From Native American cure to modern cosmetic, jojoba oil comes from a shrubby tree in the southwest, modestly masking its glamorous capabilities. Because the tree is slow-growing, the oil is relatively rare. The properties of the oil from this amazing plant are so moisturizing that jojoba oil gained fame as a weapon lubricant during World War II.
With its anti-inflammatory qualities, jojoba is good for easing dryness that occurs from eczema and rosacea, calming the skin. The naturally occurring vitamins E and B-complex in jojoba oil help repair skin damage. Heal scars, lighten dark patches, and even enhance the health of your hair with this powerful ingredient.
No additives
This one ingredient oil is certified by the USDA to be entirely organic. With no additives or fragrances, this four-ounce bottle of jojoba oil gives your body moisture. It’s cold-pressed. That means the oil is extracted manually as it’s pressed. No chemical extraction process for this jojoba oil. Add your own essential scents to this lightweight carrier oil for a custom bath blend. You’ll find it’s a common ingredient in shampoos, conditioners, and lotions.
Skin conditioner
Step into softer, smoother skin when you soak your skin in versatile jojoba oil. Who doesn’t love a foot massage? Grab this four-ounce bottle of jojoba oil and give your nails, cuticles, and feet a moisturizing massage. The certified organic and cruelty-free oil softens your skin, hair, and cuticles. Want to deep condition your hair? Put a little in the palm of your hand and massage it into your wet hair. You’ll have to shampoo the rich oil from your hair and you’ll see shiny results.
Gentle and refreshing
With its soothing and cleansing properties, jojoba oil is a gentle and refreshing make-up remover. From homemade bath bombs to moisturizing balms, adding jojoba oil to your body products gives richness. The jojoba nut is also called the goat nut or coffeeberry and grows on a desert shrub. Using the nut oil, Native Americans discovered the oil’s therapeutic qualities and put it on their bodies. This formula is unrefined so your skin can absorb the essential fatty oils.
Sunburn soother
Give yourself or your partner a little neck or shoulder rub with some of these four ounces of organic jojoba oil. Treat your body to a light, rich moisturizer that gives radiance to your skin and hair. Soothe cracked and chapped lips with jojoba oil. Pure and additive-free, the unrefined oil is great for your scalp and nails, too. Use it as a conditioner on dry or fragile hair, and even beards. Or just add a little to your existing conditioner. We love that it’s delicate enough to use on skin with eczema and acne.
Naturally extracted
This pure jojoba nut oil gives all your skin the nourishment it craves. Just like in wine, the jojoba plant takes on the characteristics of the soil it’s grown in (this is called terroir). This Leven Rose jojoba, Simmondsia Chinensis, comes from its homeland in Arizona, so it keeps the original characteristics that brought jojoba oil its original popularity. It’s cold-pressed, meaning the oils are naturally extracted without heat, carefully preserving the natural qualities.
Cyndi Mathews is a contributing writer to Florida Travel & Life, an online brand that inspires active, affluent travelers, providing them with insider information on discovering the best of Florida. Informative and engaging, the website showcases travel destinations, arts and cultural venues, vibrant dining scenes, recreational activities, the great outdoors and the revitalized real-estate market. Cyndi recently published her first book and enjoys traveling to Florida in her sailboat.
