Liquid wax that is closest to the skin.
Jojoba oil
Available at Ölmühle SollingOwn oil millin the Weserbergland region, for over 25 years
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Independentno pharmaceutical company
Was die Tradition über das Jojobaöl erzählt
Aus der Wüste
Der Strauch stammt aus der Sonora-Wüste zwischen Arizona, Kalifornien und Mexiko. Völker wie die Tohono O'odham nutzten die Samen schon für ihr Haar.
Statt Walrat
Botanisch ist es ein flüssiges Wachs. Als die USA in den 1970ern Walprodukte verboten, ersetzte es den Walrat aus Pottwalen in Kosmetik und Technik.
The ritual
Ein paar Tropfen in den Händen anwärmen und sanft einmassieren: Jojobaöl pflegt Gesicht, Bart und Kopfhaut und löst abends das Make-up.
The profile in the Botanical Archive: benefits, ingredients, home remedies, Ayurveda & TCM and all sources.
Mehr über das Jojobaöl im Botanical Archiv →Cold-pressed jojoba oil (Simmondsia chinensis), actually a liquid wax, for face, body and hair.
At a glance
- Plant: Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba shrub), desert plant
- Origin: Mexico, Argentina, Israel, USA
- Includes: Wax esters, which closely resemble skin sebum, vitamin E, provitamin A
- Tradition: Used by the indigenous peoples of North America for skin and hair, today a base oil of natural cosmetics
Why your body is aware of this issue: Jojoba oil is chemically not an oil, but a wax, and that's precisely what makes it so special: It's so similar to the skin's own sebum that the skin accepts it as its own. It doesn't clog pores, doesn't go rancid, and is suitable for oily skin as well as dry skin.
Folk medicine, tradition, research
What the indigenous people of North America used jojoba for, why the wax is so similar to skin, and what has been proven.
Here's how to use it
Use it neat as a facial treatment (two to three drops are sufficient), as a makeup remover, as a base for essential oils in massages (one to two percent essential oil), on the ends of your hair, or on your scalp for dandruff. It has an almost unlimited shelf life when stored in the dark.
Good to know
- For external use only; jojoba oil is not suitable for consumption.
- If you are prone to acne, test it on a small area first, even if it is considered non-comedogenic.
- Always dilute essential oils in jojoba oil, never apply them undiluted to the skin.
As always, remember: a skincare oil is for care, not medicine. If skin problems don't improve, consult a doctor.
Available from our partner Ölmühle Solling
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Why this partner
Solling Oil Mill from Boffzen
We only recommend manufacturers and distributors that we have reviewed and that do not belong to any pharmaceutical company.
- Own oil millin the Weserbergland region, for over 25 years
- Family-runOrganic Manufactory of the Baensch Family
- Buy directlyShipping and invoice from the oil mill
- IndependentNo corporation behind it
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Wo kaufe ich Jojobaöl?
Directly from Ölmühle Solling. The button above will take you to the partner's product page; shipping and invoicing will be handled by them. The price remains the same for you.
Wofür wurde Jojobaöl früher verwendet?
Das erzählen wir ausführlich im Botanical Archiv: wofür die Volksheilkunde das Jojobaöl nutzte, was die Forschung heute dazu sagt und mit allen Quellen. View portrait →
How do you choose your partners?
We check ownership, origin, organic certification, and, where available, laboratory analyses. We do not accept partners belonging to a pharmaceutical company.
