Jojoba Oil

Jojoba is a perennial woody shrub native to southern Arizona, southern California and northwestern Mexico. Native Americans extracted the oil from Jojoba seeds to treat wounds and also used the oil as a skin and hair moisturizer. Many of the beneficial properties of Jojoba come from the fact that it matches the molecular structure of hair and skin sebum. As a result, Jojoba is able to quickly penetrate the skin and scalp without leaving an oily residue. Because of its proven beneficial results, Desert Essence continues to use Jojoba Oil in a number of its products.

15 Uses for Jojoba Oil

There is no need to spend hundreds of dollars on products to reduce lines, smooth frizzy hair or remove makeup. Jojoba Oil is simple, natural, and has so many uses and benefits.

1. Eye Makeup/ Face Makeup Remover
Add a few drops to fingers or to a cotton ball and wipe over eyes and face. Rinse off with water or follow with regular cleanser.

2. Facial Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin
Add a few drops to fingers or cotton ball. Cleanse face. Remove with water.

3. Facial Moisturizer
Cleanse face. Apply a few drops to fingers and then pat onto damp skin.

4. Foot and Hand Softener
Use alone or add a few drops to your regular moisturizer. Apply to hands and feet.

5. Intense Foot Treatment
Apply oil all over feet. Wrap in plastic and put on socks. Leave on for at least one hour. Feet will be beautifully soft and smooth.

6. Body Moisturizer
Apply immediately after the shower or bath while skin is still damp. It seals in moisture, leaving skin soft and smooth.

7. Massage Oil
Great for a massage therapist or for use at home. Perfect for sensitive skin.

8. Bath Oil
Add a few drops to the bath to leave skin moisturized, soft, and smooth. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil for soothing aromatherapy.

9. Hair and Scalp Massage
Add a few drops to hands. Massage into scalp to relieve dryness.

10. Split End Mender
Add a few drops to your hands. Rub hands together and then apply to ends of your hair. You can also run hands lightly over damp hair to smooth frizzies. Remember to use only a drop or two.

11. Deep Conditioning Treatment for Hair
Pour a quarter-sized amount of oil into hands. Smooth over damp hair, applying most of oil to ends. Leave on for 5-10 minutes. Shampoo out and style as usual.

12. Lip Conditioner
Apply to finger and smooth onto lips. Great as an overnight treatment as well.

13. Cuticle Oil
Apply a few drops to rough, dry cuticles at least once per day.

14. Shave Prep
Apply to your beard or desired area beneath your shaving product. Helps prevent razor burn and leaves skin smooth and soft.

15. Aftershave Moisturizer
Apply directly after shaving to soothe and moisturize skin.

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