Jojoba oil (Simmondsia
chinensis) is in reality not an
oil but a liquid wax, and is
pronounced "ho-ho-
ba".
A member of the
Simmondsiaceae family, it is
a shrub growing up to two
metres high, native to south
western USA and northern
Mexico. Cultivated on large
scale in Arizona. It has thick,
leathery oblong-ovate
leaves. Small, petal less
flowers appear in spring,
followed by ovid capsules.
If a good nourishing
ingredient is needed for hair
care, Jojoba oil is also
sometimes added to
commercial hair care
products, but due to the cost
of Jojoba oil, the quantities
so included are low.
It contains myristic acid
which also has anti-
inflammatory actions and
since it has a similar
in composition to that of the
skin's own oils, it is quickly
absorbed and is excellent for
dry and mature skins as well
as inflamed conditions.
Will solidify at low
temperatures, so may need
warming during winter. Very
stable- excellent keeping
properties.
Latun Name:
simmondsia
chinensis
In truth this is not really
an oil but is a liquid wax
extracted by cold expression
from the Jojoba bean. It
closely resembles the
natural sebum of the skin and
is effective as a moisturiser
for all skin types. |
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