One of nature’s most nourishing substances for the skin, jojoba oil is derived from the nut of a hardy perennial native to the North American desert. The gentle oil is a humectant, which attracts water to the skin’s outermost layer, keeping it hydrated. This helps prevent acne, as well as dandruff and bacterial infections, from occurring.
In the latter area, jojoba oil has proven antifungal and antimicrobial properties, effective against the root causes of candida, salmonella, and E. coli infection. It’s also rich in vitamin E, which has antioxidant properties that ward off oxidative stresses caused by exposure to pollutants and other environmental contaminants. These antioxidants also encourage the body to generate the protein collagen, which is present in cartilage and associated with skin elasticity.
Bio-compatibility is another benefit, as jojoba oil is so similar to sebum, or oil, produced naturally by the human body that the skin doesn’t register a difference. Applying jojoba oil signals to sweat follicles and hair that no additional sebum is required to stay hydrated. This, in turn, limits oil production and helps reduce the chances of developing clogged pores and acne. Made by Skin and Senses, Shine Revitalizing & Smoothing Body Oil combines replenishing jojoba oil with oils extracted from safflower, camellia, and apricot kernel.
