Jojoba Oil

Botanical Name:	Simmondsia chinensis
Aroma:	Pleasant, light, sweet and nutty
Properties:	Anti inflammatory, easily absorbable, antioxidantx
Uses:	Hair Care, Skin Care

Jojoba oil in actuality is a liquid wax that came into prominence during the 1970s, at the time, when killing of whales for commercial use was banned. Jojoba oil possesses the same properties as the oil derived from the sperm whale. The word Jojoba is pronounced as "ho-ho-ba". Texture wise, Jojoba oil resembles the sebum of our own skin. Jojoba oil makes a superb moisturizer and is suitable for all skin types. It unclogs the pores, thereby making the skin free from any sort of impurities. To know more about the uses and health benefits of Jojoba organic oil, read on…

Light and silky in touch, Jojoba oil is yellowish in color. The oil extracted from Jojoba (the botanical name of which is Simmondsia chinensis) contains adequate amount of myristic acid. It is owing to its presence that the oil has anti inflammatory properties. The oil quickly penetrates into the skin and works wonders for dry and sensitive skin. Jojoba organic oil is also heading for making a niche for itself in the arena of hair care. Infact, it is one of the major ingredients in most of the hair care products including shampoos.

Jojoba oil adds life to the dead hair and brings back the lost glow, shine and smoothness. It has a very light, sweet, nutty aroma that is very pleasant. This oil is quite expensive; therefore, it is used in very less quantities in the hair care products. The oil is of great value in getting rid of ugly acne pimples that settle on the skin and become a cause of frustration. Being an antioxidant, it does not become rancid fastly. For body massage, it can be used either pure or mixed with other carrier oils.