Benefits of Jojoba Oil

by Rupa Kumari

BENEFITS OF JOJOBA OIL: Jojoba oil, a liquid wax extracted from the nut of an indigenous American shrub has become very popular and is being widely used these days for various purposes. This liquid wax is later on refined into odorless, colorless oil. Jojoba oil closely resembles sebum, making it a natural skin conditioner.

It’s well known how important Vitamin E and vitamin B-Complex is for good hair and skin. The good thing about jojoba oil, it is highly rich in these, making it wonderful oil for both hair and skin. Dry scalp or chapped lips, jojoba oil can be used in numerous situations. It is time you grab one too, but before that, here are its various benefits for the skin and hair.

BENEFITS OF JOJOBA OIL

BENEFITS OF JOJOBA OIL

  • SKIN MOISTURIZER –

This non sticky oil acts as a skin moisturizer. We already know how soaps and other skin cleaning products strip off the natural oil or sebum from the skin making it dry and itchy. A few drops of Jojoba oil and the skin is good to go. It seals the moisture and acts as a guard against external impurities. This natural non-sticky skin moisturizer also makes the skin soft and thus preventing itchiness or irritation.

  • TREATS SKIN DISORDERS-

Various skin disorders like eczema, rosacea etc can be treated with jojoba oil. Well, I too was unaware of this fact, but yes it does treat the skin disorders and provides relief due to its antifungal and anti inflammatory properties. This is considered a natural cure for eczema. Dip a cotton into the oil and apply directly to the affected area, this will sooth the situation.

  • PREVETS RAZOR BURNS  -

Cuts and burns are very common issues with razors. But with jojoba oil, the threat of shaving incidents like cuts and razor burns gets eliminated. It is 100 percent natural and promotes healthy skin. Just apply it before you shave next time to avoid such razor troubles. In case you have a cut after, just apply the oil and it will heal quickly.

  • ACNE CONTROL –

Haven’t we all gone through acne problem while growing up. However, some face it even after growing up.  The solution to your acne problem is jojoba oil. It will not just deep cleanse the face but also penetrate deep inside the pores to treat the acne problem from the roots. This happens due to Vitamins A and E present in the oil.

  • TREATS CRACKED FEET AND DRY HANDS -

Winter is gone, yet many of us still face the problem of cracked feet and dry hands.. in addition to it, frequent use of soap does no good. Applying jojoba oil on feet and hands can solve this problem and also makes them soft and supple.  Another trick one can try is soaking the hands and feet in warm water for 5 to 10 minutes. Afterward massage it well with the jojoba oil.

  • FIGHTS FUNGI AND INFECTIONS –

The antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties of jojoba oil make it perfect for treating any skin related issue. It can be used to treat toenail fungus, athlete’s foot and even helps in getting rid of warts. This is a magical oil for all your skin related problems, plus no side effects.

  • REDUCES THE EFFECT OF SUNBURNS –

Well, it is no secret how UV rays damage our skin. Skin burn hurts real bad and no chemical product eases the pain.  One can use jojoba oil to treat sunburns and protect the skin from UV rays. The vitamin E and B-complex vitamins in the Jojoba oil help in damage control and skin repair. The use of this natural waxy substance regenerates and normalizes the skin by providing relief to it.

  • A MAKEUP REMOVER/BODY OIL-

One can also use jojoba oil as a makeup remover and a body oil. Vitamin E makes it perfect to be used on the skin. Instead of spending a lot on different products, invest your money in Jojoba oil and make use for several reasons.

  • CONTROLS HAIR LOSS –

Hair loss is the BIGGEST problem of our lives. With the monsoon, hair loss also becomes very frequent. Jojoba oil comes to our rescue by controlling hair loss and promotes healthy hair growth. It penetrates deep into the hair follicles and dissolves the sebum buildup, thus clearing the blockage. This results in hair growth. The vitamins and minerals in the oil make it a great hair oil, perfect for the hair and scalp.

  • TREATS DRY AND FIZZY HAIR-

Jojoba oil can be great for controlling dry frizzy hair. It moisturizes conditions and makes the hair tangle free. Massage the hair well before washing it off with a mild shampoo. You can also put a few drops of it in the shampoo, to control the dryness. Or you can just drop some on your damp hair to keep it manageable and frizz-free.

  • TO CONTROL DANDRUFF –

Dandruff is a common sight during the winter. No one likes dry, irritated, itching scalp. Use Jojoba oil to cure this problem.

  • OTHER BENEFITS –

The benefits of jojoba oil are not just limited to skin and hair, it can also be used to improve the health of your nails. It helps in preventing wrinkles and early signs of aging. Not just this, but it can also be used as a lip balm, under eye oil, for stretch marks etc

Thus, there are several ways to use jojoba oil to avail its maximum benefits. Now that you know how good this magical oil is for you, don’t give any second thought on using it..

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6 comments

Apoorwa verma July 17, 2018 - 12:56 AM

It has multipurpose uses then…including medical and beauty related benefits
You have beautifully compiled this article rupa …loved reading it ?❤️?

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rupa- kumari July 18, 2018 - 11:39 AM

thank you Apoorwa ??

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Shivani Singh July 17, 2018 - 8:54 AM

It is an eye opening article for people like me who suffer drom acne. It has ao many positives about it, never knew!! Well researched article ??

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rupa- kumari July 18, 2018 - 11:41 AM

yeah you should definitely give it a try ?? let us know ur experience ?

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Sreeparna Ganguly July 17, 2018 - 11:38 AM

Jojoba oil is an amazing oil then!
Nice informative article rupa???

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rupa- kumari July 18, 2018 - 11:42 AM

yes it is sweetie. thanks a lot ??

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