By 2000, the International Jojoba Export Council expected the global jojoba production to increase 15 percent over a five-year period, and with the popularity of DIY recipes and body care these days, jojoba oil continues to gain recognition.

Moreover, individuals living with skin ailments such as eczema can find relief in a jojoba oil product, she adds.

The manufacturer describes this oil blend as lightweight and claims it works well under makeup and other skin care products.

Spread over 80 hectares of nutrient-rich soil in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Beresford Farm is Australia’s largest nurtured sustainable Jojoba farm and home of The Jojoba Company. A person should read the ingredients of their chosen jojoba oil product to ensure it does not contain irritants. So while most skincare products override the natural functions of our skin, Jojoba helps your skin help itself. The benefits of jojoba oil are wide-ranging, says O’Hara, from collagen production to antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Jojoba oil can be rubbed directly onto the skin or hair as a part of your daily moisturizing routine,” says O’Hara.

It is prized for its excellent moisturizing and nourishing properties and recommended for use on all skin types and in all skincare, make-up, and hair care products. It’s also completely free of chemical nasties, which is great news for anyone with sensitive skin that’s easily irritated. A 2012 study conducted in Germany examined jojoba oil’s ability to reduce skin lesions and improve overall skin condition for 194 participants, who applied clay masks containing the oil to their faces two to three times per week. It’s also been noted to help make hair more manageable and reduce excess oil, thanks to its sebum-like features.