Jojoba Oil

Latin (Botanical) Name: Simmondsia Chinensis

Plant Family: Simmondsiaceae

Common Extraction Method: Cold press

Typically Used Plant Part: Seed

Color: Golden yellow

Aromatic Characteristic: Light, pleasant aroma

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Jojoba is an evergreen shrub that grows in arid and semi-arid areas. These desert shrubs can be grown in a harsh, low irrigation and high temperature environment and are tolerant of a variety of environmental conditions. The plant is native to Baja California and the Sonoran Desert in north-central Mexico and the southwestern United States.

It was first mentioned in literature by Mexican historian Clavijero (1789) as a currency for exchanging herbs and goods used by Native Americans in Baja California for its medicinal properties. Native Americans used jojoba oil to heal irritated skin and wounds.

Since the 1930s, jojoba has been scientifically studied. After the 1970s, jojoba began to be widely cultivated and processed. Because the ban on importing whale oil into the United States in 1971 led to the discovery of different applications of jojoba oil in the cosmetic and other industries.

KEY COMPONENTS / ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Oleic acid (Omega 9)
Behenic acid
Eicosenoic acid
Erucic acid
Nervonic acid

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BENEFITS

Skin and hair friendly:

Jojoba oil helps moisturize the skin and hair [1].

Jojoba oil regulates sebum production because it has a very similar structure to the sebum the body produces naturally. When you apply jojoba oil to your skin, it relaxes and moisturizes. This sends a signal that your skin does not need additional sebum for hydration. In this way, it helps to prevent the skin from looking oily and prevent acne caused by clogged pores.

Collagen is the protein found in the skin, hair, nails, teeth, bones, muscles, joints and tissues that forms the structural skeleton of the body. It is the most abundant protein in the body and makes up one-third of all body proteins. Its main task is to strengthen connective tissues and give elasticity to the skin. With the natural cycle of life and aging, the skin's collagen production decreases. With a lack of collagen, the skin and hair lose their elasticity and become vulnerable to damage. Wrinkles begin to appear on the skin that loses its elasticity and breakage in the hair. The antioxidants in jojoba oil help the body to produce collagen, thus helping the skin and hair regain their elasticity and moisture balance [2] [3].

It shows antioxidant characteristic:

Jojoba oil, with its vitamin E content, helps your skin fight oxidative stress caused by pollutants and other toxins that it is exposed to daily [3].

It shows antimicrobial and antifungal characteristics:

Studies have shown that jojoba oil kills certain bacteria and fungi that can cause salmonella, E. coli infection and candida [4].

WARNINGS

FOR EXTERNAL USE, NON-DRINKABLE.
Avoid contact with eyes, in case of contact rinse with plenty of water.
Do not use the product if you have a known allergy to any of its ingredients.
It is recommended that children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, people using medication should consult their doctor before using jojoba oil.

ACADEMIC STUDIES

[1] M. Estanqueiro, J. Conceição, M. H. Amaral, J. M. Sousa Lobo (2014). Characterization, sensorial evaluation and moisturizing efficacy of nanolipidgel formulations. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2014 Apr;36(2):159-66.

[2] B. Han, M. E. Nimni (2005). Transdermal delivery of amino acids and antioxidants enhance collagen synthesis: in vivo and in vitro studies. Connect Tissue Res. 2005;46(4-5):251-7.

[3] J. A. Evans, E. J. Johnson (2010). The Role of Phytonutrients in Skin Health. Nutrients. 2010 Aug; 2(8): 903–928.

[4] J. R. Al-Obaidi, M. F. Halabi, N. S. AlKhalifah, S. Asanar, A. A. Al-Soqeer, M. F. Attia (2017). A review on plant importance, biotechnological aspects, and cultivation challenges of jojoba plant. Biol Res. 2017; 50: 25.