jojoba oil

Jojoba Oil ( Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil) - Certified Organic

The jojoba bush (Simmondsia Chinensis) is an evergreen, gnarled desert bush that can grow up to 4m tall and can live up to 200 years. It is originally native to the Sonora Desert in California, Mexico and Arizona. The indigenous peoples living there traditionally used the capsule fruits, which are filled with olive-shaped, brown, wrinkled seeds. They roasted and boiled the seeds to extract the liquid wax from them. They processed it into medicines and food. Our native, golden-yellow jojoba oil from the first cold pressing comes from Peru. There, the organic cultivation of jojoba protects the soil from erosion and creates a favorable microclimate in dry, hot areas with minimal rainfall. The jojoba plant, with its taproots that are up to 6m deep, is extremely resilient and tolerates temperatures between zero and 47 degrees.

After harvesting, jojoba seeds contain around 50% very high-quality plant wax, which is liquid at room temperature and is therefore usually referred to as oil. Jojoba oil is characterized by its special fatty acid spectrum with high levels of vitamin E, provitamin A, gadoleic acid and erucic acid. Vitamin E protects the skin from premature aging and provides it with plenty of moisture. Provitamin A supports skin renewal and ensures healthy, smooth skin. Gadoleic acid, like erucic acid, is a polyunsaturated fatty acid and makes up the majority of jojoba oil. It is an omega-9 fatty acid, provides a lot of moisture, keeps the skin elastic and promotes the regeneration of skin cells. Jojoba oil is absorbed particularly quickly and well by the skin because it is very similar to the natural sebum composition of the skin.

Jojoba oil is very oxidation-stable and contains a natural sun protection factor of 3 to 4. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. Jojoba is known for its soothing and healing effects. In oily skin prone to blemishes, it regulates sebum production. Jojoba oil penetrates deep into the skin without leaving a greasy feeling. It provides long-lasting protection against moisture loss and improves the elasticity of the skin.