Jojoba ( Simmondsia chinensis) is a shrub native to the deserts. Jojoba is grown commercially for its
oil, a liquid wax ester, extracted from the seed. Jojoba grows to 1–2 metres (3.3–6.6
ft) tall, with a broad, dense crown. The leaves are opposite, oval in shape,
2–4 centimetres (0.79–1.6 in) long and 1.5–3 centimetres (0.59–1.2 in) broad,
thick waxy glaucous gray-green in color. The flowers are small,
greenish-yellow, with 5–6 sepals and no petals.
Each plant is single-sex, either male or female, with
hermaphrodites being extremely rare. The fruit is an acorn-shaped ovoid,
three-angled capsule 1–2 centimetres (0.39–0.79 in) long, partly enclosed at
the base by the sepals. The mature seed is a hard oval, dark brown in color and
contains an oil (liquid wax) content of approximately 54%.
Benefits and
opportunities
Jojoba (Simmondsie chinensis) oil contains many biological and
mineral substances, this is necessary for a beautiful and well-groomed
skin. Because of its balanced
composition is suitable for all skin types. Over the years the production of
collagen in our skin slows down, what leads to lose elasticity and resilience
to harmful of the adverse environmental impacts. It helps to fight wrinkles (ageing wrinkles),
stretch striae, scars, cellulite.Effective with problematic skin (ecsema,
psoriasis) .Soothes irritated skin. Jojoba oil increases the natural production
of collagen.
In addition to Jojoba oil has a natural protection the fourth
factor that optimizes the assimilation of vitamin D and protects against
harmful rays.
Uses
The best oil for facial and body skin care; massage oil (mixed with
another oils); oil for hair; oil for tanning (mixed with carrot oil); relieves
irritation after shaving. Add to cream, lotion and shampoo.
How to care for
Jojoba oil
Keep Jojoba oil in a cool
and dark place, tightly sealed.
