THE AMAZING PROPERTIES OF JOJOBA OIL

JOJOBA OIL 

                                                            

 

 

Jojoba Oil is Golden / Brownish Yellow oil  with a characteristic neutral odor. It is also known as Coffeeberry. Jojoba oil  originated from USA and its Botanical Name is Simmondsia Chinensis. It is produced from the seeds of the Jojoba Plant. It is considered to be one of the most important oils for aromatherapy skin/hair  care use. The cold pressed oil is extremely rich in its natural properties.

It is a smooth, non-greasy oil which offers collagen benefits known to improve skin and hair  health. Study has also shown that the chemical composition of pure jojoba oil is very close to the chemical composition of the oil in our own skin (and scalp) just like our natural sebum. It has excellent moisturizing and emulsifying properties, Pure Jojoba oil has been rated by many as the finest all purpose cosmetic oil. Jojoba oil's regenerative  nature helps correct skin blemishes and acne, helps stop split ends, breakage of hair, is used to untangle hair, tames locks has moisturising and healing properties.
 PROPERTIES OF JOJOBA OIL.

Jojoba oil's regenerative nature helps correct skin blemishes and acne, scalp deficiency,helps stop split ends, breakage of hair, is used to untangle hair, tames locks has moisturising and healing properties. It contains Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Plant Wax (mimics skins collagen), myristic acid, etc.

Jojoba Oil is often used alone as a facial oil as it contains natural collagen, which is almost identical in structure to the collagen present in our skin.

Jojoba oil also contains proteins, minerals and myristic acid, which is an anti-inflammatory agent, leading to clean, clear and firm skin.

Jojoba Oil also has revitalizing, nourishing and moisturizing properties. It helps to regulate moisture and restructure the skin, which is why jojoba oil is appropriate for use in cosmetic products, including soaps, lotions, and skincare, as an active principle or as a carrier.
Blends :

• Jojoba oil can help clear acne, and this benefit can be maximized by blending essential oils, like tea tree oil, which are also known to clear acne and get rid of dandruff.

OKRA AND MY HAIR.

As a typical Nigerian child, okra or rather okro was an easy staple when we had to eat solid food. when I say solid food I mean eba, amala, pounded yam etc. A lot of my African sisters would understand me lolz. We never had enough of it back then, because of the slimy nature of okra, it helped in swallowing food. Wow those were really awesome childhood memories. Then my mum would cut the okra, boil it in water and add the spices, it was always an interesting family experience. chei if only I knew back then its amazing benefits for hair; I would have scooped some for my hair lolz.
       Okra could also be called okro, lady fingers, gombo, etc and it is harvested right on our African soil. Hmmmn in Nigeria it is so cheap we barely value and know its many uses. Okra roots back to many generations ago. The pods were boiled, cooked, fried then the seeds were also toasted, ground, servedas a substitute for coffee and tea, yikes okra tea I think I should try this tea lolz. Okra has amazing hair benefits which a lot of us either ignore or do not know about, if only we knew of this back then. Okra is packed with loads of vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Amongst this include :  vit
C, fibre , vit A, vit B6, vit K, niacin, thiamine, copper, zinc, magnesium, potassium, manganese, calcium, riboflavin, beta carotene, lutein, iron, zeaxanthin, folic acid, protein, carbohydrates etc. It is also low in calories and fat free, amazing for those thinking of shedding fat. The protein and oils in it is found in its seeds and is enriched with amino acids like tryptophan, lysine and various other sulphur amino acids. This nutritious oil has a slightly greenish yellow colour and is high in unsaturated fatty acids such as oleic and linoleic acids, not to forget it has a pleasant fragrance to it though it doesn't have a long shelf life.
     Am sure a lot of us do not know that okra could be used as a shampoo, conditioner, hairgel, setting lotion, leave-in conditioner, or even a final hair rinse. Study also shows that okra can help you rid of lice and scalp problems. I think I would enjoy mine as a leave- in conditioner or just a final rinse lolz.
                                                 MY RECIPE

- Cut about 3-8 pieces of okra horizontally
- Add the okra to boiling water and allow to boil till its frothy and slimy
-Add rosemary and a little bit of ginger to it so as to help with antibacterial properties, then let the mixture boil up for sometime.
-Strain it into a container and let cool as this would make it form a slimy and a very gelatinous paste.
-Add your essential oils (I would recommend tea tree oil or peppermint oil) or you could just use freshly squeezed lime/lemon juice.
-Depending on what you want to use it for, (as leave-in, final rinse etc) allow your hair air dry. Okra adds bounce and extra shine to your hair and also leaves your hair very soft and soooo moisturised for a couple of days. NOTE: if you don't use immediately, let refrigerate or just add a preservative.

BIOTIN AND THE BODY

Biotin as most of us know is a pro-vitamin B complex  also known as vitaminB7 or vitamin H. It plays an essential role in metabolising energy but most people don't really know its major effects and advantages. What a lot of people don't know is that biotin naturally occurs in our body, but it occurs in small quantities. It helps a lot in most of our body functions which involves metabolism. It helps the body process energy  and also aids the body to transport carbon dioxide throughout the body. When you have adequate biotin levels n your body; it helps your bone marrow, nerve tissues function effectively.
       With sufficient supply of biotin n your body; your daily food intake is processed and broken down fast, this is why it is prescribed for those which issues in breaking down of food intake by doctors. Also if you are trying to shed or loose fat, biotin helps due to the fact that when your food is broken down fast, it also helps breaking down glucose. Normally glucose if not properly broken down into energy becomes stored up in the body so also fat gets stored up, but with biotin, the fat and carbohydrate is broken down and used adequately by the body for its various needs. This is why biotin is soo good for diabetic patients because it greatly helps the body in glucose production as it breaks down your carbohydrate, it also helps in the regulation of sugar in your blood and body.


            BENEFITS OF BIOTIN FOR THE HAIR/SKIN/NAILS.
Biotin sure plays an important role for your hair, skin and nails. Biotin deficiency causes brittle nails, rigid skin, damaged hair. damaged hair such as - thin hair, brittle hair, splitting hair and basically hair loss. When the hair becomes unhealthy, it can become fragile, break more easily, possibly fall out which causes alopecia in a lot of women today. Biotin is used to prevent hair disorders especially alopecia, alopecia involves partial or complete loss of hair in certain areas of the head. Biotin when combined with zinc is very good for combatting hair loss. biotin also helps the body produce keratin for the hair. when hair follicles become blocked with skin flakes, it impedes hair growth which aids hair loss. when your scalp is kept clean, biotin is able to do its major work in rejuvenating the lost hair. Also biotin increases the volume of the hair, it lengthens the hair, gives the hair more weight, restores and increases its density also known as volume as we said before. Taking biotin supplement  helps stimulate new growth and new nail growth. this is why it is found in a lot of cosmetic products. Before intake of biotin, its advised to consult your doctor.