: 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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Meanwhile bamboo water, jojoba esters, and two forms of hyaluronic acid help to impart hydration and calm skin.
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Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 31 May 2026
The star ingredients of Skintimate’s Fragrance Free 2-in-1 Shave Oil + Moisturizer are ideal for creating just that, pairing vitamin E—which is both a water-attracting humectant and water-trapping emollient—along with shea, almond, and jojoba oils.
—Eden Stuart, Allure, 29 May 2026
Gregg Renfrew’s newest product features hyaluronic acid and jojoba esters for a moisturizing dose of color.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
The homemade moisturizer recipe combines beef tallow and beeswax melted together over a pot of boiling water, then mixed with squalene and jojoba oil.
—Ryan Brennan
may 5, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2026
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Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 31 May 2026
The star ingredients of Skintimate’s Fragrance Free 2-in-1 Shave Oil + Moisturizer are ideal for creating just that, pairing vitamin E—which is both a water-attracting humectant and water-trapping emollient—along with shea, almond, and jojoba oils.
—Eden Stuart, Allure, 29 May 2026
Gregg Renfrew’s newest product features hyaluronic acid and jojoba esters for a moisturizing dose of color.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
The homemade moisturizer recipe combines beef tallow and beeswax melted together over a pot of boiling water, then mixed with squalene and jojoba oil.
—Ryan Brennan
may 5, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2026
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“Jojoba.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jojoba. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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