Jojoba Oil

Description

Jojoba oil is made from the the jojoba plant, found in southern Arizona, southern California and northwestern Mexico. It has been used by Native Americans or centuries to treat cuts and bruises. Jojoba oil is full of vitamins and minerals including vitamin E, vitamin B complex, silicon, chromium, copper and zinc. It’s healing ability is as a result of its high percentage of iodine (82%). It also has many beneficial acids that provide emollient properties- erucic, oleic and gadoleic fatty acids.

 

Uses/Benefits

1. Anti-Aging Moisturizer

Cleanse the face and neck. Apply a drop or two and work in circular motions on the face and neck at night to prevent/reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

2. Makeup Remover

Add a few drops of jojoba oil to a cotton ball and gently remove makeup. Jojoba removes dirt, makeup and harmful bacteria.It is hypoallergenic and offers a chemical free way to cleanse the face. 

3. Skin Toner

After cleansing the face and neck, apply All Natural Essentials’ rose water toner and follow up with a drop or two of jojoba oil to complete the skin toning action.

4. Heals Acne infested/inflamed/scared skin

Cleanse acne prone/scarred areas of the skin. Jojoba oil is non comedogenic.  Apply a few drops of jojoba oil to a cotton ball and apply to areas of the skin affected by acne or scarring from acne.

6. Razor Bumps

Apply before shaving to minimize cuts and burns. Also apply after shaving to heal minor bruises from razor bumps and burns around the face and legs.

7. Whole-Body Moisturizer

Combine All Natural Essentials’ jojoba oil with argan oil or sweet almond oil and use as a natural moisturizer all over the body. Combine with lemon, orange and lavender essential oils to create a lovely combo for your entire body.

8. Leave-In Conditioner 

Apply a few drops of jojoba oil to scalp and hair by itself, or warm up a tiny bit of shea butter and jojoba oil using the double boiler method to create a natural leave in hair conditioner for dry, brittle, frizzy and weak hair. Be sure to apply all the way to the ends of hair.

9. Deep Treatment

To treat dry, frizzy, weak or dandruff prone hair, warm up a slice of shea butter using the double boiler method. Add a few drops of jojoba oil and massage into scalp and hair including the ends. Wear a shower cup overnight and wash hair in the morning. Follow with a few drops of jojoba oil and style.

10. Dry Foot, Elbow And Knee Treatment

After cleansing skin, rub a few drops of jojoba oil onto the desired areas to relieve dry/cracked skin. For an intense treatment, wear socks overnight to treat cracked soles. Wash off once treatment is done. Do not attempt to walk around when feet are covered with the oil.

Storage

Store in a cool dark location out of direct light. For optimal performance, use within six months.