Jojoba Oil

Common English Name: Jojoba.

Botanical Name: Simmondsia chinensis.

Plant Family: Simmondsiaceae.

Method of Extraction: Cold pressing of the seeds.

Origin: South Western North America.

Plant Description: A shrub with oval leaves and small yellow/green flowers. It can grow up to 3m (9ft) high.

Main Chemical Components: High in fatty acids: especially 11-eicosenoic acid (Gondoic Acid).

Blends Well With: Other carrier oils; essential oils.

Uses: Dry skin, dry hair, mature skin, damaged hair.

Fun Fact: Jojoba Oil may be used as a biodiesel.

Cautions for Use: None known.