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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Meet the Hurricane Milton babies born at Florida hospitals during the storm
As Hurricane Milton made landfall and swept across Florida, one of the state’s major hospital systems welcomed 67 babies into the world.
AdventHealth for Women, which offers women’s health care services at locations across Central Florida, staffed hundreds of team members, including nurses, physicians and specialists, during the height of the hurricane.
The staff worked through the night to care for delivering parents and their little ones, according to the hospital.
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There were 32 babies born at AdventHealth’s Tampa area hospitals, 11 born at AdventHealth Orlando, 14 at AdventHealth Celebration, two at AdventHealth Winter Park, one at AdventHealth Altamonte Springs, four at AdventHealth Waterman in Tavares, one at AdventHealth Daytona Beach and two at AdventHealth Fish Memorial in Orange City, a press release stated.
“I’m so grateful for the delivering parents who entrusted us to take care of them and their families during the hurricane, and to all the team members who worked through the night to ensure our community was cared for,” Kristen Toth, vice president of AdventHealth for Women, told Fox News Digital via email.
“To be able to serve as a source of support and calm and witness 67 children come into the world during such a frightening time — it’s a testament to the strength of the human spirit.”
Below are some of the babies who were brought into the world during Hurricane Milton.
1. Bernardo Salazar Tipacti
Bernardo Salazar Tipacti was born at 1:35 p.m. on Oct. 9 at AdventHealth Celebration.
He was born to Luciana Tipacti Almora and Fredy Raul Salazar Warren and weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce.
2. Luna MarÍa Jiménez
Luna MarÍa Jiménez was born at 11:23 p.m. on Oct. 9 at AdventHealth Altamonte Springs. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces.
Proud parents are Elizabeth López and David Jiménez.
3. Camila Victoria
Yessica Paola and Jhon Porras welcomed Camila Victoria (last name not shared) at 12:44 a.m. on Oct. 10 at AdventHealth Orlando.
She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces.
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4. Dana Iveth Arias Garcia
Born to Kimberly Garcia and Denilson Arias, Dana Iveth Arias Garcia weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce.
She was born at 1:05 a.m. on Oct. 10 at AdventHealth Orlando.
5. Jacob
Jacob (last name not shared) was born at 3 a.m. on Oct. 10 at AdventHealth Orlando and weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces.
Proud parents are Ana Maria Franco and Felipe Salamanca from Davenport.
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6. Charlotte Furnas
Madeline and Grant Furnas welcomed baby Charlotte at 11:04 a.m. on Oct. 10 at AdventHealth Waterman in Tavares. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces.
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