: 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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Formulated with a blend of three collagen peptides, jojoba and grapeseed oils, the Plumping Collagen Body & Face Serum Lotion showed a 50 percent immediate boost in skin hydration in clinical trials.
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Made with organic jojoba oil and botanical hyaluron, the lotion has an amazing hand-feel—no greasy residue or stickiness.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
As the color soaked in, my skin felt soft and nourished—not dry and begging for moisture—thanks to aloe vera, jojoba oil, and Australian macadamia oil.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Sep. 2025
De Leon’s salon uses jojoba oil as a pre-cleanse, then massages in a clarifying shampoo like Kevin Murphy’s SCALP.SPA WASH.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Made with organic jojoba oil and botanical hyaluron, the lotion has an amazing hand-feel—no greasy residue or stickiness.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
As the color soaked in, my skin felt soft and nourished—not dry and begging for moisture—thanks to aloe vera, jojoba oil, and Australian macadamia oil.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Sep. 2025
De Leon’s salon uses jojoba oil as a pre-cleanse, then massages in a clarifying shampoo like Kevin Murphy’s SCALP.SPA WASH.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Jojoba.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jojoba. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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