jojoba

noun jo·jo·ba \ hə-ˈhō-bə \

Updated on: 25 Apr 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

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
In this case, the brand included jojoba oil for its emollient properties, frankincense to calm and protect, castor oil to balance, and lanolin to moisturize.

— marci robin, Allure, "Rituel de Fille Is Launching The Ethereal Veil Conceal and Cover, the Brand's First-Ever Concealer," 18 Apr. 2018
These chemical-free, organic cosmetics feature nutrient-rich ingredients like coconut and jojoba oil.

— chicagotribune.com, "Mark spring’s arrival with a trip to the square," 15 Apr. 2018
This one from Olehenriksen contains jojoba-seed oil, shea butter, and coconut oil.

— kathleen hou, The Cut, "5 Eye-Cream Tips for Mark Zuckerberg," 12 Apr. 2018
Alfred’s dish soap is packed with moisturizing coconut, olive and jojoba oils.

— lauren mechling, WSJ, "Start-Up Star Hello Alfred is Expanding," 29 Mar. 2018
The overnight treatment uses a waxy ceramide formula and peppermint and jojoba oils to coat lips and seal in moisture.

— shannon barbour, The Cut, "Burt’s Bees Made a Lip Mask," 28 Mar. 2018
To repair damaged nails — or to maintain overall health — Julie recommends an intensive nail treatment, like CND's Rescue Rxx, a brush-on formula infused with Keratin protein and jojoba oil.

— zoë weiner, Teen Vogue, "Beauty Blogger Shares Effects of Acrylic Nails on Instagram," 26 Mar. 2018
We like Rodin Luxury Face Oil, with sunflower-seed and jojoba oils.

— elizabeth siegel, Allure, "How to Layer Your Skin-Care Products in the Correct Order," 27 Feb. 2018

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