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What
is Jojoba?
The Jojoba plant is a woody evergreen shrub which originated in the Sonoran Desert
of northwestern Mexico and southern Arizona and California. It can grow up to
15 feet in height and has a very long lifespan of 100-200 years. Its flat gray-green
leathery leaves and deep root system make it well adapted to desert drought and
heat. The oil is pressed from the seeds, which resemble coffee beans. There are
about 1700 seeds in a pound and it takes 17 pounds to make only one gallon of
oil.
What
are the Traditional Uses of Jojoba?
The Native Americans have pressed Jojoba oil for a multitude of cosmetic and
nutritional uses. In the 1700s, Father Junipero Serra documented traditional
treatments of sores, cuts, bruises, wind and sunburns. It was also used extensively
for skin and hair conditioning, as well as a dietary supplement.
What
is Unique about Jojoba?
1. Dry Skin- Jojoba mimics the sebum found naturally in human skin and can replenish
skin that has become dry due to age, weather, environmental pollutants or stresses.
2. Wrinkles- Jojoba protects skin cells and reduces wrinkles. Studies have shown
a noticeable reduction of fine lines even eight hours after application.
3. Acne and Oily Skin- Jojoba dissolves excess sebum which clogs pores preventing
normal transpiration and causes acne. Used twice daily after thoroughly cleansing
skin, Jojoba can eliminate blemishes.
4. Abrasions- Minor skin irritations and injuries can be treated with Jojoba.
It is anti-biotic and anti-fungal, will prevent infections from developing in
exposed abrasions and speed the healing process while preventing scar tissue
from forming.
5. Dry Hair and Scalp - When sebum production decreases hair can become brittle
and weak. Jojoba reconditions hair follicles and shafts for natural luster and
shine. If sebum production is excessive, hair follicles can become blocked and
hair can also become too dry and breakable. Jojoba dissolves excess sebum and
allows pores to transpire normally. It can also dissolve sticky residue from
hair products and airborne pollutants.
6. Allergies- Jojoba is naturally hypo-allergetic and one clinical study showed
that only two out of fifty people with known skin allergies had any reaction
to it. These two cases were mild and cleared up within 24 hours.
7. After Sun Care - Jojoba is an excellent skin rejuvinator for after extended
sun can increase deep tanning while preventing painful burns.
8. Infant Care- Jojoba is safe for all sensitive skin, including newborns. It
is very useful for "infant acne" and "cradle cap".
9. Scars and Stretch Marks- Jojoba has been shown to greatly reduce scar tissue
making it an excellent choice for pregnant mothers and those recovering from
surgeries.
10. Psoriasis- The Ben Gurion University of Isreal has proved the amazing curative
results of Jojoba application to skin affected by psoriasis.
11. Nail Care- When applied the cuticles Jojoba can strengthen and fortify brittle
nails.
What
is Jojoba Butter?
Inesscents™ Aromatic Botanicals presents to you a fresh idea in skin care,
sure to nourish even the most sensitive skin. Jojoba esters, carefully blended
with our African Shea butter provide the ultimate in deep penetrating moisturization
and therapeutic regeneration of damaged skin. Our Jojoba butter is available
in unscented or with the delicate fragrance of our Desert Rain essential oil
blend.
100%
Organic Jojoba Oil
All our Jojoba oil is 100% certified organic, which means it is free of any chemical
pollutants or pesticides. It of the purest and highest quality available. We
know this is important because Jojoba is so deeply penetrating and affects the
very cellular structure of your skin. We offer you this precious oil in 1, 2,
and 4 ounce amber bottles, as well as in bulk by the gallon.
We at Inesscents™ believe in the integrity of the earth's medicines and
strive to maintain their simplicity and perfection. We hope you will benefit
from the many wonderful properties of Jojoba products.
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