Jojoba oil is a liquid waxy substance of golden color. Get it from the seeds of the plant of the same name, growing mainly in the territory of Arizona, Mexico and California. Thus, the largest producer of this oil is the United States.
Purified jojoba oil is a colorless liquid that has no odor. Since it is famous for its moisturizing properties, in the cosmetic industry this oil is the most important component. In addition, it is an integral part of many shampoos and conditioners. Jojoba oil is also part of a number of skin care products. However, it is especially useful for hair and scalp.
Today, problems such as dandruff, hair loss and dryness, split ends are widely spread. The reason for their occurrence is exposure to chemical substances, harmful external factors and hair styling products. That's why you can not keep your hair healthy.
In its structure, jojoba oil is similar to the cutaneous oil produced by the sebaceous glands. It is for this reason that oil is used to regulate the level of its production.
The fat produced by the sebaceous glands retains the roots of the hair well moisturized. However, its overabundance leads to the formation of a scalp layer on the scalp, blocking the hair follicles. This is the reason for the fragility and hair loss, as well as the slowing of their growth.
Since jojoba oil is an effective tool for gentle and gentle cleansing of the scalp, it helps to solve the problem with a much larger amount of sebum produced, so you will lose hair and suffer from their fragility.
Other useful properties
- Massage of the scalp with jojoba oil will improve the circulation. Thanks to this, hair will grow faster;
- Since jojoba oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties, its use helps maintain scalp health;
- It solves the problem of hair loss caused by diseases such as dermatitis of the scalp, psoriasis and eczema;
- This oil is an excellent conditioner for the hair, helping to normalize the condition of dry naughty hair;
- The use of jojoba oil makes hair more shiny, minimizing their damage due to external factors.
"Modest" jojoba oil felt its importance as a means of hair care even in those early times when whale fat could not be received because of a ban on whaling. Due to its softening and moisturizing properties, it has been known to mankind since time immemorial. Today, oil is mainly used to care for the skin and stimulate hair growth.
Methods of application
Heated oil
Slightly heat the oil and using a piece, apply it to the skin at the roots of the hair. Massage your head. After chaspomovte head with a mild shampoo, carefully while washing the oil. If your hair needs extra nutrition, add jojoba oil to the jojoba.
As an air conditioner
If your hair is too dry, then using the conditioner, add a teaspoonful of oil over a long time. Apply the conditioner over the entire length of the hair, leave it for only a few minutes, gently rinse. After that, it is not recommended to use shampoo.
Another way to use (also for dry hair) - rub a small amount of oil in damp hair.
Other applications
Jojoba oil is used not only for grooming. As mentioned above, it controls the production of sebum, therefore, it can be used to treat acne and care for oily skin. The oil helps prevent clogging of the pores, which causes the appearance of the fowl. Jojoba oil is relatively light and lean, which is why it is easily and quickly absorbed by the skin, keeping it moist for the day.
Considering that it helps to smooth wrinkles quite well, jojoba oil is a part of anti-aging products.
Thanks to the fact that this essential oil acts equally well both on the skin and on the hair, it can be considered a virtually universal cosmetic product.