Ingredient Name: Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia chinesis) 

What is it? Jojoba oil is derived from the nut of the jojoba plant and is rich in fatty acids, vitamin E, and other nourishing ingredients. Jojoba oil is suited for even the most sensitive skin because it is very similar to the sebum the body naturally produces. *

 

Nourishing properties:*

• Deeply hydrating
• Protects and soothes skin
• Naturally anti-microbial
• Stimulates collagen synthesis 

*= This information has not been approved by the FDA.

 

References

anzato, Elia, et al. “Wound Healing Properties of Jojoba Liquid Wax: An in Vitro Study.” Journal of Ethnopharmacology, vol. 134, no. 2, 2011, pp. 443–449., doi:10.1016/j.jep.2010.12.042.

Meier, Larissa, et al. “Clay Jojoba Oil Facial Mask for Lesioned Skin and Mild Acne – Results of a Prospective, Observational Pilot Study.” Dermatopathology, Karger Publishers, 19 Apr. 2012, www.karger.com/Article/Abstract/338076

Han, B, and M E Nimni. “Transdermal Delivery of Amino Acids and Antioxidants Enhance Collagen Synthesis: in Vivo and in Vitro Studies.” Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports., U.S. National Library of Medicine, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16546829.