Jojoba Oil is derived from the seeds of the jojoba shrub. Jojoba is similar to some skin care oils but it contains a lot of vitamins such as A and E and omega-6 fatty acids, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties. The vitamins are important components to the skin’s barrier. What sets it apart from all other oils is that it isn’t an oil at all but a wax ester. It is a humectant which just means it works to retain moisture in the skin.
The protective layer combined with the anti-inflammatory effects of the vitamin E gives your skin a breather which is important to the focus of the healing process. Since it has anti-inflammatory and healing properties, applying it as a topical treatment may help to relieve dryness, flaking, itching, and other symptoms of eczema, psoriasis, and other dry skin conditions.