Jojoba.  What is it and how does it work in black skin care products?  When used in your skin care products, it’s helping to moisturize your skin and control the production of oil.

Did you know that this plant actually produces a wax? Yes!  It’s a shrub that produces acorn-shaped seeds.

Jojoba and Black Skin Care

Jojoba oil has been shown to have a range of benefits for African American skin. Not only does its unique structure allow it to serve multiple purposes but also helps your own natural oils penetrate deeper into thirsty skin.

There are many properties of jojoba (ho-HOBA), and the magic it performs when incorporated into black skin care products.

You’ll find that it’s used in anti-aging products. Why?  Because it’s been known to help soften fine lines and wrinkles.  It’s also been known to help with inflammation.  That being said, it will help with calming your skin during eczema flair ups.

Jojoba has Vitamin E and B-complex and this helps in repairing your skin after trauma.

Acne challenged skin is also known to benefit from using jojoba oil. A six-week study, done in 2012 and published in the Research in Complementary Medicine Journal, showed that of 194 people, 54% had reduced acne.

It also showed a 44% reduction in inflamed bumps, 60% reduction in pus-filled bumps and 60% reduction in whiteheads or blackheads.

Wax or Oil?  Which Jojoba Product is Best?

Both actually.  You’’l find benefits in using both. In some facial products, you’ll find the beads being used as an exfoliant.  The tiny beads will work wonders on your skin when it comes to removing dead skin cell buildup.

In other facial products, you’ll find the oil used in serums for acne, eczema and other skin care challenges like sunburn and wrinkles.  You can also apply jojoba oil directly on your skin.

Skin care therapist, herbalist and naturopathic doctors use a lot of jojoba oil and wax.

Tips for Purchasing Jojoba  Oil

It’s often recommended that you buy the oil unrefined, organic or cold-pressed virgin.  It will be clear with a bright golden color and have a mild nutty scent.

It’s better to look for oils that are sold in dark amber or blue glass bottles.  Jojoba oil is easily degraded by sunlight. Choose wisely, there are lots of companies selling this product in clear containers.

Pricing doesn’t always guarantee the best quality. Some high priced oils have been diluted with other ingredients.  Make sure that the labels do not include mineral oil or isopropyl alcohol.  Both of these ingredients can cause skin irritations.

There’s So Much More to Learn About Jojoba

By no means can the benefits of jojoba oil be fully covered in this article.  I invite you to study more about this wonderful oil on your own.  You’ll find that it makes a great carrier oil for facial serums and hair serums.  We’ll save those subjects for another day.

If you like what you’ve read here, share it with a friend.  That’s it for this week.  As always…

Dedicated to Your Beauty,

Juliette Samuel,

Esthetician/Author/Publisher,

Nyraju Skin Care,

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