: 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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Even better, it’s packed with argan, macadamia, and jojoba oils for moisturization.
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Plus, its addition of vitamin E and jojoba oil moisturizes and works with your skin’s natural oils, and hyaluronic acid locks in the hydration for a firmer feeling.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
The exfoliating lactic, glycolic, citric, and malic acids (all alpha hydroxy acids, or AHAs), plus jojoba spheres, gently buff skin to tackle texture.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 22 Aug. 2025
Natural jojoba beads gently scrub away dirt, oil, and impurities, while 5% gluconolactone idssolves dead skin cells.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2025
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Plus, its addition of vitamin E and jojoba oil moisturizes and works with your skin’s natural oils, and hyaluronic acid locks in the hydration for a firmer feeling.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
The exfoliating lactic, glycolic, citric, and malic acids (all alpha hydroxy acids, or AHAs), plus jojoba spheres, gently buff skin to tackle texture.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 22 Aug. 2025
Natural jojoba beads gently scrub away dirt, oil, and impurities, while 5% gluconolactone idssolves dead skin cells.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Jojoba.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jojoba. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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