: 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 formula includes hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, aloe vera, jojoba oil, and MSM.
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Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2024
Key Ingredients: Glycerin, squalane, rosehips fruit oil, jojoba seed oil, coconut, vanilla, apple, and peach fruit extracts
Size: 500 mL / 16.9 oz
Why use Korean beauty products?
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 July 2024
Other great ingredients to look out for include grape seed, squalane, marula, rose, and jojoba oils.
—Tish Weinstock, Vogue, 2 July 2024
It's primarily composed of the finest natural ingredients like shea, mango, and cocoa butter, along with nourishing oils like golden jojoba and grapeseed.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
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Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2024
Key Ingredients: Glycerin, squalane, rosehips fruit oil, jojoba seed oil, coconut, vanilla, apple, and peach fruit extracts
Size: 500 mL / 16.9 oz
Why use Korean beauty products?
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 July 2024
Other great ingredients to look out for include grape seed, squalane, marula, rose, and jojoba oils.
—Tish Weinstock, Vogue, 2 July 2024
It's primarily composed of the finest natural ingredients like shea, mango, and cocoa butter, along with nourishing oils like golden jojoba and grapeseed.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
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“Jojoba.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jojoba. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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