All about Jojoba

Name: Simmondsia chinesis seed oil .

Other names: "Inca Gold", "Desert Gold", "Sheep's Nut", "Hohowi", "Wild Hazelnut", "Coffee Tree"

Origin: Israel

Botanical family: Simmondsiascées

Part(s) used: Jojoba seeds

Storage: How fortunate! Kept away from light and humidity in its tightly closed bottle, jojoba oil does not oxidize and remains usable for years.

Cautions: If in contact with eyes, rinse for several minutes, keeping eyelids open.
If swallowed, rinse mouth.

Jojoba oil has no particular contraindications, and is suitable for all hair and skin types, including pregnant and breast-feeding women.

The Mexican Indians are known to have been the first to use Jojoba. Jojoba seeds were also used in their diet. Consumed raw, they were also used to produce a beverage quite similar to the coffee we know today.

As forJojoba oil, it was prized for its medicinal virtues:Jojoba oil helps to heal wounds. A miracle worker, it was also prized at the time for preserving the beauty of skin and hair. Because of the hot, sunny climate, skin and hair were under attack, andjojoba oil helped to protect them.

Hair was very important to the Indians. As a symbol of strength, power and courage, beautiful hair was highly prized. It was also used to communicate with the spirits.Jojoba oil ensured strong, healthy hair.

The commercialization of jojoba oil

The democratization of jojoba oil came about thanks to circumstances that were initially rather... negative. In 1971, whale oil and blubber used in cosmetics (lipsticks, for example) were banned along with whaling.

Some time earlier, two American researchers, Ford and Green, carried out a study and found significant physico-chemical similarities between whale oil and jojoba oil. Jojoba oil replaced whale oil in cosmetics. It began to be exported and used worldwide.

How do we obtain this famous liquid gold?

Unlike its counterparts, this vegetable oil is very easy to extract. First cold-press extraction is all that's needed to collect the yellow wax. The precious oil is harvested from jojoba seeds. It doesn't oxidize, and it keeps very well because it's entirely pure and natural. This liquid wax is yellow-gold in color and absolutely odorless.

Extraction by first cold pressing

This mechanical extraction method involves pressing oleaginous fruits or seeds to extract the oil. Unlike multiple pressing, which requires the raw material to be heated and pressed several times, first cold pressing ensures optimum oil quality.

Jojoba oil is actually a liquid wax, not a vegetable oil. It is distinguished by its composition, which is naturally very similar to human sebum.

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Start the day with jojoba oil.

Jojoba oil protects the skin from external aggressions. For this reason and many others, you can use it in the morning to replace your day cream. Dry and non-greasy, just a few drops of this oil will nourish your skin and prepare it for the day. Even if you're wearing make-up, don't hesitate! It can also be used as a make-up primer.

A precious skin care oil.

Jojoba oil is an ideal ingredient for your face care routine, as it deeply moisturizes and nourishes while leaving a non-greasy feel.
Sebo-regulating, it deeply moisturizes and nourishes combination and oily skin without clogging pores. Jojoba oil is also a soothing oil with a reputation for healing. You can therefore incorporate it into your day or night creams.

Jojoba oil is an outstanding make-up remover!

Jojoba oil is often recommended as a natural make-up remover, as it is the oil closest to human sebum. This makes it ideal for use on all skin types, even oily skin, on which it will act as a sebum regulator.
What's more, no make-up is resistant to oil, even waterproof, so you save time while nourishing your skin.
Simply take a few drops of oil and apply them directly to your face, using your hands or a washable make-up remover square. Use circular movements all over your face to dissolve make-up, paying particular attention to your eyes. Then rinse your face with lukewarm water or wash with a mild soap.

A 100% natural after-sun solution.

Jojoba oil can be applied to the skin after sun exposure. It provides all-natural protection.

Jojoba oil as a daily care product for dry hair

Jojoba oil can be used daily on all hair types, especially dry, curly hair. On damp or dry hair, a few drops are all it takes to moisturize and add shine without greasiness. For easy application, you can also use a spray bottle.

Jojoba oil in an oil bath

To care for your hair, there's nothing like an oil bath. Apply a generous amount of jojoba oil all over your hair, paying particular attention to the ends, which are often the driest and most brittle. Jojoba oil is ideal as an oil bath. Rich in vitamin E and fatty acids, it coats hair and tightens scales. Leave your oil bath on for a few hours, or even overnight. Then shampoo your hair.

Jojoba oil as a cranial massage for oily hair or to combat dandruff

For oily scalps, Jojoba oil can be used as a head massage just before shampooing.
Its benefits? Jojoba oil helps regulate scalp sebum and combat greasy roots. Take a small amount of oil and massage in circular movements for a few minutes. Then shampoo your hair. A second shampoo may be necessary to remove all the oil.