Jojoba oil is a vegetable oil that comes from the jojoba shrub. The plant is found in Mexico, Arizona and southern California. Native Americans used the seed and the oil from the jojoba for many medicinal purposes. Today it is used in lipsticks, shampoos, skin creams and other products.
Treating Cuts
Jojoba oil is used to treat cuts, sores, bruises and burns. The oil softens, settles and smooths blemished and battered skin. It has antimicrobial properties.
Skin Soother
Windburn and sunburn are treated with jojoba oil. The oil's gentle moisturizing properties heal and soothe skin damaged by wind and sun. It nourishes without making skin oily.
Hair
Jojoba oil is found in many shampoos and hair conditioners. It is an excellent scalp treatment, helping with flaky skin and dandruff. Being chemically similar to the sebum produced by the body, it can dissolve excess sebum. Jojoba oil also improves the condition of over-treated and damaged hair.
Appetite Suppressant
Native Americans used jojoba oil as an appetite suppressant when food was not available. Today it is used to control appetite. The seeds are roasted as a coffee-like beverage.
Make-up Remover
Removing makeup can be harsh and drying to skin. Jojoba oil removes makeup gently and without harsh chemicals, leaving skin soft and supple.
Canker Sores, Athlete's Foot, Warts and Acne
A drop of jojoba oil can help cure canker sores, relieve athlete's foot and clear up acne. It has also been know to help warts disappear.
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