Simmondsia chinensis

Since it has an affinity to the skin, and the normal skin lubrication found in the skin (sebum), it is used with great effect in a variety of skin care products, ranging from anti-acne to anti-aging ranges. It has a great effect on fighting wrinkles, as well as having an anti-bacterial effect on the skin. t has a natural moisturizing and healing effect on the skin and since it is resistant to oxidation, it is a very stable oil to use. Since it does not create an oily feel or look, it is also often included in hair care preparations.

Good results are obtained when using it on psoriasis and eczema.

Although people see jojoba as oil, it is really a wax ester, and is non-oily or greasy and contains high levels of tocopherols, which have an antioxidant effect on the skin. Skin absorption studies at the University of Michigan demonstrated that jojoba is quickly absorbed into the skin, which occurs through the pores and hair follicles – but because it is so rapidly absorbed, the pores and hair follicles remain open and thus maintain their proper functioning ability.

It is an excellent moisturizes and softens the skin by a dual action – firstly by forming a non-greasy lipid layer, which is partially occlusive (thereby preventing water-loss through the skin) and by the diffusion of jojoba into the intercellular spaces of the stratum corneum to soften this tissue.

Because of its natural affinity to the skin, jojoba oil is readily absorbed into the skin and hair without making the skin feel tacky or greasy; nor does it clog the pores. When used often, studies show that jojoba oil increases the skin’s suppleness by 45%.
In reality, Jojoba oil is not an oil at all but a liquid wax that comes from the seeds of the jojoba plant. Jojoba is unusual because it is the only wax that is naturally liquid at room temperature.
Jojoba Oil is a stable and long lasting oil. And unlike many other oils, it does not spoil when left open to the air and sunlight. It is a good conditioner for all skin types, especially mature skins. Jojoba is also effective for dryness and dandruff and can be massaged into the hair and scalp.

Jojoba Health Benefits:
Jojoba oil gets rid of wrinkles
Jojoba oil promotes the growth of new cells
Jojoba Oil contains vitamins E, Vitamin C, B complex chromium, zinc, sulphur, cobalt, copper and iodine. With a high concentration of Iodine, Jojoba oil is one of the most powerful natural healers there are
Jojoba oil is non greasy and absorbs quickly into the skin without leaving a greasy residue
Jojoba oil helps to remove stretch marks
Jojoba oil used in the hair helps with dandruff, hair loss and dry scalp
Jojoba oil is non-irritating and works great for acne
Jojoba oil is anti-bacterial.