Jojoba oil, which is actually more of a wax (54% wax) than a liquid, is extracted from the seeds of the jojoba bush or Simmondsia chinensis, native to desert regions of northern America.
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If you store jojoba oil in a cold place, you’ll see it looks cloudy and gets thicker.
This is due to the fact jojoba oil is a wax that becomes liquid at room temperature.
When stored in a colder temperature, the fattier elements start to solidify and separate out.4
Traditionally, jojoba oil was used as a herbal remedy for indigestion and wound-healing.6
Nowadays, the oil is often used:6
- In cosmetics, for example, sunscreens and moisturisers
- To relieve dry skin
- As a treatment to nourish and strengthen hair strands
Jojoba oil is available on its own or combined with other oils, or you might find it as an ingredient in a skincare product, such as in a cream,
face mask or body scrub.
Jojoba oil for hair is as popular for jojoba oil for skin. It’s a real all-round product and can be found in hair conditioners, as well as nail and cuticle products.7