Jojoba oil is comes from the seed of the Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) plant, which is a shrub native to southern Arizona, southern California and northwestern Mexico. Although called an oil, it’s actually a liquid plant wax and has been used in folk medicine for a number of ailments. Native Americans use jojoba oil for treating sores and bruises.Today, it’s commonly used to treat acne, psoriasis, sunburn and chapped skin. It’s also used by people who are balding because it encourages hair regrowth. Because jojoba is an emollient, it soothes the skin and unclogs hair follicles. Many people know jojoba oil to be a carrier oil for essential oil uses, such as making skin and hair products, but it’s actually an effective skin moisturizer and healer on its own.Jojoba Oil is appreciated throughout the globe as a much-praised base oil to dilute a wide range of essential oils. Be it lavender, rosemary, jasmine or other essential oil, dilute in it to attain a relaxed feel of massage therapy. Jojoba oil is one of the lightest oils available in nature. This odourless and colourless oil has an extensive range of beauty applications for skin and hair. It is gentle enough for direct application over the skin as it is non-irritant carrier oil.
