Plant

Jojoba plant grows mainly in desert and semi-desert areas. Major plantations can be found in countries like Argentina, Australia, Israel, Mexico, Peru, and the United States. Jojoba is particularly important in the Sonoran Desert, where it is one of the most valuable native plants. Its ability to thrive in arid conditions makes it ideal for these regions.

Medicinal properties

Jojoba is a popular medicinal plant cultivated around the world. Its seeds and oil have been used for many years to help with skin problems, wounds, sore throats, hair growth, improvement of liver functions, enhancement of immunity and even serious conditions like obesity and cancer. Research shows that jojoba oil has many benefits, such as reducing inflammation, fighting acne and fungi, relieving pain, and helping control blood sugar. It is widely used in pharmaceutical and medical industry. Jojoba oil is considered among the top-ranked oils as it contains numerous beneficial compounds, such as vitamins, sterols and flavonoids.

Skin and Haircare Properties

Jojoba seed oil has a high biocompatibility with the skin. It is quickly absorbed whitout leaving an oily film on the skin. Its structure resembles the sebum produced naturally by the skin which helps to rebuild the natural hydrolipid mantle of the skin. Jojoba oil (1) moisturizes, regenerates and soothes the skin, (2) has an antibacterial and sebostatic effect, which can help to reduce inflammation, (3) helps relieving dryness, flaking, itching, and related dry skin symptoms, (4) notably accelerates the wound closure and stimulates collagen synthesis, as proved by the scientific experiments.

Recommended use

It is particularly recommended for the care of dry, mature, dehydrated skin with the first signs of aging, as well as sensitive and problematic skin. It helps balancing sebum secretion. Jojoba oil is also recommended for hair care, especially for thin and weak hair.

Scientific reports

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21211559/