojoba oil, also known as deer nut, coffeeberry, wild hazel, pignut, quinine nut, gray box bush, Goat Nut, and with the botanical name Simmondsia chinensis, is one of the best moisturizers for skin and hair. Jojoba oil comes from a leathery-leafed shrub that grows up to 7 feet tall and is native to the Southwestern and Northern America. Although it is called oil, jojoba oil is actually a wax ester that comes from the little seeds of the plant. Of all the compounds in nature, it is the most similar to human skin oil (sebum), and therefore does not clog pores. This natural wonder can be used  in many different ways to moisturize.

Moisturizer

Jojoba oil can provide all-day moisture to your skin because it does not evaporate the way other moisturizers do. Although it has not been proven it is believed that because it is so similar to human skin oil, it can fool the skin into thinking that it is producing enough oil, and therefore may balance production.

Make-up remover

Because jojoba oil is not an eye irritant nor is it allergenic it can be used to remove make-up. The oil is also a wonderful lip moisturizer since it is noncomedogenic.

Hair conditioner

Another great use for jojoba oil is as a hair conditioner. Just a few drops added to your regular conditioner will add wonderful shine to your hair. Additionally, the oil can also be used directly on the scalp to moisturize and help prevent dandruff.

Shaving

You may discover that applying jojoba oil to your skin before applying shaving cream will result in a smoother, more moisturizing shave. The oil helps to prevent razor burn as well.

Massages

Jojoba oil is very good for use in massages as it spreads and absorbs very well. You don’t have to use very much and you will be less likely to have any skin outbreaks since it does not clog pores. Also, if you purchase the organic oil it will be free of pesticides, GMOs and it will be sustainably farmed.

As you can see, jojoba oil can be used as a moisturizer for just about your entire body. You may also be pleasantly surprised to discover that it is odorless and colorless. Because of this, it will not clash with perfumes or other skin and hair products. Additionally, jojoba oil does not become rancid or lose its antioxidants, even after prolonged storage. Once you begin to use it you may also find many other uses for it.