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jojoba
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jojoba
a shrub or small tree of SW North America, Simmondsia californica, that has edible seeds containing a valuable oil used in cosmetics

jojoba [hō′hō·bə]
(agriculture)
Simmondsia californica.A shrub adapted to the arid portions of the southwestern United States and Mexico; liquid extracted from the seed may be used as a substitute for sperm oil.


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49) is also petroleum free and uses 70 percent certified organic ingredients, such as beeswax, calendula, jojoba oil and peppermint oil.
In a separate container, mix three tablespoons of jojoba oil with two drops of chamomile essential oil.
 
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