Liquid wax from jojoba seeds, jojoba oil has many virtues for the skin and scalp. His particuliarity ? Its strong resemblance to human sebum thus makes it possible to regulate that of our body, and therefore to soothe the small ailments of everyday life. The benefits of jojoba oil are manifold. For the epidermis, jojoba oil will reduce redness and skin infections, including acne. Also jojoba oil will help to reduce the production of sebum for oily skin, or on the contrary to accelerate its production for dry skin. In addition, jojoba oil is an excellent natural makeup remover which, at the same time, hydrates your epidermis. Mature skin will appreciate its anti-aging properties, due to its high vitamin D content. On the hair side, jojoba oil demonstrates its multiple capacities:for dry hair, this oil will moisturize the scalp while reducing split ends, while for oily hair, the regulation of sebum will allow more space between shampoos.
Applying jojoba oil is relatively simple. Having a neutral smell, jojoba oil can be applied directly to the body. For faster penetration, favor circular movements, while massaging the epidermis. These movements will also be an effective anti-cellulite weapon, especially with jojoba oil. Ideal to apply at night, for quick results, jojoba oil must also be heated before application. To do this, take a few drops of oil between your hands and then bring your palms together while rotating. For practical advice, prefer the application using a spray pump or a dropper pipette, for more targeted areas.
If jojoba oil can be sufficient on its own because of its many benefits, it can also be mixed with essential oils or other everyday ingredients for specific needs. Whether creating a mask or a body scrub, jojoba oil is versatile. Enjoy an anti-cellulite serum by adding the juice of a lemon, or an exfoliating treatment with oatmeal or cane sugar. Also, jojoba oil goes perfectly with rosemary essential oil for oily hair, or ylang-ylang supplemented with an egg yolk for dry hair. Finally, to fight against aging of the epidermis, mix jojoba oil with argan oil, essential oil of petitgrain and rosewood.
