Benefits Of Using Jojoba Oil

Jojoba Oil for Skin - Benefits, How to Use and Recipes

All of us want to have youthful, glowing and healthy skin. In order to fulfill our desire to get radiant skin, we tend to shell out a lot of money on chemical cosmetics which rather harm our skin in the medium and long term. But the trend is changing and people are more convinced about the need to choose better and are switching to natural and organic skincare products. Natural oils can do wonders on your skin and are time tested to be safe and effective for many of your skin problems and goals. One such oil is Jojoba Oil, which is a wonder oil for your skin care needs and has unique properties that work to give you fantastic results.

What Is Jojoba Oil?

Jojoba is a natural oil that is extracted from the seed of Jojoba plant. Jojoba plant is a woody perennial shrub which is mostly found in the dry hot regions such as Desert of Arizona, Northern Mexico and California. Jojoba Oil is structurally similar to the natural oil produced by the skin i.e. sebum. It is actually not oil but liquid wax which is extracted from the seeds of Jojoba plant. Refined Jojoba Oil is light, non-sticky, colourless and odourless liquid. We recommend adding Anveya's Jojoba Oil to your skin care and hair care products because of its beauty benefits.

ANVEYA JOJOBA OIL, COLD PRESSED ORGANIC, 100 ML

Jojoba Oil
  • Natural and best way to WIPE OFF MAKEUP.
  • Rich in Vitamin C, E, B, copper, and zinc to nourish the HAIR.
  • Vitamin E and B-complex vitamins help SKIN REPAIR and damage control.
  • Antioxidants provide ANTI-AGEING EFFECTS.

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Benefits Of Using Jojoba Oil

Jojoba Oil is a natural oil which is well known for its beauty benefits and is considered very beneficial for your skin because of its close resemblance to your skin natural oil- sebum. Jojoba Oil is very effective in treating skin dryness, pimples, acne, scars, wrinkles and blemishes. Jojoba oil is a sure shot solution to all your skin problems. Let’s have a look at the benefits of Jojoba Oil on your skin:

1. Moisturizes Your Skin

Unlike other oils, Jojoba Oil gets absorbed into the skin easily, thus keeping your skin moisturized and gives long-lasting protection against dryness. Jojoba Oil helps to keep your skin well hydrated by locking in moisture and prevents loss of water content from your skin by forming a protective barrier.

 2. Oil Control

Jojoba Oil is structurally similar to the natural oil produced by the skin i.e. sebum. Oily skin is due to overactive sebaceous glands producing more sebum. Jojoba Oil helps modulate the production of sebum. Applying Jojoba Oil helps control oily skin as it helps to keep the skin hydrated, thus resulting in lesser production of sebum by sebaceous glands.

3. Prevents Wrinkles And Fine Line

Jojoba Oil Prevents Wrinkles And Fine Line

Jojoba Oil is rich in Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that helps to fight free radicals which are responsible for cellular damage, thus preventing early signs of ageing.

4. Heals Chapped Lips

Jojoba Oil is very effective in treating chapped lips because of its waxy texture, it forms a thin layer over Jojoba Oil on your lips as it protects your lips from extreme climatic conditions.

5. Relief From Skin Inflammation

Jojoba Oil shows anti-inflammatory property which helps to soothe dry and inflamed skin. It also gives relief from rough, flaky and itchy skin as it hydrates your skin and forms a protective barrier on your skin surface to prevents further cellular damage due to external factors.

6. Natural Humectant

Jojoba Oil acts as a natural humectant which helps to retain moisture, thus forming a protective layer on your skin which helps to prevent water loss.

7. Heals Cracked Legs

Jojoba Oil heals cracked feet

The soles of our feet do not have sebaceous glands. When exposed to extreme climatic conditions, they tend to become dry, resulting in cracked legs. It is very important to keep the sole of your legs moisturized just as you moisturize other parts of your body. The waxy coating of Jojoba oil helps to moisturize your heels and help to make it soft and smooth. For better result, soak your legs in warm water for a few minutes and pat dry. Gently massage your sole with Jojoba oil and you can feel the difference with regular application.

8. Skin Cleanser

Jojoba Oil is non-comedogenic oil which means it won’t clog your pores. It helps to clean your pores by flushing out dirt and grime from your pores, thus acts as an effective skin cleanser.

9. Effectively Treats Acne And Pimples

When dirt and grime get accumulated inside the pore, bacteria and fungus start growing on it which ultimately leads to acne and pimples. Jojoba Oil is very effective in treating acne and pimples due to its non-comedogenic nature. Jojoba Oil cleans the pores by effectively flushing out dirt and oil from the pores. Jojoba Oil penetrates deep into the hair follicle, dissolves the sebum and build-up of dead cells and thus clearing the blockage responsible for acne.

Also Read : Amazing Benefits of Jojoba Oil for Acne

10. Effective Against Sunburn And Suntan

Jojoba Oil has anti-inflammatory property due to which it helps to soothe the sunburned skin. Exposure to harmful UV rays can damage your skin and cause sunburn. Applying Jojoba Oil on the affected part helps to alleviate the pain and itchiness caused by sunburn. Jojoba Oil is rich in Vitamin E and B complex which help to repair the damaged skin and forms a protective coating over your skin surface to prevent further damage.

11. Heals Your Skin

Jojoba Oil is very effective in treating minor cuts and wounds because of its healing property. Jojoba Oil contains minerals like chromium, selenium, iodine, zinc and copper which has healing property. It repairs the damaged and degenerated cells and stimulates the production of new cells. Thus effectively heals minor cuts and wounds.

12. Acts As A Makeup Remover

Jojoba Oil acts as a makeup remover

Jojoba Oil is light and is easily absorbed into the skin without leaving it greasy. Due to its non-comedogenic nature, it effectively pulls out oil and makeup from inside your pores and also moisturizes your skin making it soft and supple. Take little Jojoba Oil on a cotton ball and dab in on your face and gently remove even the finest trace of makeup from your face. Make it a practice to remove makeup from your face by applying Jojoba Oil before going to bed.

13. Prevents Skin Infections

Jojoba Oil has antibacterial and antifungal property due to which it is effective in fighting various skin infections like eczema, psoriasis. Its anti-inflammatory property helps to soothe dry, itchy and inflamed skin.

14. Prevents Razor Burns

Jojoba Oil helps to prevent the burning or itching sensation of skin after shaving. Jojoba oil helps to form a protective shield on your skin and its anti-inflammatory property helps soothe the inflamed skin. You can apply Jojoba oil before shaving so as to create a smooth surface for shaving as well as it can be applied after shaving to moisturize your skin and relieve it from any cuts, nicks or razor burn.

15. Treats Diaper Rash

Jojoba Oil exhibits anti-inflammatory and antifungal property due to which it is very effective in treating diaper rash. Jojoba Oil is very gentle and mild and can be effectively used even on the sensitive skin of babies. It helps to soothe the red and inflamed skin of babies.

16. Nourishes Your Skin

Jojoba Oil is the storehouse of Vitamin E, B5, essential nutrients and minerals which nourishes your skin and help to make it soft and supple. These essential nutrients are required for maintaining healthy skin. It also helps promote collagen production which is an essential component of your skin.

17. Reduces Stretch Marks

Jojoba Oil for Stretch Marks

Jojoba Oil is rich in Vitamin E which helps to increase the elasticity of your skin. During pregnancy, your skin cells expand which causes the appearance of stretch mark. Regular application of Jojoba Oil helps to increase the production of new cells and also improves the elasticity of your skin, thus effectively treating stretch marks.

How to Use Jojoba Oil for Skin?

1. As A Lip Balm

Jojoba Oil has got a waxy texture due to which it forms a thin protective coating on your lips which helps to keep your lips moisturized and nourished. This thin coating prevents loss of moisture and protects your lips from getting dry due to extreme climatic conditions. Take 1-2 drops of Jojoba Oil on your palm and simply dab it on your lips. It will give your lips long-lasting protection against dryness.

2. As A Skin Moisturizer

Jojoba Oil has emollient properties, due to which it is an excellent moisturizer for skin. Jojoba Oil is rich in Vitamin E and essential fatty acids which help to moisturize and nourish your skin, making it soft and supple. Take 5 tablespoons each of Jojoba Oil and Sweet Almond Oil. Add 10 drops of Vitamin E and 8-10 drops of Lavender Oil and mix it well. Your homemade moisturizer is ready. You can store it in a container and apply on your face and neck every day before going to bed.

3. As Diaper Rash Cream

Jojoba Oil exhibits anti-inflammatory property due to which it is very effective in treating skin rashes and helps to soothe red, swollen and itchy skin due to diaper rash in babies. As Jojoba oil is mild and gentle even on sensitive skin, it can be safely used on the delicate skin of babies. It gets absorbed into the skin easily and its antibacterial property helps to fight the infection-causing bacteria. Clean the affected part of the baby and apply Jojoba Oil on the rashes. It gets absorbed into the babies skin without leaving it oily or greasy. Do this 2-3 times a day.

4. As A Facial Cleaner

Jojoba Oil is non-comedogenic in nature and helps to cleanse your skin without clogging your pores. It pulls out all the dirt and grime from deep inside your pores and gently cleanses your skin. Take a few drops of Jojoba Oil on your palm and gently massage all over your face and neck and after 15 minutes rinse off as usual.

5. As Makeup Remover

Jojoba Oil works great as a makeup remover due to its non-comedogenic nature. It deeply cleanses your pores without clogging them. Jojoba Oil is enriched with Vitamin E which helps to moisturize your skin making it soft and supple. Take a few drops of Jojoba Oil on a damp cotton ball and dab it all over your face and gently wipe it. Rinse your face with water and then apply Jojoba Oil to moisturize your face.

Also Read : Jojoba Oil as the Best Natural Makeup Remover

6. Under Eye Serum

Jojoba Oil is excellent for treating wrinkles as it is rich in Vitamin E which is an antioxidant which helps to fight off free radicals responsible for the appearance of wrinkles and fine line. Jojoba Oil is very mild can be applied to the delicate skin under your eyes to prevent wrinkles. Take 1 tablespoon of Jojoba Oil and add 5-6 drops of Vitamin E oil and mix well. Store this mixture in a clean jar and use it regularly as an under eye serum to get rid of wrinkles under your eyes.

Homemade Jojoba Oil Recipes

1. Body Lotion

jojoba oil as body lotion

Jojoba Oil works wonders on your skin because of its hydrating and healing properties. It helps to moisturize and nourish your skin keeping it soft and supple.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup of Jojoba Oil
  • ¼ cup of Coconut Oil
  • 2 tablespoon of Shea Butter
  • ¼ cup of Bees Wax
  • 1 teaspoon of Vitamin E Oil

How To Do

Take all the ingredients except Vitamin E Oil in a glass container and heat the contents using a double boiler method. All the ingredients start to melt, add Vitamin E Oil and a few drops of your favourite essential oil for scent. Mix it well and store it in a clean, airtight container. Your body lotion is ready. Now you can use this lotion regularly in the morning as well as before going to bed.

2. Anti-Ageing Serum

Jojoba Oil as Anti-Ageing Serum

Jojoba Oil is a storehouse of antioxidants which effectively fight free radicals which are responsible for premature ageing. It also helps to increase your skin’s elasticity, thereby reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoon of Aloe Vera Gel
  • 1 tablespoon of Beeswax Pastilles
  • ½ cup of Jojoba Oil
  • 1 teaspoon of Vitamin E Oil
  • 1 teaspoon of Shea butter

How To Do

Take Jojoba Oil, Beeswax pastilles and shea butter in a glass container and heat the contents using a double boiler method. Stir occasionally. When it starts to melt, add Vitamin E Oil and Aloe Vera gel to it. Add Geranium Oil/ Rosehip oil or any other essential oil of your choice. Mix well and store it in an airtight container. Apply this anti-ageing serum regularly before going to bed.

Also Read : Skincare Benefits Of Aloe Vera

3. Body Wash

Homemade jojoba Body Wash

The cleansing property of Jojoba Oil is attributed to its non-comedogenic nature. Jojoba Oil gently cleanses as well as moisturizes your skin. Hence it can be used as an excellent body wash.

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup of liquid castile soap
  • ¼ cup of honey
  • 1 tablespoon of Jojoba Oil
  • 1 teaspoon of Vitamin E
  • 50 drops of essential oil

How To Do

Mix all the above-mentioned ingredients and store it in a spray bottle. Shake well before each use.

Now you are aware of the uses and benefits of Jojoba Oil. So pamper your skin with the goodness of nature.

 

 

 

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