: 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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Plus, the formula has moisturizing ingredients like jojoba oil and avocado oil, and antioxidants like glutathione and Tremella mushroom extract to reduce dryness and brighten skin.
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Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
The original formula featured a combination of oils and lipids to hydrate and soften the hair, such as glycerin and jojoba seed oil.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026
What’s more, it’s infused with organic jojoba oil to tone the skin, and raspberry stem cells to rejuvenate it.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Hyaluronic acid and jojoba oil provide moisture without heaviness, while vitamin C works to reduce discoloration and even skin tone.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
The original formula featured a combination of oils and lipids to hydrate and soften the hair, such as glycerin and jojoba seed oil.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026
What’s more, it’s infused with organic jojoba oil to tone the skin, and raspberry stem cells to rejuvenate it.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Hyaluronic acid and jojoba oil provide moisture without heaviness, while vitamin C works to reduce discoloration and even skin tone.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Jojoba.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jojoba. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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