Do you ever feel like your skin is—how should I put this—extra “naked” during winter? When your skin is being exposed to the cold, harsh weather all day without a coat of protection to lock in the moisture, it makes a brutal case for itchiness, flaking skin, or even severe peeling. That’s when facial oil comes in and rescues your skin from the wintry woes. Jojoba oil, in particular, is giving us main character energy this season in terms of its intensely hydrating, ultra-nourishing power for both our skin and hair. So whether you’re new to the oil game or a skincare veteran looking for a buzzy ingredient to switch things up, jojoba oil is the suit of armor your dry winter skin (or hair too) needs! Keep scrolling to learn everything you NTK about jojoba oil and how to introduce it to your daily routine!
What is jojoba oil?
Jojoba oil is a natural oil derived from the seed of Simmondsia chinensis plants, also known as jojoba plants, which can be found in the South America region. Not only is jojoba oil a great source of hydration that nourishes, softens, and smooths the skin, it also does a great job at balancing natural oil production and reducing acne. It harnesses potent antioxidant power with great anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, as well as vitamin C & E, protein, and minerals. Jojoba oil can be applied topically to treat acne, eczema, psoriasis, sunburn, and chapped skin. Research has also shown that it can be applied to the scalp and hair to help boost hair growth and improve hair health.
How to use jojoba oil?
Compared to other types of oil-based beauty staples, Jojoba oil products generally have a lighter texture and higher permeability that helps purify the pores and nourish the skin from deep within. You can find it in a wide range of products from skincare, and body care, to hair care since it is applicable on the lips, face, body, scalp, and hair—basically any part of your body that needs that extra TLC. So if your chapped lips or flaky skin begins to act up during winter, take it as a sign to finally introduce jojoba oil to your daily routine. Scroll down for the complete beauty roster and thank us later *wink wink*!