: a shrub or small tree (Simmondsia chinensis synonym S. californica) of the box family of southwestern North America with edible seeds that yield a valuable liquid wax used especially in cosmetics
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It’s also got glycerin and jojoba esters to keep skin hydrated.
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Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 20 Dec. 2024
This four-piece kit features four of the brand’s top sellers, a standout of which is the cleansing oil—a lightweight formula packed with jojoba, safflower, and apricot kernel oil for hydration, plus green tea extract to soothe irritation, and ginseng and licorice extract for brightening.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
There's vitamin E and a boatload of oils (apricot, primrose, jojoba, and more) for long-lasting-as-heck moisture.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
This Hand Lotion Is Influencer-Approved With unique ingredients like avocado and jojoba, this hand lotion serves as an elegant yet affordable option for the holidays.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
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Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 20 Dec. 2024
This four-piece kit features four of the brand’s top sellers, a standout of which is the cleansing oil—a lightweight formula packed with jojoba, safflower, and apricot kernel oil for hydration, plus green tea extract to soothe irritation, and ginseng and licorice extract for brightening.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
There's vitamin E and a boatload of oils (apricot, primrose, jojoba, and more) for long-lasting-as-heck moisture.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
This Hand Lotion Is Influencer-Approved With unique ingredients like avocado and jojoba, this hand lotion serves as an elegant yet affordable option for the holidays.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Jojoba.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jojoba. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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