What is jojoba oil?
It is taken from the seeds of the jojoba shrub that originates in North American deserts.
What can it do for your skin?
Hydrating
It attracts water to the epidermis and keeps the skin hydrated.
Controls Oil Production
Jojoba oil mimics the oil in our skin– the skin sends a signal to the glands that there is no need to produce more oil since it thinks that there is enough oil already.
Fights Free Radicals
Jojoba oil is rich in vitamin E, which is a known antioxidant. It can protect and fight damage produced by UV rays, pollution, and toxins.
Speeds up Wound Healing
Because of its vitamin E, jojoba oil decreases healing time for wound repair and recovery and helps in reducing the appearance of post-acne marks.
Anti-Inflammatory
Jojoba oil has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that can reduce acne formation and inflammation from psoriasis and eczema.
Anti-Aging
Since it is an anti-oxidant, jojoba oil may help slow down signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles.
How to begin applying?
Always do a spot test before diving in.
Test 2 drops of jojoba oil and apply them onto the back of your neck or behind your ear. Leave it overnight and take note of skin reactions if there are any.
Remember that it is in oil form. This means that it is best used to seal in moisture and should be at the very last of your skincare routine.
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About the Author: Dr. Elli Reyes is a specialist of Aesthetic Medicine from the Philippines. With over four years of specialized training, her aesthetic practice has involved a variety of skin treatments involving Botox, fillers, and the like. As a licensed physician, she has been engaged by multiple clinics and is regularly interviewed by the local media as an expert in the science of the skin. Her research and writings to date have centered on nutrition, functional health, and general beauty.
