Jojoba oil is amazing! It’s skin food.. Here’s why It’s a major ingredient in Handmade by JillEEs soaps and lotions…
1. Prevents clogged pores, Jojoba oil is very similar to our own skin's sebum (oil produced by our own glands) so it helps control and regulate sebum production which in-turn, helps balance our own skin's natural oils and reducing over production of oil thus, preventing clogged pores. 2. Skin Food- There are nutrients and antioxidants in Jojoba oil that are very nutritious for our skin. It has a concentration of Vitamin E and other great properties such as, B complex, antioxidants and minerals like chromium, copper and zinc. These all nourish and protect our skin. Which makes it a power-house for skin repair and damage control. 3. Protective barrier- it is moisturizing and a humectant that seals your skin with a protective barrier keeping your skin form losing moisture. 4. Antibacterial- jojoba oil contains antimicrobial and antifungal properties that can help kill some bacterial and fungal species. 5. Antioxidant-Jojoba oil contains natural forms of vitamin E which works with your skin as an antioxidant, this means it can help prevent or fight daily exposure to pollutants and toxins. The high concentration of vitamin E helps wound-healing, reduces appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and minimizing the appearance of scarring. 6. Anti-inflammatory and healing properties help sooth eczema, psoriasis, acne drying skin conditions, such as, scaling, flaking, itching all related symptoms.