Jojoba is an 'oil' that is a favourite of many due to its vitamin packed goodness, many benefits and its structure. It can be used on all skin types including oily skin and baby skin. In this blog we discuss how it works so well and its benefits.
Jojoba Oil is made from the Jojoba Bean, traditionally from Southwestern North America. It was used by Native Americans for skin ailments and as a balm. It now grows in Australia too.
Jojoba's Structure
Jojoba's secret is its structure. The wax esters in Jojoba are similar to the wax esters found in our own skin and so they are able to penetrate deep into the skin. Wax esters in our skin make up about 30% of the natural sebum in our skin. As we age, and after illness, the wax esters in our own skin diminish and our skin can feel dry and look tired. Jojoba Oil is perfect to replenish these esters and a wonderful oil to use.
Vitamin Packed
As Jojoba can penetrate deep into the skin it can deliver nutrients to these layers. Jojoba Oil has a wonderful balance of vitamins A, D and E and fatty acids. These vitamins and fatty acids are good for skin regeneration and to help prevent accelerated skin ageing. They nourish the cells.
Benefits
Jojoba is anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and hypoallegenic. it is calming and soothing and can help to calm scars, burns, eczema, psoriasis, rashes, dermatitis, nappy rash, acne and more.
Jojoba is also nourishing and wonderful for mature skin, stretch marks, dry skin, cellulite, pigmentation, oily skin and age spots.
- Helps maintain skin hydration
- Packed with antioxidants - rich in flavonoids and vitamin E
- Anti-inflammatory properties to help soothe skin - can help soothe eczema, rosacea and sensitive skin
- Helps with acne-prone skin - non-comedogenic, balances skin's natural oil production, anti-inflammatory
At Flora & Fauna we have some beautiful products with Jojoba. We have The Australian Jojoba Company which is Australian made and sustainable and all of its products have Jojoba at their heart. Happy Skincare Jojoba Oil is a beautiful oil to add into your skin care routine. La Mav Jojoba Beads & Argan Oil Face Scrub is a good way to exfoliate the skin prior to applying the oil.
At Flora & Fauna all our make up is cruelty free and vegan and Ere Perez also have make up which contains Jojoba Oils. Ere Perez's eye pencils contain Jojoba such as Ere Perez's Black Eye Pencil.
