Jojoba oil is one of the best natural substances for the hair and scalp. It is extracted from the seed of the jojoba tree. Although it is known as a oil it is actually a wax ester. The reason that jojoba oil is so beneficial to the hair and scalp is that it is very similar to natural human sebum. It is more similar to human sebum, oil, than any other compound that you will find in nature.
Some people feel that applying jojoba oil to a dry scalp may actually trick the skin into producing the oil that is missing. This will create a balance on the scalp. Creating a good balance on the scalp is the first step to a healthy scalp and hair. Jojoba oil is also non-comedogenic so it will not cause an allergic reaction. It is also useful in healing many scalp conditions like eczema, dandruff, seborrhea and psoriasis.
Jojoba oil has many benefits to the hair and scalp. It provides long term moisture. Some water based moisturizers can evaporate, but that is not the case with jojoba oil. It is a stable substance and will retain its many benefits and antioxidant properties even when stored for a period of time. Jojoba oil also spreads well and absorbs easily into skin.
Overall jojoba oil is excellent for many skincare and hair care applications. It can be used on the hair in shampoo, conditioner and other scalp treatments. It is often used in face and body lotions and skin serums as well. Some other ways to use jojoba oil are lip treatments, cuticle creams, body oils and makeup removers.