Top 5 Jojoba Oil Misconceptions
Over the 29 years that we have been in business, we’ve heard all manner of jojoba oil misconceptions about jojoba. In fact, barely a week
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Over the 29 years that we have been in business, we’ve heard all manner of jojoba oil misconceptions about jojoba. In fact, barely a week
We get asked a lot of questions about how/when and what type of skin conditions can be helped by using HobaCare Jojoba. “Can you use
Can you use jojoba oil on dogs and cats? Animals often have sensitivities, especially skin sensitivities. Using a non-toxic product like jojoba oil for dogs’
If you’ve ever asked yourself, ‘Can I use jojoba oil as a lubricant?’, the answer is yes. There are so many items around the household that can be cared for with a drop of jojoba oil. Most recently, I purchased a new pair of Gingher scissors. If you’re wondering how to oil scissors, the use and care guide states “Occasionally
We are constantly trying to find better packaging options for our jojoba skincare and haircare product, particularly, closures that dispense drops of jojoba (since a little goes a LONG way) and that don’t leak. Nothing is perfect, but sometimes small changes can make a big difference. In the coming months, you will be noticing a change in our closures and
The most important reason to use jojoba, as opposed to other massage mediums is that it’s a 100% non-toxic product. In fact, it’s recommended for oncology massage because cancer patients are so sensitive (see Geralyn O’Brien’s article for the Integrative Cancer Review). In addition to being non-toxic, the second best reason to use jojoba as a massage medium is because clients
A month or so ago, one of our customers contacted us to see if she could use jojoba on a vintage spinning wheel. She was interested in its protective properties for wood. She sent us after photos of her spinning wheel and said: “The wheel was quite dull before using jojoba oil. . And for a 36-year-old wheel, it came
Our ongoing series “Jojoba 101” is all about unique ways to use jojoba throughout the house/garden. Around our offices and homes, we all use jojoba in a wide variety of ways. It’s always nice to have an alternative to petroleum-based products, especially one that is non-toxic like jojoba. One way we have been using jojoba oil is to protect our
Can you use jojoba oil on dogs and cats? We’ve had many clients tell us that they use jojoba on their pets (which we do as well). Is jojoba oil toxic to cats or dogs? Animals can be very sensitive to toxins, especially cats, thus it’s very important to be selective in the products we choose for them. Since jojoba
If you ask us, we’ll tell you that jojoba is for everyone: babies, men, women, kids, and even pets. As a non-toxic, non-allergenic product, it’s safe for everyone in your family. That’s why we’ve come up with Mother’s Day gift basket ideas to cover all kinds of moms. Whether your mom is a maker and would enjoy an essential oil
With Mother’s Day a month away we’ve been thinking about ways to incorporate jojoba into pampering gift baskets for mom. The beauty of jojoba is that it’s pretty much the perfect all-natural product for skin, scalp, and hair. While a bottle of jojoba combined with a few plush towels or a robe, it’s fun to make a bath product as
Are you wondering how to use jojoba oil for a dry itchy scalp, hair, or dandruff? Jojoba oil is a fantastic natural product and has many benefits for your hair because it conditions hair and scalp, prevents dryness, boosts shine, conditions and strengthens the hair follicle, and restores manageability. It’s non-toxic and safe for the entire family, in fact, it
We frequently get the question: What’s the difference between Jojoba Baby and regular organic Jojoba? Our answer: The packaging. Over the years we received lots of questions from parents wondering if jojoba was safe for babies. We decided making a bottle specifically for babies was the best way to answer this question. It’s perfect for babies for a wide variety
We’ve discussed using jojoba oil to remove makeup, but did you know that it can replace your face cleanser as well? When, Jacqueline, one of our customers wrote in about using jojoba oil for oil cleansing we figured it was time to share the word on our blog. You’ve most likely heard of Oil Cleansing, if not, the basic idea
Can I put jojoba oil in my ear? We’ve all heard that we should never stick anything smaller than our fingers in our ears, and yet many of us persist in using cotton swabs to clean our ears. For many of us this doesn’t cause any issues, but for some it does. There are a wide variety of ways to
In our ongoing series of collecting all the ways jojoba can be used, we were reminded of its value in removing sticky residue. As we put up the balsam fir tree (we are in Maine after all), our fingers were covered with bits of sticky pine sap. A few drops of jojoba and a few seconds of rubbing and voila
Since our founding in 1994, our goal has been to provide the highest quality jojoba in the most sustainable way possible, making it the perfect choice for those seeking natural and safe body and hair oil. Our jojoba is our pure, first-press, unrefined, golden jojoba. We continually strive to provide the best quality jojoba on the market with the least
In early July, I stopped by Glendarragh Lavender Farm during the lavender harvest. We are so incredibly lucky to have a source for organic lavender so close. Glendarragh has the same philosophy that we do here at The Jojoba Company, here’s a quote from their website “We believe in the simple elegance and healthful benefits of synthetic-free, natural products”. We couldn’t agree
Do your weekend plans include painting? Are you wondering how to remove and get the oil-based paint off your skin and out of your hair after? If so, we have a tip to help make cleanup a breeze. Before you get started, massage a few drops of jojoba onto exposed areas: hands, arms, legs, and hair. Pre-conditioning your skin with
Jojoba makes an excellent carrier for essential oils, we won’t go into the nitty gritty of why in this post, find out more on our post dedicated to this topic. We decided to do a Mix of the Month, essential oil mixes to make and use. With summer upon us, many of us are working in the garden and participating in sports
For all the same reasons that jojoba oil makes a great carrier for essential oils, it also makes a great carrier to infuse with botanicals. Infusing jojoba with botanicals can take it up a notch, adding healing elements to an already amazing product. Jojoba’s shelf stability and long life make it one of the best mediums for such infusions. This
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