Jojoba oil and skin care

Not too many people know that Jojoba oil is similar to sebum. Sebum is normally secreted by human sebaceous glands to lubricate and protect the skin and hair, so, it has a protective function. Logically, when sebum production decreases due to age, jojoba oil can be successfully used to replicate sebum oil.

 

Not only that, several kinds of research have proven that natural jojoba oil is an excellent moisturizing agent with exceptional spread and lubrication properties. When you use Jojoba oil, it leaves a rich but non-oily feel on the skin while stopping water loss and enhancing the flexibility of the skin.

 

When Jojoba oil is used on the skin, it forms a very thin, non-greasy lipoid layer. This layer is partially porous and provides exceptional trans-epidermal respiration and moisture control.  What's also important is that it significantly reduces trans-epidermal water loss but without totally blocking the transpiration of gases and water vapor.

 

Not so long ago some new beneficial properties of Jojoba oil were found. It was proven that this oil is soothing for skin conditions like rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis, and will not cause flare-ups in patients who suffer from them. By helping to reinforce the structure of the epidermis, jojoba oil is extremely helpful in the healing process.

People found out that Jojoba oil can accumulate around the hair roots a long time ago. What is the main purpose of this? Well, it has a function in conditioning hair and preventing it from becoming brittle and dull. If there is too much sebum buildup on the scalp, it dissolves and removes the sebum, leaving the hair clean.

 

What really happens? Well, this oil rapidly penetrates down to the scalp and hair shaft, and readily loosens and dissolves this hardened build-up. The potential therapeutic uses of jojoba oil include the treatment of acne, cold sores, and such skin diseases as psoriasis. Not only that — long-term users claim that Jojoba oil as a solubilizing agent can also remove sticky buildup on hair from hair preparations as well as airborne particulates deposited on the hair.

 

What is the exact mechanism? Jojoba oil is widely used as an ingredient in:

Well, most people know that this natural oil is also used as a base in the manufacture of perfume. Because this plant doesn’t have a special odor, Jojoba oil is an excellent choice for manufacturers looking for a natural perfume base into which other ingredients can dissolve.

Not too many people know that Jojoba oil is also a registered pesticide for use on crops. How come? well, it is used to control white flies on all crops and powdery mildew on grapes and ornamentals. Experts are saying that the best should be if It is applied as a spray containing 1% or less final concentration of jojoba oil. It acts as a pesticide by forming a physical barrier between an insect pest and the leaf surface. What's good about all this? Well, because of its low toxicity and its rapid degradation in the environment, jojoba oil does not pose a risk to non-target organisms or the environment and is also safer for gardeners who are looking for a natural pesticide alternative.