Many people who are suffering from acne decide to try and use natural remedies to treat their acne instead of using topical medications. The use of Jojoba oil to treat acne has been proven quite beneficial and effective by many who suffer from acne.
Jojoba oil is a botanical extract of the seed from the Jojoba tree. What many find surprising is that even though it is called an oil, it is more of a wax known as wax ester. This wax ester compared to many other compounds found in nature is the most similar to the human skin oil sebum.
Jojoba oil has been found effective in treating acne because since it is so similar to the sebum in our skin, it actually tricks our body’s skin into thinking that it is producing enough oil or sebum which then balances oil production, reducing acne. The use of jojoba has not only been found effective in treating acne, but is also beneficial as it does a number of things to help improve and maintain our skin’s health.
- Does not evaporate like water based moisturizers can, therefore moisturizing your skin all day long.
- Spreads and absorbs well into the skin
- Since it is an organic extract it is free of things like pesticides, and GMO’s.
- Stores well and doesn’t lose its antioxidants over time.
- Reduces acne
- Prevents acne
- Reduces redness and flakiness
- No overpowering scent
- Softens skin and restores skin tone
- Reduces acne scars
- Doesn’t sting
- Can be expensive (Depends on if you get the organic kind or not)
- If used too much it can make skin shiny. To prevent this from happening try not to use more than 10 drops.
- May ruin makeup brushes
- Can cause breakouts in some people, especially if applied spot on.
Jojoba oil can be found at many health food stores, whole food stores and organic food stores. It can also be found online at a number of different websites. Prices may vary.
What else should I know about Jojoba oil?
For best results when using Jojoba oil to treat acne do not place it right on acne spots or acne prone areas as this can cause irritation and lead to further breakouts. This has been known to happen in a number of cases. In women it has been recommended not to use foundation right after applying jojoba oil, as this can irritate skin and cause acne to worsen in some cases. Many studies have shown that Jojoba oil is quite effective in the treatment and prevention of acne. Not only does it trick our skin into thinking it has enough oil and balances everything out, but it also has the ability to help unblock pores which also prevents further clogging to occur.
Even though jojoba oil has been found effective in many cases of smaller acne, it is not for everyone. It may not be strong enough to treat more severe cases of acne. If you are using jojoba oil and your skin seems to be resistant to it, or you notice your acne starting to get worse then it is probably time to see a dermatologist and try another form or type of treatment, as jojoba may not be what is right for your specific case of acne. If you haven’t tried any natural remedies to treat and prevent your acne yet, try jojoba oil. It is great for treating mild cases of acne.
