Originally, jojoba was a wild plant that grew in the arid desert regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, and was known as the king of the world's oil crops. Jojoba oil was sold on the international market in the early 1980s.
Jojoba grows mainly in deserts, grows about 10 feet tall and can withstand high temperatures around 60°C.
Extraction of jojoba oil:
The top extraction method uses its virgin oil, that is, the first cold pressing, which retains the most precious raw material of jojoba oil. Because the extracted oil is beautiful golden yellow, it is also called golden jojoba oil.
In addition, after the virgin oil is filtered, the color is relatively clear and odorless, and it can be added as some cosmetics, or it can also be used for industrial purposes after multiple low-temperature extraction and solvent treatment, but these are not good.
How jojoba oil works:
Strictly speaking, jojoba oil is not actually an oil, but a liquid wax, so it solidifies at low temperatures. It has a unique molecular structure that is different from the glycerin component contained in ordinary vegetable oils.
Therefore, its structure is extremely stable and will not be damaged by high temperature, and this ingredient is very similar to the oil on the skin surface, so it will not form an oily film on the skin surface like ordinary glycerin-containing skin care products.
Jojoba provides two layers of action on the skin: one layer that quickly penetrates and softens keratin, and the other layer makes the skin soft and elastic.
The efficacy of jojoba oil.
1. Moisturize.
Jojoba oil has moisturizing properties. It forms a protective barrier that seals the skin and prevents moisture loss.
It has a considerable effect and soothing effect on allergic skin, and can restore vitality and luster to dry hair and dry wrinkled skin, so it is a base oil that can be used for all skin types.
2. Nourishes the hair.
Jojoba oil is rich in vitamins A, B, E and minerals such as calcium and magnesium, which can improve the absorption and maintenance of external moisture in the hair.
Then massage the remaining oil on the scalp gently, it repairs the damaged keratinocytes of the scalp.
3. Antibacterial.
Jojoba oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties.
4. Healing wounds.
Ingredients that promote wound healing. This may also be the reason for its ability to treat acne and acne scars.
5. Relieve skin diseases.
Topical application helps relieve dryness, scaling, itching and related symptoms.
6. Sun protection.
Jojoba oil is a popular ingredient in some natural sunscreen products. Combined with other antioxidants, vitamin E can help protect your skin from sun damage.
Well, that's it for today's sharing.
