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It has a rich skin care history and has been used by Native Americans for generations to treat wounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJojoba Oil Skin Benefits\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJojoba oil has a waxy nature that almost exactly mimics the sebum that your skin creates on its own. That makes jojoba oil for skin a perfect fit for moisturizing purposes. Essentially it forms a protective layer on top of your skin that holds water in place, keeping your skin from drying out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJojoba oil is rich in the skin-nourishing antioxidant Vitamin E, plus Vitamins A and D. It also contains the minerals chromium, copper, and zinc, plus Omega 6 and 9 fatty acids. All good-for-you stuff that will plump up your skin and help keep it healthy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven though it’s an oil, jojoba oil is known to be non-comedogenic, so it won’t clog pores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs mentioned above, jojoba oil contains soothing Vitamin E and B-complex vitamins that can alleviate temporary redness, discomfort and irritation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the same reason that it soothes the skin, jojoba oil is less likely to cause sensitivity and irritation. As with any new ingredient, it’s worth testing it first to see how it reacts with your skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause jojoba oil is so similar to your skin’s sebum, your skin accepts it as part of its own supply and doesn’t overproduce oil, resulting in balanced skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause jojoba oil has the unique ability to balance the oil in your skin (regardless of skin type) and is non-comedogenic, it can help keep pores from clogging, therefore minimizing the appearance of pores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich in antioxidants and other nutrients, the benefits of jojoba oil include looking younger, longer. It can even help reduce the appearance of wrinkles. It gives your skin the boost it needs to remain plump and firm as your skin ages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJojoba oil is also a humectant, meaning it adds a protective layer to your skin that keeps moisture in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil actually does a better job of eliminating makeup residue than soap and water, so it can serve multiple purposes in your skin care routine. 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