: 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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The keratin protein and jojoba oil in the serum strengthened and nourished our testers' weak, brittle nails, and their cuticles became noticeably healthier as well.
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Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Speaking of their conditioning formulations, these skin-plumping oils tend to feature the hits in terms of ingredients: hydrating hyaluronic acid, moisture-sealing jojoba oil, and squalane are just the beginning.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Feb. 2025
It's made with silica and jojoba beads for a gentler exfoliation and softer results.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Unlike harsh physical exfoliants like walnut shells or peach pits, which can cause micro-tears, this method can use a variety of different gentle exfoliants, such as biodegradable jojoba beads, collections of enzymes, or rice bran, to help maintain smooth skin while minimizing sensitivity.
—Eva Crouse, Flow Space, 6 Jan. 2025
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Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Speaking of their conditioning formulations, these skin-plumping oils tend to feature the hits in terms of ingredients: hydrating hyaluronic acid, moisture-sealing jojoba oil, and squalane are just the beginning.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Feb. 2025
It's made with silica and jojoba beads for a gentler exfoliation and softer results.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Unlike harsh physical exfoliants like walnut shells or peach pits, which can cause micro-tears, this method can use a variety of different gentle exfoliants, such as biodegradable jojoba beads, collections of enzymes, or rice bran, to help maintain smooth skin while minimizing sensitivity.
—Eva Crouse, Flow Space, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Jojoba.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jojoba. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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