Jojoba Oil, once nature’s best-kept secret, is now increasingly found in the finest skin and hair care formulas for both women and men. It may have, so far, remained out of the limelight in favour of other oils, but here we share precisely why this prized plant extract deserves to finally take centre stage.
What is Jojoba Oil?
Jojoba Oil – though termed an oil – is actually a wax ester produced from the seeds of Simmondsia Chinensis, a shrubby tree native to southern Arizona, California and northwest Mexico.
At Dermatology M we only source organic Jojoba Oil, meaning the plant is sustainably grown in a nutrient-rich environment free of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilisers or genetic modification. Doing so assures us this active ingredient is the purest and kindest it can be.
The benefits of Jojoba Oil for skin and hair
Bursting with vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and antioxidants, Jojoba Oil’s skin and hair care use was first recorded in early 18th century Native America. Today, its countless qualities for all skin types are well known, but it is those experiencing very dry or sensitive skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis and even acne stand to benefit most from its gentle action.
- It’s super skin-compatible | Jojoba Oil has a lightweight, non-greasy texture which has remarkably similar properties to skin's own sebum. This enables it to penetrate below the top layer of skin and deliver nourishment deeply without any risk of clogging pores, making it perfect for those dealing with acne-prone skin.
- It’s a moisturising marvel | Jojoba Oil is an incredible conditioner, smoother and protector, thanks to its rich complex of omega 3- and 6-fatty acids, vitamins A, B, D and E, plus minerals chromium, copper and zinc. It adds a hydrating layer to skin, helping it hold on to moisture while preventing dehydration-induced dullness. The fact that our Jojoba Oil is organic and cold-pressed enhances these moisturising and brightening benefits all the more.
- It helps restore skin harmony | Due to Jojoba Oil having a similar molecular structure to sebum, it can help prevent the overproduction of oil in skin cells, therefore helping balance an oily or combination complexion and prevent acne.
- It naturally soothes skin | Jojoba Oil is rich in antioxidant Vitamin E, renowned for helping repair a damaged skin barrier, calm inflammation and speed up skin cell regeneration. This makes it ideal for helping ease flare-ups, redness or chapping caused by hyper-sensitivity, eczema, rosacea or psoriasis.
- It’s actively anti-ageing | Rich in Vitamin B, Jojoba Oil can help fight free radical damage caused by everyday exposure to pollution and environmental stressors, therefore better preserving skin’s elasticity, smoothness, suppleness and radiance, all of which are integral in achieving a youthful glow.
- It helps prevent breakouts | Jojoba Oil has natural antibacterial qualities and is high in iodine, which helps restrict the growth of acne-causing bacteria.
- It’s a hair and scalp hero | Soothing, softening, antibacterial and non-pore blocking, Jojoba Oil is as beneficial for scalp health as it is for skin, making it ideal for those experiencing scalp psoriasis. Applying it to the scalp can help foster a healthier environment, preventing dryness, irritation, dandruff and, with them, excess hair loss – all of which promote the growth of thicker, stronger and visibly healthier hair.
- It offers naturally preserving qualities | Jojoba Oil is naturally self-preserving and resistant to high temperatures, thus boosting the stability of formulas it is added to.
Dermatology M products containing Jojoba Oil
Rose Otto Face Cream
Intensely soothing, hydrating, smoothing and brightening, bestselling Rose Otto Face Cream suits every skin type, though is especially ideal for hyper-sensitive, dry, mature, dull or pigmented complexions.
Nourishing Cream
For every face and every body – even hyper-sensitive ones – our multi award-winning Nourishing Cream deeply soothes and softens, swiftly relieving the discomfort of flare-ups to restore comfortable, conditioned skin.
Overnight Blemish Rescue
A targeted skin treatment for combination skin types prone to acne and pustular rosacea. Overnight Blemish Rescue helps calm breakouts, clear pores and balance sebum, leaving skin feeling fresh and comfortably conditioned.
Nourishing Hair & Scalp Oil
A specialised oil for those experiencing the discomfort of scalp psoriasis or eczema. Nourishing Hair & Scalp Oil soothes, softens and smooths, helping stimulate cell renewal to reduce flakes while replenishing dryness and enhancing scalp tone.