Jojoba Uses and Tips

Note from Lisa, owner of Skin Salvy.
I discovered and fell in love with organic jojoba when I owned my massage therapy practice. Other oils and lotions contained ingredients I didn't trust or couldn't pronounce and often times became rancid which meant money down the drain. Not only did a little product go a long way but clients noticed their skin felt conditioned and not greasy. To this day, I will bring my own jojoba with me when receiving a massage for many creams and lotions clog my pores.

I have struggled throughout my entire adult life with mild acne on my forehead and cyst like painful bumps in the chin area. Just when I think I'd find a solution, my skin would flare up again. I started using the skin care regimen listed below in 2012 with great success. I'm not a dermatologist or a medical doctor so this is not meant as medical advice . (P.S. When I started using the jojoba on my face every day I noticed my nails became very strong and healthy as I would rub the remaining jojoba into my nails and hands. )

What is Jojoba?

The jojoba ("ho-ho-ba") shrub produces seeds that when pressed produces a liquid wax very similar to the body's natural skin oils and does not clog pores. Because jojoba is not an oil, it will not go rancid and will remain fresh indefinitely with normal use. A little bit goes a long way making this a very cost effective product.

We use only 100% certified organic jojoba that is 1st expeller pressed. No chemicals are ever used and you receive the best quality possible.

Jojoba Uses

Skin Conditioning
The best time to apply any moisturizer is immediately after washing the skin. Start with a few drops and add more as desired. Great for face and body. For more depth, add a few drops of vitamin E.

Makeup Removal
Helps to remove traces of eye makeup and mascara and conditions the delicate skin and eyelashes at the same time. Gently massage the makeup off with fingertips and tiny bit of jojoba.

Condition Hair and Dry Scalp
Massage a small amount of jojoba into scalp and apply throughout hair evenly. Leave on hair for 20-30 minutes, shampoo. You may need to shampoo a second time depending on the amount of jojoba used.

Stronger, Healthier Nails
Rub a small amount into cuticles daily.

After sun care
For mild to moderate sunburn, apply a few drops of jojoba onto the skin. For best results, mix pure aloe vera with a few drops of jojoba and apply to the skin.

Lisa's Skin Care Routine

Wash face with a gentle, all natural soap. Many regular soaps have toxic, irritating chemicals. Your local food co-op is a great resource.
For added exfoliation, I use a clean washcloth to gently wash my face. This helps remove the surface dead skin cells.
Start with a few drops of organic jojoba and smooth over the face. In the summer this is all my skin requires. In the winter I add vitamin E (sold in stores) to add more depth to the jojoba. Jojoba helps to deep cleanse the pores as well as condition the skin. If your skin feels oily, you've used too much jojoba. It takes very little.

*Drink lots of water - I prefer reverse osmosis filtered water that doesn't contain chlorine or fluoride.
*Eat lots of healthy greens and vegetables - organic whenever possible to eliminate pesticides and increase vitamin content.
*Limit caffeine, carbonated beverages, and sugar. At least for me these are skin irritants, especially when I don't drink enough water.