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6 Benefits of Jojoba Oil
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REFERENCE LAB
DEC 4
6 Benefits of Jojoba Oil
Jojoba oil has been a common ingredient in skin care and hair care products since the 1970s. It is extracted from Jojoba seeds, and its popularity dates all the way back to the pre-colonial era, as Native American communities have long used it for its numerous health benefits 1. This blog will bring you up to speed about the health benefits you can expect from using this natural oil topically and how to best integrate it into your skin health routine.
What is jojoba seed oil?
What is jojoba oil good for?
#1 Diminish the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines
#2 Skin smoothing
#3 Lessens the appearance of temporary redness
#4 Skin Hydration
#5 Control sebum production
#6 Wound healing and scar reduction
#7 Brighten under eyes
Is jojoba oil good for your face?
Is jojoba oil good for the area around your eyes?
How to use jojoba oil
Are there any side effects to using jojoba oil?
How OneSkin uses jojoba oil
Key Takeaways
- Jojoba contains essential fatty acid compounds, vitamins E and D, and various polyphenols.
- Jojoba oil boosts collagen synthesis, which can help smooth skin, reduce scarring, and promote wound healing.
- Antioxidants in jojoba oil help reduce skin inflammation and prevent photodamage, leading to wrinkles and fine lines.
- Jojoba oil has moisturizing and hydrating properties due to its essential fatty acid compounds.
- Jojoba oil can regulate the production of sebum and the appearance of oily skin.
- Jojoba oil is a gentle carrier oil that can be used to deliver helpful nutrients into the skin.
By Philip Tajanko.
Philip is studying Bioengineering at the University of California, San Diego, and is passionate about scientific writing and hormonal research.
Sources:
- https://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/afcm/jojoba.html
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24442052/
- https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-jojoba-oil
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23135663/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7827176/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16011463/
- https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/health-disease/skin-health/essential-fatty-acids
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19134124/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21211559/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5571488/
- https://www.struthealth.com/blog/non-comedogenic-oils
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17147559/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8197201/
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/291617862
- https://www.eatquickhealthy.com/jojoba-oil-for-eyes/
Jojoba oil has been a common ingredient in skin care and hair care products since the 1970s. It is extracted from Jojoba seeds, and its popularity dates all the way back to the pre-colonial era, as Native American communities have long used it for its numerous health benefits 1. This blog will bring you up to speed about the health benefits you can expect from using this natural oil topically and how to best integrate it into your skin health routine.
What is jojoba seed oil?
What is jojoba oil good for?
#1 Diminish the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines
#2 Skin smoothing
#3 Lessens the appearance of temporary redness
#4 Skin Hydration
#5 Control sebum production
#6 Wound healing and scar reduction
#7 Brighten under eyes
Is jojoba oil good for your face?
Is jojoba oil good for the area around your eyes?
How to use jojoba oil
Are there any side effects to using jojoba oil?
How OneSkin uses jojoba oil
Key Takeaways
- Jojoba contains essential fatty acid compounds, vitamins E and D, and various polyphenols.
- Jojoba oil boosts collagen synthesis, which can help smooth skin, reduce scarring, and promote wound healing.
- Antioxidants in jojoba oil help reduce skin inflammation and prevent photodamage, leading to wrinkles and fine lines.
- Jojoba oil has moisturizing and hydrating properties due to its essential fatty acid compounds.
- Jojoba oil can regulate the production of sebum and the appearance of oily skin.
- Jojoba oil is a gentle carrier oil that can be used to deliver helpful nutrients into the skin.
By Philip Tajanko.
Philip is studying Bioengineering at the University of California, San Diego, and is passionate about scientific writing and hormonal research.
Sources:
- https://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/afcm/jojoba.html
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24442052/
- https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-jojoba-oil
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23135663/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7827176/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16011463/
- https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/health-disease/skin-health/essential-fatty-acids
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19134124/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21211559/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5571488/
- https://www.struthealth.com/blog/non-comedogenic-oils
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17147559/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8197201/
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/291617862
- https://www.eatquickhealthy.com/jojoba-oil-for-eyes/
Reviewed by Alessandra Zonari, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) and Co-Founder of OneSkin
Alessandra earned her Master’s degree in stem cell biology, and her PhD in skin regeneration and tissue engineering at the Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil in collaboration with the 3B’s Research Group in Portugal. Alessandra did a second post-doctoral at the University of Coimbra in Portugal. She is a co-inventor of three patents and has published 20 peer-reviewed papers in scientific journals.
Reviewed by Alessandra Zonari, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) and Co-Founder of OneSkin
Alessandra earned her Master’s degree in stem cell biology, and her PhD in skin regeneration and tissue engineering at the Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil in collaboration with the 3B’s Research Group in Portugal. Alessandra did a second post-doctoral at the University of Coimbra in Portugal. She is a co-inventor of three patents and has published 20 peer-reviewed papers in scientific journals.