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Jojoba oil

Oils / Oils and their derivatives

Also known as: Goat nut oil
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Simmondsia chinensis oil

Description: Jojoba is an evergreen shrub native to southwest of United States and northwest of Mexico. It is from simmondsiaceae (buxaceae) family. Jojoba oil is the liquid wax (chemically it is not an oil) extracted from seeds of the jojoba plant. It is mainly used for topical applications and formulas.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Appetite suppressant RatingRatingRating

    Specially prepared jojoba seed extract is an appetite suppressant; reduces appetite. Take specially prepared jojoba seed extract daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Uses

  • Chapped lips RatingRatingRating

    Jojoba oil is a moisturizer; softens and soothes lips and reduces their dryness. Apply jojoba oil 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Chapped skin RatingRatingRating

    Jojoba oil is a moisturizer; softens and soothes skin and reduces its dryness. Apply jojoba oil 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Dry skin RatingRatingRating

    Jojoba oil is a moisturizer; softens and soothes the skin and reduces skin dryness. Apply jojoba oil 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Acne RatingRating

    Jojoba oil is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth; prevents pore clogging of the skin; softens and soothes the skin and reduces acne. Apply jojoba oil 3-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Aging skin RatingRating

    Jojoba oil is a moisturizer; softens and soothes the skin and reduces skin aging and wrinkles. Apply jojoba oil 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Alopecia RatingRating

    Jojoba oil stimulates hair growth. Massage bald areas of the scalp with jojoba oil once daily and use jojoba shampoo, for many months.

  • Burns RatingRating

    Jojoba oil is a moisturizer; accelerates tissue healing. Apply jojoba oil 3-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRating

    Jojoba oil is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Apply jojoba oil 3-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antifungal RatingRating

    Jojoba oil is an antifungal; fights fungus. Apply jojoba oil 3-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Vulnerary RatingRating

    Jojoba oil is a vulnerary; soothes and heals damaged tissue. Apply jojoba oil 3-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Apply jojoba oil 3-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage.

Available Forms

Jojoba oil is available in liquid form.

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