Okay, so it's about time I introduce another new found natural love of mine: jojoba oil.
Thank you Lord! For creating something so versatile, beneficial and...cheap! That is, cheap compared to what is stocked in the aisles and aisles of skincare products that are the results of millions upon millions of capitalistic, chemically-packed, brand-name products currently marketed today. (..too harsh?)
For about $8-20, depending on where you go, you can buy a bottle of this lovely little wax (I say wax because that is what jojoba oil truly is, a liquid wax vs a normal, triglyceride fat) and put an end to countless skincare issues that plague the modern goddess every day.
Hearing of jojoba oil's unique characteristics and inherent health brownie points, I decided to give this oil a try as part of my normal skin care regime. After recently achieving-- dare I jinx myself-- perhaps some of the clearest skin in my life (largely in part to a sweet Russian facial lady, her Dead Sea salt "magic lotion" and realizing my overly-dry skin was contributing to my breakouts) I've been meticulous about making sure my skin constantly stays moisturized. This might sound like a fairly simple, almost skippable step to good skincare, but don't let it fool you. Having a well-moisturized visage is perhaps one of the easiest ways to achieve an overall radiant, flawless complexion.
And here is why jojoba oil takes the cake for this reason alone, among many others...
- Jojoba oil, due to it's liquid wax nature, is the closest vegetable oil to human sebum (skin oil) so it is able to balance your body's production of oil regardless if you have oily, combo, or dry skin. If you have oily, it will be absorbed in the pores of your skin (instead of clog) and tell your body to stop over-producing that oil. If you have dry skin, it will provide the extra moisture your skin has been lacking.
- Antibacterial properties. Jojoba oil can reduce skin inflammation and kill various bacterial strains on the skin.
- Full of Vitamin E and antioxidants, smoothing just 3 or 4 drops of jojoba oil all over your face at night (or all over your body after a shower) will help firm skin, prevent wrinkles, and provide an AMAZING glow when you wake in the morning...beauty rest indeed!
- Jojoba oil also acts as a wonderful, natural conditioner and shine booster for your hair. You can either use it in the shower and rinse out after shampooing, or use after heat-styling to tame frizzies. This is so much simpler than spending $20+ on tiny bottles of who-knows-what you get at hair salons and beauty boutiques. (and many of those products contain jojoba oil anyway!)
- Make-up remover. Jojoba oil serves as a great eye and lip makeup remover as well, and, due to it's moisturizing properties will actually condition your eyelashes naturally as it strips away the mascara, eyeshadow and eyeliner.
And Marilyn said diamonds were a girl's best friend....hmm...
