How to Use jojoba in a Sentence

jojoba

noun
  • The blend of grape seed, jojoba, clary sage, and tea tree oils doesn’t leave behind a greasy film.
    — Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
  • This one is laced with organic beeswax and jojoba oil to lock in moisture.
    — Lisa Desantis, Health.com, 18 June 2019
  • The jojoba and tea tree scalp oil seek to soothe the scalp while also fighting against dandruff.
    — Jacorey Moon, Good Housekeeping, 6 Oct. 2022
  • The shea butter and jojoba oil in this balm keeps your lips hydrated, smooth, and soft.
    — Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Sodium hyaluronate gives your skin a healthy glow, while jojoba nourishes the skin.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 May 2022
  • Kassajikian says to look for aloe vera or jojoba oil for the most comfortable wear.
    — Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2019
  • What are the benefits of using jojoba oil in your hair care routine?
    — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 26 June 2023
  • The balm is jojoba and apricot seed oil based and has the most addictive feeling—silky but not at all sticky.
    — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The formula helped keep frizz in check, thanks to softening jojoba oil and made her scalp feel lighter and free of buildup.
    — Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 14 Jan. 2024
  • It's paired with a blend of non-comedogenic olive and jojoba oils that leave your skin feeling smooth and looking clear.
    — Sarah Y. Wu, Allure, 26 July 2024
  • 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, 12 July 2019
  • Many other oils are fine, namely argan and jojoba, which shouldn’t provide you with much (if any) grief.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2023
  • An ~optional~ last step is to smooth a drop or two of Moroccan oil or jojoba oil through your hair for extra shine.
    — Maya Allen, Cosmopolitan, 27 June 2017
  • Designed to make lips appear fuller, the liner has jojoba seed oil to lock moisture into the pout.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2019
  • Add a few drops into the palm of your hand and mix with a carrier oil like jojoba, rosehip, or coconut oil.
    — Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Plus, jojoba esters in the formula help to nourish lashes from root to tip.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
  • The base of the fragrance is jojoba oil, which is super moisturizing, and keeps the scent on your skin for longer.
    — Lily Wohlner, Women's Health, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The jojoba and olive oil formula instantly turns my dry strands into juicy curls.
    — Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2021
  • The safflower seed, olive oil, jojoba oil, and argan oil restore strength and shininess to all hair types.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The sodium hyaluronate keeps the skin moisturized, while the jojoba esters and squalane act as emollients for the skin.
    — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
  • Hydrolyzed baobab helps strengthen, while jojoba esters condition for silky slip that keeps frizzy hair at bay.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 10 Sep. 2025
  • It's packed with soothing prebiotic oat, jojoba and castor oils to give you smoother, more even-toned skin.
    — Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 22 June 2022
  • Lopez starts off her routine by cleansing with 100 percent pure jojoba oil.
    — Devon Abelman, Allure, 13 Dec. 2017
  • This balm is loaded with ceramides and jojoba oil to take off even the most stubborn makeup without stripping the skin.
    — Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 4 Oct. 2022
  • The blend of jojoba oil, beeswax, calcium, and vitamins help nails come back to life after acrylics, or just grow longer, faster.
    — Jillian Ruffo, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 June 2022
  • For Choice Hair Oil, which blends rosemary and jojoba oils with squalane to nourish and add shine.
    — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2023
  • The tea tree oil in it also helps fight breakouts while jojoba, olive, grapeseed oils and aloe vera extract hydrate skin.
    — Kathleen Hou, The Cut, 9 Mar. 2018
  • While the green jojoba fields resisted the flames, dry wheat sheaves almost ready for harvest acted like kindling.
    — Noga Tarnopolsky, latimes.com, 18 May 2018
  • Among the collection was this fan-favorite styler, which conditions and smooths with soy and wheat proteins and jojoba oil.
    — Lauren Hubbard, townandcountrymag.com, 31 May 2023
  • Hydrating jojoba oil helps to seal in moisture, making sure that your hair feels soft and silky 24/7.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 May 2022

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