Jojoba Oil for Skin, Hair & Face - The Benefits

Jojoba oil is a popular, natural oil that is perfect for skincare and massage. Discover the unique benefits of jojoba oil and how it can be a valuable addition to your daily care routine.

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1. What is Jojoba Oil?

Jojoba oil is a versatile product that is derived from the seeds of the jojoba plant. It is widely used in skin and hair caredue to the many nutrients it provides, such as vitamin E, B vitamins, and antioxidants. These properties make it a highly popular ingredient in skincare products! Jojoba plants mainly grow in dry, desert-like areas of North and Central America, such as Arizona, California, and parts of Mexico.

The difference between cold-pressed and refined jojoba oil

In general, jojoba oil is always cold-pressed, as it has a long shelf life. Additionally, refined jojoba oil is often more expensive than cold-pressed jojoba oil.

Cold-pressed jojoba oil is obtained by pressing the seeds at low temperatures, preserving the natural nutrients. This results in the purest and highest-quality form of jojoba oil. This oil is yellow in color and slightly more oily than refined jojoba oil. Cold-pressed jojoba oil has almost no scent.
Refined jojoba oil is further processed after extraction to reduce impurities. While this process reduces the color and makes the oil slightly thinner, it also means that some of the vitamins and antioxidants are lost. For this reason, at ZenGrowth, we prefer cold-pressed jojoba oil.

How does jojoba oil smell?

Jojoba oil has almost no scent. If you really smell it carefully, you might detect a mild, nutty or earthy scent that is subtle and quickly fades after application.

2. The Benefits of Jojoba Oil

Jojoba oil is known as "liquid gold" because of its many beneficial properties. It is a natural antioxidant, rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids, and has antibacterial, moisturizing, and soothing properties.
Furthermore, it helps regulate sebum production, making it suitable for both oily and dry skin, as well as acne-prone skin.

Benefits of Jojoba Oil for Your Face

Jojoba oil is perfect as a facial oil because it absorbs quickly, leaves no greasy residue, and doesn't clog pores — making it suitable for skin prone to pimples and acne. The sebum-regulating effect helps keep the skin healthy and balanced in terms of oil production.

You can use jojoba oil as a natural makeup remover, leaving a soft, hydrating feeling. TIP: Use it as a facial serum! The odorless jojoba oil can be used directly, or you can add a drop of natural essential oil for a pleasant fragrance. Jojoba oil is also ideal for dry or cracked lips. A small amount applied to your lips works perfectly as a natural hydrating lip oil.

Benefits of Jojoba Oil for the Skin

Jojoba oil is a versatile oil that can be used perfectly for skincare, even for various skin issues such as eczema (read more about this in the blog). Since the oil closely resembles the natural sebum of the skin, it helps regulate sebum production. Furthermore, it doesn't clog the pores like some synthetic products do.

You can use the oil as a body oil, making it the perfect alternative to body lotions that are full of synthetic ingredients, which can dry out your skin. Simply apply it to your skin after showering, just like you would with a body lotion.
You can also use it during the shower as a body oil to soften your skin, or use it as shaving oil.

Benefits of Jojoba Oil for the Hair

Jojoba oil is also an excellent product for your hair and eyebrows. The nutrients in this oil stimulate hair growth and strengthen the hair, which can help prevent hair loss.
If you want to use jojoba oil to prevent hair loss, you can follow these steps:

Step 1: Massage a small amount of jojoba oil into your scalp with your fingertips.
Step 2: Leave the oil on your scalp for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Step 3: Wash your hair with a mild shampoo and follow up with conditioner as usual.

Repeat this procedure two to three times a week for the best results. It is also effective for treating a dry scalp and dandruff.

You can also do this procedure on your eyebrows, which helps strengthen your eyebrows and leaves them with a nice shine. Apply the oil in a massaging motion and then rinse it off with facewash.

Tip: Use jojoba oil as a hair mask to reduce frizz, repair split ends, and give your hair a shiny finish without making it greasy.
For this, apply the oil all over your hair. This treatment can help jojoba oil free clogged hair follicles and promote hair growth when applied to the scalp.

Jojoba Oil for Your Beard

Since jojoba is non-allergenic and non-comedogenic, it is the perfect natural pre-shave oil for use on the face.
Jojoba oil is very effective in preventing shaving bumps and can be used as an aftershave balm. It soothes and nourishes the skin, leaving it soft and smooth without an oily or greasy feeling. Unlike many aftershaves with alcohol and other harsh ingredients, jojoba doesn't sting.
Here are the steps you can follow if you plan to use jojoba oil as aftershave:
Because jojoba is naturally anti-inflammatory, it helps the oil to calm the sensitive skin after shaving and reduces the chance of shaving bumps, redness, and burning.

Benefits of Jojoba Oil for Massages

Jojoba oil is a perfect product to use as massage oil! This is because the oil is packed with vitamins and minerals that the skin absorbs as it nourishes. Additionally, jojoba oil leaves a soft, pleasant feeling without feeling greasy.

3. Jojoba Oil for Skin Problems

Jojoba oil is rightly called the "golden oil." This oil is packed with useful nutrients and minerals that are beneficial for skincare. It ensures your skin stays healthy and can also help with various skin problems.

Jojoba Oil for Eczema: If you suffer from eczema but still want to hydrate your skin, jojoba oil is highly suitable! It doesn't clog the pores and absorbs quickly, which can help reduce redness and itching caused by eczema.

Jojoba Oil for Rosacea: The antifungal and antibacterial properties of jojoba oil can provide relief for rosacea. It can help reduce swelling and redness due to its anti-inflammatory effects. This way, your skin feels hydrated and less irritated.

Jojoba Oil for Psoriasis: People with psoriasis can use jojoba oil as a skincare remedy. It can be a natural support to soothe irritation, itching, and redness. While it does not provide a cure, it contributes to better skincare and may reduce symptoms.

Jojoba Oil for Scars: Thanks to its wound-healing properties and high vitamin E content, jojoba oil can help reduce scars. For best results, apply the oil to the scar daily (or several times a day).

Jojoba Oil for Sunburned Skin: Did you know that jojoba oil can also help with sunburned skin? While we all know aloe vera works well, jojoba oil is just as effective! The antioxidants, vitamin E, and anti-inflammatory properties soothe the skin and promote healing.

4. Why Jojoba Oil and Not Other Oils?

The "golden oil" has many beneficial properties, but it also has unique characteristics that set it apart from other oils.

Jojoba Oil vs Almond Oil

The choice between jojoba oil and almond oil depends on your specific skin and hair needs. As mentioned earlier, jojoba oil is known for its similarity to human sebum, allowing it to hydrate the skin effectively without clogging the pores. Therefore, jojoba oil is usually preferred for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, while almond oil is often preferred for dry, damaged skin.

Almond oil is rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids, which makes it soothing and highly nourishing for the skin. This oil is ideal for dry and sensitive skin due to its deep hydration.

For your hair, jojoba oil helps in resolving sebum buildup (which causes your hair to feel greasy and dirty) and maintains the balance of sebum production. This keeps the scalp hydrated and stimulates natural hair growth. Thus, it prevents hair loss, strengthens hair, preserves hair thickness, and hydrates hair follicles, giving your hair a beautiful, hydrated shine.

On the other hand, almond oil is often preferred for dry hair and dandruff. Almond oil can relieve dandruff by soothing itching and inhibiting fungal growth. Although there is no evidence that it stimulates hair growth, it does make hair stronger and less prone to damage, which indirectly promotes hair growth. The vitamin E in almond oil acts as an antioxidant and helps keep the hair youthful and healthy.

Almond oil is more suitable for people with dry and frizzy hair due to its thicker texture and highly moisturizing properties. Jojoba oil is thinner and absorbs more quickly into your hair, making it more versatile and suitable for different hair types, including slightly oilier hair and scalp types.

Jojoba Oil vs Argan Oil

Which oil is the best choice between jojoba oil and argan oil depends on your preference and usage.

Both jojoba oil and argan oil can be used for your skin and hair care, making them multifunctional products. Both are hydrating and also strengthen your hair and skin. These oils are both considered "dry" oils because they don't feel greasy and are quickly absorbed by the skin and hair.

But there are also differences between the two oils.

Both oils are excellent moisturizers, but they suit different skin types. Jojoba oil is better suited for people with oily or acne-prone skin because it mimics the skin's natural oils and helps regulate sebum production. Argan oil, on the other hand, is ideal for dry, dehydrated, or mature skin due to its rich, nourishing texture. Additionally, jojoba oil naturally has a light SPF factor of 4. Therefore, jojoba oil can offer light protection against UV rays from the sun, while argan oil does not have this property.

Lastly, argan oil contains more vitamin E and stays slightly longer on the skin's surface compared to jojoba oil. This results in a longer-lasting nourishing effect.
As we age and our skin loses collagen, vitamin E as an antioxidant offers extra protection, making argan oil a better option for mature skin.