noun
- a shrub native to southwestern North America that produces seeds containing a waxy oil
- the oil extracted from jojoba seeds, used in cosmetics and skincare products
Examples
- The jojoba plant thrives in desert climates.
- Many shampoos contain jojoba oil for its moisturizing properties.
- She applied jojoba oil to her dry skin before bed.
- The cosmetics company sources jojoba from sustainable farms.
- Jojoba oil is prized for its similarity to human sebum.
- The desert landscape was dotted with jojoba shrubs.