Jojoba Virgin

Botanical Name: Simmondsia chinensis

Botany and Origins: The jojoba plant was first recorded by British botanist HF Link in 1822, when he landed at Baja California in Northern Mexico and observed the wild shrub in its natural context. Link named the plant Simmondsia chinensis, after a fellow British botanist and explorer, TW Simmonds.

Method of Extraction: Jojoba oil is extracted via cold expression from the seeds.

Cultivation: Conventional

Uses: Jojoba oil (pronounced as ho-ho-ba) is unique because the oil is not composed of fat but of liquid wax. In scientific terms, waxes are esters of long chain fatty acids with long chain monohydroxyl alcohols, whereas fats are esters of long chain fatty acids with glycerine. Being composed of mostly wax esters, it means that there is very little likelihood of deterioration of the oil. It is ideal for use in cosmetics because of its molecular stability and its natural moisturising and healing properties. Jojoba's resistance to oxidation means that it does not require additional chemical preservatives. It is suitable for all skin types, whether dry, oily or sensitive. When applied to the scalp as a treatment, jojoba oil acts to regulate and remove the sebum layer. Research also indicates that jojoba oil is beneficial in the treatment of certain dry scalp and skin problems such as psoriasis and eczema. The oil is an excellent emollient for the skin, rendering it soft and smooth.

Country of Origin: USA

Size: 125ml, 250ml