Jojoba oil is obtained from the seed of theSimmondsia chinensis plant, a shrub native to North American desertclimes - southern Arizona, southern California, and northwestern Mexico.The jojoba seed is comprised of approximately 50% oil, by weight, andhas abundant healing properties. Nature's Shield jojoba oil is certifiedorganic and sustainable and is cold-press extracted for preservation ofits natural qualities.

• Jojobais unique amongst oils in that it is not in fact an oil, but a liquidwax. This makes it uniquely compatible with the skin's own sebumproduction and even more useful as the skin ages and sebum productionnaturally decreases.
• Jojoba has antimicrobial and anti-fungal properties, thus can be useful in any bacteria or fungi- related skin issues.
• Highin antioxidants, vitamins A, D and E, it is protective againstoxidative stresses such as sun exposure, poor air quality and ageingprocesses.
• May be used on skin, hair or cuticles as a conditioning treatment - nourishing and protecting tissue.