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alternatives to Jojoba oil?

I am interested in trying some type of oil that behaves like Jojoba but is less costly. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Daniel Cohen on September 22, 2011 at 8:54pm

Try Rice Bran Oil, as far asI know there is nothing quite like jojoba and now there is a world wide shortage.

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Permalink Reply by Cindy Greenwood on September 24, 2011 at 12:21pm

Okay...how many massages do you think you get from 1 gallon of oil.

100? More?

It makes more sense to use quality products than to make concessions that only amount to a few cents per massage.

I do skin care and body treatments - the product cost per treatment is often $5-$20. I never cut corners.

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Permalink Reply by Daniel Cohen on September 24, 2011 at 1:22pm

Agreed, the cost per massage is small. I continue to use jojoba. Buy larger quantities to get per ounce savings. I buy by the gallon and probably use about half ounce or less for most of my massages.

Cindy Greenwood said:

Okay...how many massages do you think you get from 1 gallon of oil.

100? More?

It makes more sense to use quality products than to make concessions that only amount to a few cents per massage.

I do skin care and body treatments - the product cost per treatment is often $5-$20. I never cut corners.

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Permalink Reply by Robin Byler Thomas on September 26, 2011 at 9:27am

Although jojoba is more expensive I believe it's easier on the sheets, so you'll go through them less often. I too buy it by the gallon AND it has a longer shelf life. The world wide shortage was due to a hard frost in Israel (if I remember correctly) last year, however, when I talked with the manufacturer recently, they said they'd have more at their next harvest and we should have normal supply by the end of the year. I just love it because it's as close to the skin's natural oil production as is made and, after a massage, you don't feel the need to rinse off afterward. Jojoba can be less costly if you don't opt for organic; they offer pesticide free as well.

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Permalink Reply by Stacy DeJong Barnes on January 20, 2012 at 10:11pm

www.jojobacompany.com has incredible prices for a great product!!

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Permalink Reply by Jessica Mahar on January 23, 2012 at 9:51am

Thanks for the link, Stacy. I was going to ask about recommended companies/websites to check out. :)