There are a few different ways to use jojoba oil for acne, and each method produces different results. Jojoba oil has cleansing, moisturizing and medicinal properties and it may be used in just one or all of these ways. It works best for mild to medium acne outbreaks.
The first method when using jojoba oil for acne is to use it as a cleanser. First clean your skin as normal, using a mild cleanser or facial wash, and once this is done gently pat the skin dry. Take approximately one teaspoon jojoba oil and gently massage it into the skin.
Pay special attention to the areas that have more breakouts. Apply more pressure in those areas because this will help the oil penetrate and unclog the pores. Use a little heat to draw impurities from the skin. An easy way to do this is to cover the face with a damp, warm facecloth. Leave the facecloth in place until it has cooled down. Gently wipe the excess oil from your skin.
You can also substitute your moisturizer for a few drops of jojoba oil. Use a few drops of oil, rubbing it into the skin. This should be done at least once, if not twice, a day. Jojoba oil break down sebum because of its similarity to human sebum. Using jojoba oil for acne also helps to control sebum production to prevent breakouts.
Treating skin blemishes is another way to use jojoba oil for acne. The best way to do this is to combine the jojoba oil with a little tea tree oil. You should use five drops tea tree oil for every teaspoon of jojoba oil. Once mixed you should store it the refrigerator in an airtight container. The oil mixture can be used whenever you notice a new blemish. All you need to do is to dip a cotton bud into the oil and apply it to the pimple. This mixture should not be applied to the entire skin but only to the blemishes.
Research has shown that when using jojoba oil for acne it can take up to three months to see a noticeable difference, and the results differ from one individual to the next. Some breakouts may occur after starting your jojoba oil regimen. This happens because the oil draws impurities to the skin's surface. Jojoba oil is not suited for all types of acne so it is best to consult your doctor if you suffer from severe or cystic acne.