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Skin, hair benefits of jojoba oil, widely used in cosmetics, according to expert

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October 17, 2024

Skin, hair benefits of jojoba oil, widely used in cosmetics, according to expert

Jojoba oil can contribute to several health benefits by topical applications to the skin and hair.

Many of the benefits jojoba oil could present are cosmetic ones, such as moisturizing dry, damaged skin and healing wounds, an expert told Fox News Digital.

Jojoba oil is created through the extraction of oil from the seeds of the fruit-bearing plant, Simmondsia chinensis.

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“They take the seeds, which resemble dark coffee beans, and then they use either a cold press or a solvent extraction, and then you get an oil that’s like a light yellow color,” Jenna Volpe, a Texas-based registered dietitian and herbalist, told Fox News Digital in a phone call.

The topical application of jojoba oil to the skin or hair comes with health benefits, largely due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Jojoba oil is primarily used for its health benefits related to the skin and hair. (iStock)

Read below to learn more about jojoba oil and its cosmetic benefits.

Can help those with skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis
Could promote wound healing
Could aid with hair conditioning and locking in moisture

1. Can help those with skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis

Jojoba oil is widely used for its skin and hair benefits when applied topically.

The oil is known for its anti-inflammatory and healing properties, which can help people with skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis as well as clear acne.

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Indigenous tribes have used jojoba oil for centuries for these benefits and others, Volpe told Fox News Digital.

“They would use it for psoriasis, any kind of acne, skin disorders, any kind of scalp disorders, dry skin, irritated skin. They would take the oil and just apply a little bit topically,” Volpe said.

When applied to the skin, jojoba oil can be diluted, but it doesn’t have to be, said Volpe.

One of the many potential health benefits that comes with applying jojoba oil topically is that it can help to moisturize dry skin. (iStock)

Jojoba oil is one that is widely considered safe for sensitive skin, according to Volpe, who specifically recommends ones that are “cold pressed certified organic,” which she noted have more nutrients, antioxidants and are easier on sensitive skin.

Even so, it’s not a bad idea to do a patch test when trying any new product on your skin to ensure you don’t have an allergic reaction to it.

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To conduct a patch test, dermatologists recommend applying the product to a specific spot on the skin twice daily for seven to 10 days, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association’s website.

Ensure that no reaction formed, like itchy, red or swollen skin in that time frame, the American Academy of Dermatology Association notes.

Jojoba oil is one widely considered to be safe for the skin. (iStock)

2. Could promote wound healing

Jojoba oil is one that can be used for its wound healing properties, Volpe told Fox News Digital.

Preliminary research has shown that jojoba oil can act to bind the skin cells back together after being separated by means of obtaining a scratch or a cut on the skin’s surface, according to Healthline.

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The high concentration of vitamin E in jojoba oil could also play a part in its wound-healing capabilities, per the source.

“[Jojoba oil] has a lot of vitamins like vitamin E. It’s got vitamin A and vitamin D in it. It has different types of antioxidants that help to fight inflammation by neutralizing any kind of free radicals, which are substances that essentially cause cell damage,” Volpe said.

Jojoba oil is filled with vitamins, including vitamin E, A and D. (iStock)

3. Could aid with hair conditioning and locking in moisture

In addition to being applied to the skin, jojoba oil is also commonly used in hair care routines.

“If you’re using it for, like, a scalp, just a few drops can be added to something. You can add it to a shampoo, or you could dilute it, but you don’t have to,” Volpe explained.

The vitamins and minerals in jojoba oil can be nourishing for the hair, according to Healthline.

It can moisturize the hair thanks to its oily composition, per the outlet, and can be used to help treat dandruff.

Ashlyn Messier is a writer for Fox News Digital.

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Brain aging may accelerate after cancer treatment, study suggests

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March 6, 2026

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Surviving cancer as a child or young adult may have a lasting impact on aging, new research suggests.

Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center looked at whether life-saving treatments, like chemotherapy and radiation, could speed up biological aging.

They also aimed to determine whether this age acceleration was linked to cognitive issues related to memory, focus and learning.

The team analyzed blood samples from a group of 1,400 long-term survivors treated at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, using epigenetic clocks — tools that estimate biological age by examining chemical tags on DNA.

Biological age is determined based on damage the cells accumulate over time, versus chronological age, which is measured by how long someone has been alive, according to scientists.

Biological age is determined based on the damage cells accumulate over time, according to scientists. (iStock)

“These well-established aging-related biomarkers have previously been associated with neurocognitive impairment and decline in older non-cancer populations, particularly in cognitive domains related to aging and dementia, such as memory, attention and executive function,” the study stated.

Most of the group consisted of acute lymphoblastic leukemia survivors, or Hodgkin lymphoma survivors. Participants were at least five years past their treatment, though some had survived for several decades.

They underwent neurocognitive testing to measure their attention span, memory and information processing speed.

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Chemotherapy was found to have the greatest impact on aging acceleration. The study suggests the treatment can alter DNA structure and cause cellular damage.

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“It’s no surprise to find out that young people with cancer who have chemo early in life are affected in terms of long-term aging,” Dr. Marc Siegel, senior medical analyst for Fox News, told Fox News Digital.

Participants underwent neurocognitive testing to measure their attention span, memory and speed of information processing. (iStock)

Researchers also found that cellular aging was closely linked to cognitive performance, as survivors of a higher biological age had more difficulty with memory and attention.

“Chemo poisons and damages cellular function — hopefully the cancer cells more than normal cells, but there is a significant impact on normal cells as well,” said Siegel, who was not involved in the study.

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“There is also something called ‘chemo brain,’ which causes at least temporary difficulty with memory, concentration, word finding and brain fog,” the doctor added.

The research team hopes to use these findings to focus on intervention efforts, specifically by determining when accelerated aging begins.

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“Young cancer survivors have many more decades of life to live,” lead study author AnnaLynn Williams, PhD, said in a press release. “If these accelerated aging changes are occurring early on and setting them on a different trajectory, the goal is to intervene to not only increase their lifespan, but improve their quality of life.”

The team hopes this research will help in the development of early intervention tools that aim to prevent cognitive decline. (iStock)

There were some limitations to the study. The researchers could not adjust for chronic health conditions or education because they are directly impacted by treatment.

Additionally, the study only looked at the survivors at a single point of time, so it could not directly prove causation.

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The study was published in the journal Nature Communications.

Fox News Digital reached out to the researchers for comment.

Khloe Quill is a lifestyle production assistant with Fox News Digital. She and the lifestyle team cover a range of story topics including food and drink, travel, and health.