How to Use Jojoba Oil on Your Face

Jojoba oil is derived from the jojoba plant, native to North America. The oil from the plant is waxy, and it can help provide healing and hydration to your face and skin. It makes a great all-natural moisturizer, but you can also use it as an acne treatment, lip balm, or a makeup remover.

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EditApplying Jojoba Oil as a Moisturizer

1. Patch test the oil first to make sure you don't react to it. Place a couple of drops of jojoba oil on your inner arm and put a bandage over it. After 24 hours, remove the bandage and examine the area. If your skin isn't itchy, red, or broken out, you can safely use jojoba oil.^[1]
   
   • Doing a patch test helps ensure you don't end up with your face broken out in hives!
2. Warm up the oil for extra absorption. Heat a small amount of oil in the microwave for a few seconds. Alternatively, place the bottle in a warm water bath for a few minutes. The warmth will feel great on your face at night, and it will aid in hydration.^[2]
   
   • Warm oil will help open your pores, increasing absorption.
3. Rub the moisturizer in before bed. Remove your makeup first, if you have any on, and wash your face and your hands thoroughly. Then, pour 5-8 drops of jojoba oil into your hand. Gently rub the oil into your face before you get into bed.^[3]
   
   • Add a few more drops if the first dollop doesn't cover your face completely.
4. Put the oil on before you go out in the winter. While jojoba oil doesn't provide a layer of external protection like petroleum or lanolin, it does help seal in moisture. Rub it into your face before going outside, especially when it's cold out, and you'll have solid protection against the wind and weather, keeping your skin naturally hydrated.^[4]
   
5. Try a moisturizer with jojoba oil as an ingredient for more hydration. Many moisturizers contain three types of ingredients, emollients, occlusives, and humectants. Choosing a moisturizer that contains at least 2 out of 3 of these types of ingredients can help keep your skin hydrated. Jojoba oil is an emollient, which means it bonds with your skin to hold in moisture. Look for moisturizers that have this ingredient along with other types of moisturizers.^[5]
   
   • Occlusives, such as lanolin or beeswax, form a barrier over your skin, while humectants, such as glycerin and sorbitol, draw water to the outer layer of your skin.

EditUsing Jojoba Oil to Heal Your Skin

1. Try a clay mask with jojoba oil 2-3 times a week for acne. Apply the clay mask to your face according to the directions on the package. Typically, you rub it onto your face and leave it on for a specified amount of time, such as 10 minutes, before washing it off. Some people see as much as a 50% reduction in acne after consistently using a clay mask with jojoba oil.^[6]
   
   • Continue to use this treatment for at least 6 weeks to see the best results.
2. Apply the oil over eczema or psoriasis. Some people have good luck using this type of oil for skin conditions. To use it, just apply it over the inflamed patch of skin 2-3 times a day or whenever the area is bothering you.^[7]
   
   • It will likely help with the dryness and itching. It may also reduce inflammation.
3. Dab jojoba oil on your face when you have a sunburn. Jojoba oil has anti-inflammatory and healing properties, which is why some people use it for sunburn. Gently apply it to your burned face to help with healing.^[8]
   
   • Try mixing it with a little aloe vera for extra healing power.
4. Try jojoba oil as a lip balm to heal cracked lips. Because jojoba oil helps keep moisture in, it works great as a lip palm. Just get a little on your finger and rub it all over your lips whenever you feel them getting dry.^[9]
   
   • Apply the oil throughout the day as needed.

EditEmploying Jojoba Oil's Other Benefits

1. Rub jojoba oil into your face before or after you shave. This can be a great way to soothe your skin and help prevent razor burn on your face. Simply pour a little in your hand and rub into your skin before you shave. After shaving, rub it into your skin again to encourage happy, healthy skin.^[10]
   
2. Use jojoba oil to remove oil-based makeup. Oily makeups can be tough to remove, but using an oil can be just what you need. Apply a little to a facial cloth and gently wipe at your makeup to take it off.^[11]
   
   • Jojoba oil works fairly well at dissolving most oily makeups. Plus, you can safely use it around your eyes!
3. Apply jojoba to reduce oil on your skin. Oddly, using an oil like jojoba can slow down your natural oil production. If your skin overproduces oil, try using jojoba oil as a moisturizer for a few weeks to see if it helps reduce your natural oiliness.^[12]
   
   • This oil is also great for combination skin! It helps cut down on shine.^[13]

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