7 Ways to Use Jojoba Oil

By Yumi Sakugawa, Intent

Being mildly obsessed with all things DIY beauty, I am always on the hunt for Do-It-Yourself beauty tips and tricks that are 100 percent natural, easy to do, and way cheaper than the store-brought equivalent. Using one parts apple cider vinegar and water as a natural facial toner? Check. Lemon juice as an acne-fighting facial mask? Check. Olive oil for pretty much… everything? Check!

My new favorite DIY beauty product is jojoba oil. Sold at Trader Joe’s, most natural health food stores, some drug stores and online, jojoba oil is a pure and natural plant extract produced in the seed of the jojoba tree that is native to Southern Arizona, Southern California and Northern Mexico.

Though this botanical liquid extract is commonly referred to as “oil,” jojoba oil is technically a liquid wax ester that is very similar to the properties of human skin oil (sebum).

Translation: putting jojoba oil on your face, especially if you are prone to oily to combo skin, means that you can “trick” your human skin into producing less oil, thus reducing your face’s shiny appearance without extra layers of make-up that can further aggravate your sensitive skin.

In addition to helping your face with oil control, jojoba oil can also be used for your hair and the rest of the body. Here are 7 common uses of jojoba oil:

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Emma S.

2:16PM PST on Nov 15, 2011

Think I'd better go and get some!

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Allison O.

7:10AM PDT on Oct 7, 2011

Awesome ;) Jojoba oil is truly amazing
Here's another site I found that provides great ways to use jojoba oil - http://thejojobaoil.com/
Hope it helps! :)

Katryn D.

3:39PM PDT on Aug 17, 2011

I am currently using it on my husband's neck as he undergoes radiation treatment for cancer to keep his skin moisturized

Jennifer C.

1:54AM PDT on May 18, 2011

Thanks for sharing.

Elena A.

3:12AM PDT on May 2, 2011

Thank you for the info!

Nicole B.

5:32AM PDT on Apr 5, 2011

So, in other words...use jojoba oil for my whole body? Awesome! Going to go buy some today. I'll add it to the shelf with my lavender and tea tree oils. :)

Ioana B.

12:19AM PDT on Mar 28, 2011

Thanks!

Brenda T.

2:25AM PDT on Mar 23, 2011

An excellent article.

Leslie M.

7:59PM PDT on Mar 22, 2011

Try this great makeup remover/face cleanser (especially good for dry, mature skin):

In a small, clean squeeze bottle, mix two-thirds aloe vera gel with one-third jojoba. Shake well before each use, squirt a nickel-sized amount into clean palm, rub hands together and smooth gently all over face -- including stubborn eye makeup and lash lines.

Wipe clean (gently) with warm wash cloth and follow with a gentle astringent or toner (tons of free recipes to make your own available on the Web).

A light moisturizer to follow and your face will be so happy = )

For an even more decadent treat, give your face a spritz with pure rosewater. 'mmmmm.....