: 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 contains six active botanical oils—including hydrating jojoba oil and frizz-reducing macadamia seed oil— that hydrate the scalp while repairing and conditioning the hair.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2024
To add shine and nourishment, look out for lightweight ingredients like jojoba oil, argan oil, rosemary oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, grapeseed oil, and aloe vera.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 29 July 2024
Its key ingredients are jojoba, sweet almond, argan and pomegranate oils, which nourish the skin around the nail.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 12 July 2024
The products’ volumizing range includes avocado and macadamia oil; the frizz range features jojoba and almond oil; the curl range highlights coconut and grapeseed oils, and the moisture range couples cocoa butter with oat extract.
—James Manso, WWD, 9 July 2024
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2024
To add shine and nourishment, look out for lightweight ingredients like jojoba oil, argan oil, rosemary oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, grapeseed oil, and aloe vera.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 29 July 2024
Its key ingredients are jojoba, sweet almond, argan and pomegranate oils, which nourish the skin around the nail.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 12 July 2024
The products’ volumizing range includes avocado and macadamia oil; the frizz range features jojoba and almond oil; the curl range highlights coconut and grapeseed oils, and the moisture range couples cocoa butter with oat extract.
—James Manso, WWD, 9 July 2024
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“Jojoba.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jojoba. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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