: 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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Both products are made with heavy oils: castor and jojoba are just a few.
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Celeste Polanco, Essence, 20 May 2024
The combination of jojoba seed oil and keratin works to revive the nails to prevent any breakage or splitting.
—Kayla Hui, Mph, Verywell Health, 13 May 2024
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The vegan formula, which boasts nourishing ingredients like jojoba seed oil, and sea buckthorn noticeably moisturizes and softens hair after just one use.
—Kayla Greaves, Vogue, 3 May 2024
The sodium hyaluronate keeps the skin moisturized, while the jojoba esters and squalane act as emollients for the skin.
—Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
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Celeste Polanco, Essence, 20 May 2024
The combination of jojoba seed oil and keratin works to revive the nails to prevent any breakage or splitting.
—Kayla Hui, Mph, Verywell Health, 13 May 2024
Better Not Younger Silver Lining Purple Butter Masque $36
ULTA
$36
AMAZON
amika Soulfood Nourishing Hair Mask
The vegan formula, which boasts nourishing ingredients like jojoba seed oil, and sea buckthorn noticeably moisturizes and softens hair after just one use.
—Kayla Greaves, Vogue, 3 May 2024
The sodium hyaluronate keeps the skin moisturized, while the jojoba esters and squalane act as emollients for the skin.
—Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
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“Jojoba.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jojoba. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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