What is Jojoba Oil and 10 Reasons Why I Use it for Massage

trsmassage
Jul 6, 2022
2 min read

What is Jojoba?

Jojoba (pronounced ho-HO-ba) extract, commonly referred to as “jojoba Oil,” is not an oil at all, but rather a liquid wax.

The wax “oil” is cultivated by pressing the jojoba seeds, creating an oil like substance that is very similar to sebum- what our oil glands produce on our skin.

Why I use it for Massage

With our skin being our largest organ, I think it’s very important to treat it with the love and kindness it deserves to keep it healthy and there are so many reasons I love to use Jojoba!

1. It’s nontoxic

2. It’s non-allergenic (it’s pressed from a seed, not a nut, so safe for those with nut allergies)

3. It’s noncomedogenic, meaning it doesn’t clog pores, and it’s compatible with all skin types

4. It’s a fantastic face and skin moisturizer

5. A little goes a long way and it absorbs well into the skin, not leaving you with the greasy feeling that oil can leave behind

6. It has anti-inflammatory properties

7. It has antimicrobial properties

8. It has healing properties that help the skin stay healthy

9. It has a long shelf life and doesn’t go rancid

10. It’s a great carrier for essential oils

Where do I get my Jojoba?

I am very selective about all products that I use and for the last, almost twenty years, I have relied on the consistent quality of HobaCare from the Original Jojoba Company. I appreciate that they have always been transparent about their thoughtful practices of cultivation, production, and education.

Final Thoughts

An important part of my integrative approach to massage starts with the products I am using on your largest organ- your skin. I not only want to help you feel better with body work, but with a clean, non-toxic, beneficial medium in which to give you the best experience!

Do you have questions or concerns? Please don’t hesitate to ask!

Resources

Jojoba Oil: An Updated Comprehensive Review on Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Uses, and Toxicity

Polymers (Basel). 2021 Jun; 13(11): 1711.

Published online 2021 May 24. doi: 10.3390/polym13111711

Heba A. Gad,1 Autumn Roberts,2 Samirah H. Hamzi,3 Haidy A. Gad,4 Ilham Touiss,5 Ahmed E. Altyar,6 Osama A. Kensara,7 and Mohamed L. Ashour3,4,*