: 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 shea butter and jojoba oil in this balm keeps your lips hydrated, smooth, and soft.
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Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
The lavender-scented repairing heel balm taps vegan squalane, organic virgin olive oil and macadamia and jojoba oils to deodorize and repair.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
This product has avocado oil, prickly pear seed, jojoba oil, and so many other yummy ingredients that my skin drinks up.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
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.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
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Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
The lavender-scented repairing heel balm taps vegan squalane, organic virgin olive oil and macadamia and jojoba oils to deodorize and repair.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
This product has avocado oil, prickly pear seed, jojoba oil, and so many other yummy ingredients that my skin drinks up.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
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.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Jojoba.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jojoba. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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