1. a shrub native to southwestern North America that produces seeds containing a waxy oil
2. 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.