Jojoba oil is a natural oil extracted from the seed of the jojoba plant is is closest to the oil produced by the human skin called ‘sebum’ that helps protect and heal the skin from external toxins.

Jojoba oil being the closest in construction to the human sebum is a natural replacement for it. When the body is unable to produce enough sebum to protect against harsh external elements, jojoba oil can be the perfect skincare solution. Jojoba oil contains essential vitamins for the skin such as Vitamin B, E and key minerals such as zinc, copper. Jojoba is a natural supplement that can be used for your regular skin care routine.

In adulthood, your skin tends to produce lesser sebum hence making the skin dry and dull looking.

Thus, applying jojoba oil for:

regulates sebum production because it’s so similarTrusted Source to the sebum that your body produces naturally.

keeping your skin is soothed and moisturized. This sends a signal to your hair and sweat follicles that your skin doesn’t need additional sebum for hydration.

This keeps skin from looking oily and helps prevent acne caused by clogged pores.

it works to seal your skin with a protective barrier to keep it from losing moisture. This may help prevent bacterial infections, acne, and dandruff from forming.

Medically reviewed by Cynthia Cobb, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, FAANP 

 Written by Kathryn Watson

Updated on March 7, 2019