: 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 conditioner is also infused with hydrating ingredients that can contribute to more supple-looking strands, including jojoba oil, coconut oil, and argan oil.
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Jessie Quinn, Glamour, 11 June 2025
The 2024 Best of Beauty-winning Rosemary Hair Duo has our hearts for its breakage-reducing peptide and ceramide formula, plant proteins (from rice, jojoba, quinoa, potato, and pea, to be exact) married with one of the most divine scents available.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 25 May 2025
The mists — at $26 each — are made with completely natural fragrances and infused with argan oil, jojoba and a milky blend to lock in moisture and help the scents last longer.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
Lips can get a bit of color too, via RMS Beauty’s Legendary Lip Oil packed with adaptogenic herbs, jojoba oil, vanilla extract, and bitter cherry seed oil to condition the pout.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 June 2025
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Jessie Quinn, Glamour, 11 June 2025
The 2024 Best of Beauty-winning Rosemary Hair Duo has our hearts for its breakage-reducing peptide and ceramide formula, plant proteins (from rice, jojoba, quinoa, potato, and pea, to be exact) married with one of the most divine scents available.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 25 May 2025
The mists — at $26 each — are made with completely natural fragrances and infused with argan oil, jojoba and a milky blend to lock in moisture and help the scents last longer.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
Lips can get a bit of color too, via RMS Beauty’s Legendary Lip Oil packed with adaptogenic herbs, jojoba oil, vanilla extract, and bitter cherry seed oil to condition the pout.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 June 2025
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“Jojoba.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jojoba. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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