Evidence supporting the use of: Jojoba oil
For the health condition: Sunburn

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Jojoba oil has been traditionally used as a remedy for various skin ailments, including sunburn, primarily due to its moisturizing and soothing properties. Historical and folk medicine references indicate that Indigenous peoples of the American Southwest applied jojoba oil to sun-exposed or irritated skin, leveraging its similarity to human sebum, which helps restore the skin's natural barrier. The oil is known for its high content of wax esters, vitamin E, and antioxidants, which can assist in reducing transepidermal water loss and maintaining skin hydration—important factors in soothing sunburned skin.

However, scientific evidence directly supporting the use of jojoba oil for sunburn is limited. While studies confirm its general safety and benefits as an emollient and in reducing skin inflammation in experimental models, there are few, if any, clinical trials investigating its efficacy specifically for sunburned skin. Most recommendations for its use in this context are extrapolated from its general skin-healing and moisturizing effects, rather than from targeted research. Thus, while jojoba oil is widely used in after-sun and skin-soothing formulations, its use for sunburn relies more on tradition and indirect evidence than robust scientific validation.

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