Jojoba Oil is a liquid wax that is extracted from the seeds of the
jojoba bush. Originally a native of the Sonoran Desert of South West USA and
Mexico, its long traditions in Native American uses led to the development of
commercial plantations in Israel, the USA, Australia and Argentina.
Dr Mosovich said in his paper: " About 40 volunteers, in our laboratories, tried
using
jojoba wax for chapped hands and against sunburn with very good response,
and no allergenic reaction. We started our studies on the assumption that jojoba
wax could ease certain skin diseases"
He also indicated that: "The known lack of toxicity for human beings induced us
to test jojoba oil in two groups of volunteers affected with dermatological
processes of high cosmetic and esthetic significance. The first group consisted
of 35 patients affected with acne vulgaris. Their condition was "cystic" or
"purulent" and seemed to be most resistant to customary treatments.
He noted that " Patients willingly returned as they felt that the facial
treatments were useful"
" A second group of 27 patients suffered from
psoriasis
vulgaris. This condition is characterised by excessive scaling (turn over) and
is very resistant to conventional therapeutics. The keratoplastic and
keratolytic action of jojoba oil suggested that it might be used as additional
treatment. The use of steroids in the treatment of this condition is expensive,
cumbersome, and may have secondary effects. Jojoba oil may be recommended in
certain cases of psoriasis, such as those affecting the scalp".
Treatment of Psoriasis vulgaris
Under this heading, Dr Mosovich's paper outlined:
"The experience obtained during studies of acne patients, as earlier reported,
showed positive keratoplastic and also slight keratolytic effects, ease and
convenience of use, and no side effects. These induced us to study the effect of
this ointment for treatment of patients suffering from
Psoriasis vulgaris. This
illness is frustrating for the physician and the patient, is most unaesthetic
and is incurable. The treatment which seems to help one patient has no effect on
another, and for this reason it is called "heartbreak disease."
"The psoriasis histological phenomenon consists of parakeratosis, which could
affect several areas of the body. The condition follows an irregular cyclic
pattern - improvements followed by declines.
The treatment usually used should help to peel the hard scales. Of the
medicines used today, some are very expensive and include hormones, such as
fluocinonide; the others are classical medicines such as mineral oil or coal tar
derivatives, some of which are very greasy, black and, thus, unpleasant for
daily use."
"The patients treated: a group of 27 volunteer patients aged 12 to 60 were
treated, eighteen of them for psoriasis of the scalp, as other medications used
for this illness are not very effective. The illness causes hard itching, open
sores and hair clumping."
"Ointment specifications: the lipidic water immiscible ointment contains refined
jojoba wax esters in cis and trans forms.
"Method
of treatment: The ointment was massaged lightly on the scalp, twice a day,
with no immediate hair wash. The patient returns for first control after one
week, and for subsequent checks once a month."
"Results: light spreading of the ointment on the scalp or the effected area
permits the removal of dandruff or scales, separates the hairs from each other
and causes softening of the skin. The area remains erithematosous. However in
several of the cases the scales reappear after a time. There are no adverse
effects on the skin. In all cases we could positively say that the treatment
helped, at least initially, which is not always the case with other classical
treatments. (Fig 5 shows marked improvement on the same psoriasis of the elbows
case after the first treatment). The patients begin to use the jojoba ointment
willingly as it has no bad odour, and is not greasy; treatment can be carried
out during the daytime,"
"It seems, therefore, that jojoba ointment could be a good
medication for psoriasis in addition to other recognised medications against
the disease."
Potential for Relief
These findings by Dr Mosovich and his team more than two decades ago ignited a
feeling that jojoba could and should be developed into a beneficial product for
psoriasis relief.
In those early days we, at Premium, were involved in this nascent industry.
Having established commercial jojoba plantations in Australia, we developed
natural refining processes that delivered a 100% pure super fine jojoba
moisturiser product, now called LANNI Ultimate Moisturiser.
We commissioned a University in Sydney to undertake further research into the
qualities of the product in order to further understand its applications and
potential benefits to the human skin. The university identified a remarkable
quirk of nature… the molecular structure of the product has an amazing
similarity to "sebum wax" - the skin's own lubricant.
It is also extremely stable to oxidation and therefore addition of anti-oxidants
is not required. It does not need any preservatives, additives or perfumes,
which can often cause allergies or skin irritation and it is refined to anti
bacterial standards.
From reading literature on psoriasis, I understood the importance of lubricating
the skin in order to minimise dryness, scaling and itchiness. I made it my quest
to research potential treatments and cures and to bring awareness and relief to
psoriasis sufferers.
Used by Psoriasis Sufferers.
A growing number of people with various irritated skin conditions (ranging from
light to extreme) are now reporting that regular application of Lanni Ultimate
Moisturiser is bringing considerable relief when many other treatments have
brought only frustrating disappointments.
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