Jojoba oil is often used to moisturize, balance pH and prevent acne. According to "Handbook of Dermatology: A Practical Manual," moisturizers should be used on all skin types. Even oily skin should be moisturized to avoid the skin from overproducing sebum, which is its own oil that often clogs pores and creates acne. Jojoba oil can safely be applied to your skin as often as you desire, though daily application is recommended by "Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice."
Step 1
Cleanse your face with a facial cleanser and warm water. According to "Braun-Falco's Dermatology," warm water dilates the skin's pores, allowing the jojoba oil to penetrate the pores to be most effective.
Step 2
Pat your face dry gently with a towel. According to "Handbook of Dermatology: A Practical Manual," it is important to pat, and not scrub, your face dry to avoid irritating and damaging your skin.
Step 3
Saturate a cotton ball with jojoba oil and lightly dab the cotton ball on your face. Gently massage the jojoba oil into your skin with clean hands. According to "Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice," massaging the jojoba oil into your skin stimulates circulation and increases absorption of the jojoba oil.
Things You'll Need
- Jojoba oil
- Facial cleanser
- Cotton ball
- Towel
References
- "Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice"; Leslie Baumann; 2009
- "Braun-Falco's Dermatology"; Walter H.C. Burgdorf, Gerd Plewig, Helmut Heinrich Wolff, and Michael Landthaler; 2008
- "Handbook of Dermatology: A Practical Manual"; Margaret W. Mann, David R. Berk, Daniel L. Popkin, and Susan J. Bayliss; 2009
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