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Beauty Benefits Of Jojoba Oil

By Asha Das

Jojoba oil has been used by the Native Americans for centuries to treat skin wounds. But, jojoba oil gained much more popularity later when its beauty benefits were revealed. Jojoba is a shrub that is found in the America and northern Mexico. Jojoba oil is an odourless, golden-coloured liquid wax, extracted from the jojoba seeds.

Jojoba oil has oxidation properties and because of this it can be kept for a longer time without adding any preservatives. Jojoba oil has many beauty benefits which can make you look young and beautiful. It is the versatility of jojoba oil to make you more beautiful so add in your beauty kit. Jojoba oil does not cause much allergic reactions and this makes it more skin-friendly.

Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of jojoba oil plays the major role in making it an effective skin and hair care oil. If you are looking forward to try some healthy beauty treatment for your body, then jojoba oil is one of the best options. Here are some reasons which will explain why you should include jojoba oil in your beauty regimen.

As a moisturiser

As a moisturiser

Jojoba oil is similar to the natural oils that our bodies produce. This makes jojoba oil more effective as a moisturiser. Jojoba oil is effortlessly absorbed and it will keep your skin soft and beautiful.

Treat dry skin

Treat dry skin

Jojoba oil is well accepted for its role in treating mild to moderate dry skin. It is non-greasy and has a nice fragrance. Jojoba oil is effective in treating dry skin to make it soft and supple.

On your nails

On your nails

The moisturising effect of jojoba oil can act on your cuticle as well. Rubbing jojoba oil regularly on your nails and cuticles at least once per day can make your nails beautiful.

Makeup Remover

Makeup Remover

Mix equal amounts of water and jojoba oil to make a perfect make up remover. Take a bit of jojoba oil on a cotton wool and wipe off gently to remove your face and eye makeup.

Acne buster

Acne buster

Among all the beauty benefits of jojoba oil, its ability to cure acne is the most popular one. Jojoba oil has antibacterial properties and this makes it suitable for acne treatment.

Split End Treatment

Split End Treatment

Jojoba oil will work on your hair as well. It has excellent ability to resolve split ends of your hair. Apply some drops of jojoba oil on the split ends.

After hair removal

After hair removal

Jojoba oil has an excellent effect on soothing and calming your skin. Applying some jojoba oil can ease any redness, irritation and discomfort after hair removal regimens like waxing, shaving, and tweezing.

Hair care

Hair care

Jojoba oil can be applied before blow drying or heat styling for protecting your hair from getting damaged. You can also apply it before diving into a swimming pool as it will protect your hair by closing your hair cuticle.

Hair conditioning

Hair conditioning

Add some drops of jojoba oil to your normal hair conditioner. Mix this and apply on your hair. Wash it off in running water. Jojoba oil will provide the needed extra conditioning and will leave your hair shiny.

Skin care treatments

Skin care treatments

Jojoba oil is effective in itself because of its antioxidant properties. But, it can also be applied over your other beauty skin treatments to ‘carry' the active ingredients deep into the skin. Jojoba oil can be used for cuts, bruises, and skin allergies because it encourages the development of new cells thereby accelerating the process of healing.

Story first published: Sunday, July 14, 2013, 14:12 [IST]
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