What Exactly Is Jojoba Oil And Why Is It Used So Much In Skin Care Products?

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Back in 1822, a small shrub was discovered in the desert near Baja
California by a botanist named H. F. Link. Mr. Link named this new
plant after a fellow botanist from the U.K. named T. W. Simmonds. The
proper named of the Jojoba plant is Simmondsia chinensis. It wasn't
until after the U.S. banned whale hunting that this plant started to
be cultivated. Up until then, the oil of whales was used in skin care
products and cosmetics. After the ban, much research was done to find
more suitable replacements for the skin and hair care industries.

The Jojoba plant produces a bean pod and it was discovered that
heating the beans caused an oil to be secreted. The desert peoples of
Southern California and Mexico had long been using this oil to treat
skin conditions and cuts. The Japanese did some research on Jojoba oil
and found it to be nontoxic to the human skin. In addition, soon it
was known the amazing properties of this oil.

Jojoba oil is actually a wax that is liquid at room temperatures. The
'oil' has similar chemical makeup to the sebum oil that our skin
produces naturally. In fact, it is one of the most easily absorbed
vegetable oils available today. Because of this, it was soon used to
produce all kinds of hair and skin care products.

The oil is wonderful for people who suffer from sensitive skin
conditions, including psoriasis and eczema. It helps soften your skin
and when applied to your hair will increase its shine. It is also
known to help reduce wrinkles and other lines associated with aging.
In addition, it helps

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