While there are many prescription and over-the-counter drugs available to treat acne, some people prefer to use natural remedies. Jojoba oil is one of these essential natural alternatives for acne-prone skin.
In this blog post, we’ll look at howjojoba oil can be used to relieve pimples, cysts and other acne-related skin imperfections, and what the benefits are of incorporating it into your daily beauty routine. So, if you’re looking for a natural way to treat your acne, read on!
What are the benefits of jojoba oil for acne-prone skin?
Applying oil to problem skin may seem strange. But it’s quite the opposite… provided you choose your vegetable oil carefully. And jojoba oil has so many benefits that it would be a shame to go without it!
From a structural point of view, jojoba oil is not an oil but a liquid wax, rich in fatty acids.
Its composition makes it very similar to sebum, naturally produced by the sebaceous glands to moisturize and protect the epidermis.
When does it malfunction? As soon as the skin feels attacked. There are many causes for this, often linked to hormonal imbalance, stress, an excessively sweet diet, the use of harsh facial cleansers, etc. This is followed by an overproduction of sebum, known as hyperseborrhea, the aim of which is to compensate for the skin’s imbalance.
It should also be noted that poor-quality sebum (dysseborrhea) is also a cause of acne. The result is a variety of imperfections: papules, pustules, nodules, pus-filled microcysts, boils, open comedones (blackheads), closed comedones (whiteheads), redness, scars, etc. These skin disorders vary according to the degree of acne: mild, moderate or severe.
Jojoba oil regulates sebum and skin pH.
Jojoba oil regulates sebum production and rebalances the skin’s pH, which tends to become alkaline in the case of acne. Jojoba oil is said to be seboregulating.
It also has the advantage of being easily assimilated and tolerated by all skin types, including reactive and acne-prone skin.
Jojoba oil is light, odorless and leaves no greasy film. It is referred to as a dry oil.
Jojoba oil is non-comedogenic. Its comedogenic index is 0 on a scale of up to 5, which means it does not clog pores or cause skin eruptions. We advise you to choose cold-pressed, certified organic oil for optimum quality and efficacy.
Jojoba oil is nourishing and moisturizing.
Jojoba oil protects the skin from dehydration by reinforcing the hydrolipidic film. It acts as a humectant and emollient, restoring suppleness and elasticity to skin thickened by excessive sebum production.
Jojoba oil is anti-inflammatory and healing.
Jojoba oil naturally contains vitamin E, which gives it interesting anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and healing properties. This makes it a valuable vegetable oil for relieving acne on a daily basis and reducing the appearance of scars.
What’s the best way to use jojoba oil to treat acne?
Jojoba oil can be incorporated into your daily skincare routine in its 100% pure form. Regular application to acne-prone areas is guaranteed to gradually improve the overall appearance of the skin.
In the morning, wake up your face with a few sprays of a hydrosol adapted to your blemished skin. For example, Roman chamomile or lavender hydrosol. Then nourish your skin with jojoba oil, massaging from the inside to the outside of your face.
It’s all about clean skin at night. To remove make-up, apply a few drops of jojoba oil to the face with your fingers, massaging in small circular motions. Remove any excess with a moistened reusable wipe.
At this stage, if you don’t feel that your skin has been cleansed, you can use a cold-curing, superfatted soap without essential oils, such as Macadamia Aloe Vera Natural Soap for Combination Skin.
Then moisturize and nourish your skin with jojoba oil, which you can pair with Tamanu oil to maximize anti-acne effects. This combo will work all night for best results.
If your acne pimples are located on the body (chest, back, shoulders), we recommend you apply jojoba oil in the same way to clean, dry skin, 1-2 times a day.
Jojoba oil is an indispensable natural remedy in a complete anti-acne skin care routine. It has proved invaluable to many people desperate to find a healthy solution to their skin problems. Have you tried jojoba oil for acne? Let us know in the comments below!
