Now Jojoba Moisturizing Oil has skin-soothing, moisturizing properties which make it suitable for use on both the face and body. Jojoba oil, a wax derived from the seed of the jojoba shrub, contains many nutritional compounds, including fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. It is fast absorbing and helps to restore balance while promoting softer hair and skin. High stability, cosmetic versatility, along with the ability to mimic the skin's sebum, make jojoba oil ideal for all skin and hair types. Jojoba oil is generally well-tolerated by all skin types, with a low chance of irritation or allergic reaction. Jojoba oil contains natural forms of vitamin E. This vitamin works with your skin as an antioxidant. This means that jojoba oil can help your skin fight oxidative stress caused by everyday exposure to pollutants and other toxins. Jojoba oil has anti-inflammatory and healing properties. Topical application may help relieve dryness, flaking, itching, and related symptoms. Now Jojoba Moisturizing Oil can also be used on your hair and scalp. It help your hair and scalp retain moisture, and it has anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties that may benefit scalp health. Jojoba oil will not cause your scalp to produce more or less of its own oil, so you can expect it to moisturize your hair without leaving it overly greasy. Jojoba oil seals in moisture and mimics the scalps sebum from root to tip means less breakage.