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jojoba

Desert shrub Simmondsia chinensis of southwest North America and Mexico, that grows to a height of around 6 m/20 ft. Its seeds are used as a source of jojoba oil, used as a substitute for sperm whale oil, and as a fragrance. It is increasingly grown as a commercial crop.


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4) Waleda's new Pregnancy Body Oil nourishes skin with almond oil and jojoba.
Natives for summer planting include California fan palm (Washingtonia filifera), jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) and the magnificent white alder tree (Alnus rhombifolia).
Her products, such as the jojoba all natural hair oil spray, are currently being sold in seven states.
 
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