0 a large American plant with sharp leaves whose seeds contain a valuable oil that is used in beauty products: --
jojoba oil
Jojoba esters are excellent botanical substitutes for whale oil and its derivatives, such as cetyl alcohol and spermaceti.
Hunters and raiders munched jojoba on the trail to keep hunger at bay.
Pregnant women ate jojoba seeds, believing they assisted during childbirth.
Jojoba esters are produced by the interesterification of jojoba oil, hydrogenated jojoba oil, or a mixture of the two.
In particular, such products commonly containing jojoba are lotions and moisturizers, hair shampoos and conditioners.
Jojoba leaves have an aerodynamic shape, creating a spiral effect, which brings wind-born pollen from the male flower to the female flower.
Jojoba oil is found as an additive in many cosmetic products, especially those marketed as being made from natural ingredients.
This can be prevented with mineral oil or jojoba oil and avoiding excessive exposure to water.
