jojoba

noun jo·jo·ba \ hə-ˈhō-bə \

|Updated on: 19 Jun 2018

Definition of jojoba

: 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

Recent Examples of jojoba from the Web

Plus, it's infused with some heavy-duty hydrating ingredients — like vitamin E, shea butter, and jojoba oil — so your lips will feel refreshed and supple when you're done, too.

— tanisha pina, Allure, "Yes, E.L.F. Makeup Is Under $1 — But Only for a Limited Time," 13 June 2018
The massages are done with a special jojoba oil that has a similar pH to human skin and is nonallergenic.

— dewayne bevil, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Discovery Cove adds animal tour, massage options," 4 June 2018
Warm stones and cleansing muds using sage, aloe, rosemary and jojoba growing naturally in the environment add to the serene experience.

— brian sodoma, azcentral, "World-class Tucson spas more than skin-deep experiences," 31 May 2018
Add 4 drops rosemary oil to 1 teaspoon carrier oil (like jojoba or grapeseed) and massage into scalp.

— Sunset, "Your Guide To Essential Oils," 22 Jan. 2018
Guerlain Orchidée Impériale Eye and Lip Contour Cream, $200; nordstrom.com Anastasia Beverly Hills Face Oil: $64 A blend of jojoba, rosehip and black currant oil — among a few others — will rejuvenate your skin.

— kaitlyn frey, PEOPLE.com, "Kim Kardashian Spends Over $4,500 on Her Skincare Staples," 26 Apr. 2018
According to a Dermatologist Urang Vitamin Oil Serum This facial oil uses rosehip and jojoba oils to hydrate and nourish the skin, which penetrate deeply and provide a brightening effect.

— meghan overdeep, Southern Living, "Hold the Phone: Costco Just Entered the Korean Beauty Game With This All-In-One Kit," 10 Apr. 2018
Strike back with this combination of jojoba oil, essential oils, and beeswax.

— allison young, Sunset, "10 Essential Summer Beauty Products," 22 Jan. 2018
Baccarin also didn’t trust using other brands on her babies other than Hanson’s Global Baby/Sensitive Serum ($50), which contains Kalahari melon, jojoba oil and cucumber seed.

— kathryn romeyn, latimes.com, "Lina Hanson builds a beauty brand by discovering new ingredients one country and story at a time," 20 Apr. 2018

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