Jojoba is obtained from the Jojoba plant, which is an evergreen that grows in hot places such as Arizona. The oil comes from the seed stock.

This oil is not a true oil. It is more of a liquid wax. Jojoba contains protein, minerals, plant wax and myristic acid. It is pure, hypoallergenic and is not a nut-based oil. Jojoba's structure is very similar to our own skin's natural sebum making it excellent for all skin types. It is easily absorbed and has a softening effect. Jojoba has good results when treating eczema and psoriasis and it is not too oily.

Being anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and non toxic makes Jojoba a great conditioner for your hair and body. By improving your own natural collagen, Jojoba will help stop those darn wrinkles that creep up on you as you get older. The shampoos, conditioners and skin moisturizers that you purchase from stores are usually packed with chemicals and harmful substances that I cannot even pronounce. These tend to dry out your skin and hair. Jojoba has a high quantity of ceramides which control the hydration needed for youthful, dewy skin.

Jojoba is very good for people with skin problems, for example, acne. Jojoba will open up the blocked pores and clean out the bacterial substance that creates the spots and blemishes. Used on a regular basis, Jojoba will help minimize the pore size and manage oil release.

Basil Essential Oil (Ocimum basilicum)

Basil's history appears to have started in Greece, although it can be found all over the warm Mediterranean countries. The name Basil translates as 'fit for a King' or possibly 'King among plants.' It is still valued in modern day Greece for cooking and as a medicinal herb. Basil can be found in churches in pots placed around the altar.

In the 16th century, Basil was widely used for headaches, migraines and head colds. It was made into a powder and inhaled, I suppose like snuff.

I like the aroma Basil produces, but not a lot of people do. Fortunately it blends well with most essential oils. If the aroma of the oil is to your liking, you will use it. Unfortunately there are a huge amount of wonderful healing oils not being used because the aroma is perceived as not nice or even 'gone off'. I remember sending Rock Rose essential oil to a spa that specialized in skin problems. Rock Rose is well known for skin issues, and it has an unusual smell. The spa sent the oil back saying it was off or gone bad.

The general properties in Basil are analgesic, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, expectorant and stimulant. Basil is very helpful for memory problems and nervous/mental fatigue. Use it in a diffuser to help with these problems and if you really do not like the aroma, add a little bit of Orange essential oil.



As you can see, the above constituents in these essential oils are all very effective around the mouth. Many bacteria have become resistant to modern antiseptics and antibiotics due to mutation. Clove oil is a powerful natural antiseptic. A 1% solution is 4 times more effective than phenol. It may help in hospitals, senior homes or any institution where MRSA has become a problem.

This blend has been added to fractionated Coconut oil which is a light, non-greasy carrier oil. Coconut oil is tasteless and is composed mainly of saturated fatty acids.

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