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What is Jojoba Butter?

Autumn Rivers
Autumn Rivers

Jojoba butter is a skin moisturizer that is known for its human sebum similarity, which allows it to protect the skin. It has the ability to reduce the appearance of stretch marks, wrinkles, and fine lines, and can also help unclog pores. Despite its typical use as a skin care product, it can also be used to soften and moisturize hair. It may be used in sunscreen, soap, and pomade, as well. Jojoba butter is typically non-greasy, easy to apply, and naturally odorless, though it is often combined with artificial fragrances in various beauty products.

Sebum is secreted from the sebaceous glands on the skin, forming a thin protective layer on the epidermis. Jojoba butter is uncannily similar to sebum, making it quite popular among those who do not relish the thought of putting artificial products on their skin. Unlike many creams and lotions, it does not typically feel greasy or oily, which is particularly beneficial for those who already have oily skin and do not want to make it worse with lotions. Instead, it is said to be somewhat waxy, and is absorbed into the skin quickly. Additionally, it is quite easy to spread, as it tends to become especially pliable when it comes into contact with the warmth of the skin.

Jojoba butter is used in spa skincare treatments.
Jojoba butter is used in spa skincare treatments.

While jojoba butter is most often used as a skin moisturizer, it shows up in other beauty products, as well. For example, many sunscreens, sunburn care products, and soaps contain this substance since it is considered so good for the skin. Additionally, some hair products contain this ingredient, as it can protect the hair just as well as it can the skin. It can enter the hair follicle and create a seal of protection around it, reducing the loss of moisture without making the hair feel greasy. Aside from moisturizing the hair, it also often keeps it soft, flowing, and looking healthy.

Jojoba butter can be used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on the skin and can help unclog pores.
Jojoba butter can be used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on the skin and can help unclog pores.

Jojoba butter is derived from the seeds of Simmondsia Chinesis, which is a shrub that is often found in the southwestern United States. The oil that comes from the seeds is combined with hydrogenated vegetable oil to create jojoba butter, as this form tends to be the easiest to apply to the skin. This is considered a benefit because while other hair and skin care products can moisturize the skin and hair, many are known for feeling greasy and being difficult to effectively spread. Thus, they often sit on the surface rather than being absorbed right away like jojoba butter usually is.

Discussion Comments

anon996216

Grade A Jojoba butter should smell like nuts.

Ocelot60

@heavanet- I also like to use jojoba butter because it is so good for my dry skin. I have tried many different varieties, but the best by far is one that is made of pure, organic jojoba oil. Since this type of jojoba butter doesn't contain artificial ingredients, it is very good for your skin. I also think that it is more moisturizing than products that only contain some jojoba butter mixed with other unnecessary ingredients.

Sometimes it is difficult to find pure jojoba butter in retails stores. That is why I always shop for it in stores that carry natural, vegan, and organic products. When you visit this type of store, you will most likely find several pure jojoba butters to choose from.

Heavanet

I like to use jojoba butter, but I think that it is difficult to choose one since there are so many available. Does anyone have some tips for choosing the best jojoba butter?

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    • Jojoba butter is used in spa skincare treatments.
      By: godfer
      Jojoba butter is used in spa skincare treatments.
    • Jojoba butter can be used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on the skin and can help unclog pores.
      By: Deyan Georgiev
      Jojoba butter can be used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on the skin and can help unclog pores.
    • Jojoba butter may be used to reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
      By: Leo Lintang
      Jojoba butter may be used to reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
    • Jojoba butter hair products can be applied to clean hair to add moisture.
      By: Roman Gorielov
      Jojoba butter hair products can be applied to clean hair to add moisture.
    • Some sunscreens contain moisturizing jojoba butter.
      By: Antonioguillem
      Some sunscreens contain moisturizing jojoba butter.
    • Products that contain jojoba butter can help protect and soften skin.
      By: Africa Studio
      Products that contain jojoba butter can help protect and soften skin.
    • Products meant to treat sunburns often contain jojoba butter.
      By: Amy Walters
      Products meant to treat sunburns often contain jojoba butter.