jojoba
noun
jo·jo·ba
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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
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These squares of organic cotton that have been coated in beeswax, tree resin and jojoba oil; simply wrap a square around your sandwich and then clean it off in cool water (warm water would melt the beeswax). — Kristen Hartke, BostonGlobe.com, "The best eco-friendly containers to save you from Sad Desk Lunch syndrome," 20 Aug. 2019 These squares of organic cotton that have been coated in beeswax, tree resin and jojoba oil; simply wrap a square around your sandwich and then clean it off in cool water (warm water would melt the beeswax). — Kristen Hartke, Washington Post, "The best eco-friendly containers to save you from Sad Desk Lunch syndrome," 20 Aug. 2019 Kassajikian says to look for aloe vera or jojoba oil for the most comfortable wear. — Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, "The 10 Best Lipstick Tips Ever. Period.," 2 Aug. 2019 What's more, the mascara also contains additional ingredients that are known to benefit the hair including collagen, vitamin E, and jojoba oil. — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, "IT Cosmetics and Drybar's New Mascara Is Like a Blowout for Your Lashes," 23 July 2019 Designed by Easthampton mom Michelle Zimora, the reusable wraps are handcrafted with cotton fabrics in lovely designs coated with organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil, and tree resin. — Ann Trieger Kurland, BostonGlobe.com, "Pretty, practical, and plastic-free food wraps," 22 July 2019 Beauty and fashion: Boscia Exfoliating Peel Gel ($23.80, originally $34; amazon.com) Made with turmeric root, jojoba oil and lavender oil, this exfoliating peel promises to leave your complexion bright and smooth. — Noelle Ike, Hanna Williams And Jacob Krol, CNN Underscored, "Prime Day 2019: These deals are still live," 17 July 2019 Bee's Wrap is made by coating bee's wax, jojoba oil, and tree resin onto a thin strip of cotton. — Sarah Gibbens, National Geographic, "The sticky problem of plastic wrap," 12 July 2019 If you're tempted to try it, combining essential oils with a fragrance-free lotion or a carrier oil (like jojoba oil or rosehip oil) can reduce your risk of a potential allergic reaction, Dr. Katta says. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "Should You Be Using Essential Oils for Acne? Here's What You Need to Know," 6 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'jojoba.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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