Oil extracted from seeds of jojoba plant is known as jojoba oil, which is a liquid wax and is prominently used in cosmetic products. Its sebum like characteristic makes it an excellent remedy to treat various chronic skin ailments.
However, this healing natural remedy can irritate your skin resulting in jojoba oil allergy symptoms. Skin rashes, red bumps and swelling can be experienced on different parts of the body.
What Causes Jojoba Oil Allergy?
An allergy is triggered due to adverse reaction between immune system and foreign substances ingested in the body. To protect your body from their harmful effect, immune system releases antibodies to detect them. IgE antibodies determine the allergens and signals back to release histamines.
In case of jojoba oil, allergy triggers when you use low quality oil. To reduce the cost, jojoba oil is refined many times. In the process, it loses its healing ability and lead to increase skin infection.
Mineral oil or isopropyl alcohol when mixed with refined jojoba oil, then it may increase acne and trigger allergic reaction.
Jojoba Oil Allergy Symptoms
Known to heal allergic reactions, there are few hypersensitive people who’re allergic to this liquid wax. Red rashes and blisters can be seen on face, hands and other parts of the body, where the oil is applied.
Severe reactions include swelling of eyes and cheeks.
Some people may not experience infection on face, but when applied on other parts bumps may appear. Chest and back are common places.
As soon as you see allergic signs on skin, reach allergist for diagnosis. He/she will prescribe medication and steroid creams according to allergen.
Check ingredients list before purchasing any essential or carrier oil from local drug store. Apart from this you must stay away from beauty products, personal care items and other products that include jojoba oil extracts.
Antihistamines and Benadryl can relief from jojoba oil allergy symptoms.