Not truly an oil, but an array of liquid wax esters, jojoba is extracted by crushing the seeds of the jojoba shrub, found in the deserts of North America. The brilliant liquid has amazing properties restoring moisture and repairing damaged skin. Has a longer shelf-life than most natural oils. Relatively expensive, so many manufacturers include only a tiny percentage. Pharmacopia massage oils have a very high percentage of this wonderful, precious liquid.
A remarkable gentle, liquid wax extracted from the desert jojoba shrub. Softens, smoothes and conditions skin.
jojoba oil although called an oil, it is actually a liquid plant wax from the seeds. with an indefinite shelf life and its chemical similarity to sebum, it is a valuable skin and hair care oil. rich and nourishing, it helps the desert jojoba plant retain water during drought. it not only acts as a humectant, but actually creates a protective film over the skin and hair that keeps moisture in. very effective for mature, dry, and damaged skin. does not clog pores.
anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, hydrating, good emollient
An evergreen desert shrub whose seeds contain an odorless, colorless, liquid wax used in cosmetics, lubricants, etc.
has been used for centuries for skin care moisturization and hair conditioning. Jojoba is actually a wax rather than a true oil. Jojoba absorbs quickly into the skin and is a wonderful moisturizer, jojoba oil is expeller pressed from the Jojoba Seed.
A tonic, emollient and moisturizer. Treats dry skin, wrinkles and stretch marks.
Properties very similar to skin's natural secretions so making an excellent emollient
( Simmondsia chinensis) Because it so closely resembles the skin's own sebum, this oil is an extraordinarily compatible and effective moisturizer in our All-Sensitive(tm) Body Formula and Blue Oil Balancing Concentrate. It also helps smooth hair in formulas like our Damage RemedyTM Restructuring Conditioner.
Jojoba is a natural, very valuable wax. Since it is liquid it is often also called Jojoba oil. It is widely used in different personal care and cosmetic products helping to treat dry skin. It also soothes and helps to remove wrinkles and stretch marks. It acts as a tonic, emollient and moisturizer.
Jojoba aids in the treatment of dry skin, wrinkles and stretch marks. It acts as a tonic, emollient and moisturizer.
Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis), pronounced "hÅ-hÅ'-bÉ™", is a shrub native to the Sonoran and Mojave deserts of Arizona, California, and Mexico. It is the sole species of the family Simmondsiaceae.