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[[File:Jojoba1343.JPG|thumb|Jojoba ''(Simmondsia chinensis)'' shrub]]
'''{{FULLPAGENAME}}''' is a shrub that thrives in the arid areas of the southwestern [[United States]] and northwestern Mexico. The scientific name of the Joboba is <i>Simmondsia chinensis</i>.
Its seeds provide oil that is extracted and collected. Native Americans extracted the oil from jojoba seeds to treat sores and wounds.
===Pronunciation===
Jojoba is originally a Spanish word. The "J" in Spanish is pronounced like the "H" in English. Therefore Jojoba is pronounced as though the "J"s were "H"s. Ho-ho-bah is about right.
==Jojoba oil==
Jojoba oil is favored over other oils because of its similarity to human sebum. {{WikipediaQuote |URL=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jojoba |title=Jojoba}}<blockquote>Jojoba oil is highly valued in the cosmetics industry due to its similarity to human sebum. Consistent use of jojoba oil is thought to help regulate the skin’s oil production. Additionally, it has a longer shelf life than other natural oils, making it a durable ingredient in skincare products. Medically, jojoba oil can relieve headaches, throat inflammation, and treat wounds. It has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antifungal, and insecticidal properties. … Jojoba leaves also contain antioxidant flavonoids, which have been studied for their potential in treating asthma, inflammation, and cancer.<ref>{{REFjournal |last1last=Al-Obaidi |first1first=Jameel R. |init=JR |last2=Halabi |first2=Mohammed Farouq |init2=MF |last3=AlKhalifah |first3=Nasser S. |init3=NS |last4=Asanar |first4=Shanavaskhan |init4=S |last5=Al-Soqeer |first5=Abdulrahman A. |init5=AA |last6=Attia |first6=M. F. |init6=MF |date=2017-12-01 |title=A review on plant importance, biotechnological aspects, and cultivation challenges of jojoba plant |journal=Biological Research |language=en |volume=50 |issue=1 |page=25 |doi=10.1186/s40659-017-0131-x |doi-access=free |issn=0717-6287 |pmcpubmedCID=5571488 |pmidpubmedID=28838321}}</ref></blockquote> The Cleveland Clinic recommends jojoba oil for general skin care.<ref>{{REFweb |url=https://health.clevelandclinic.org/jojoba-oil-benefits |title=How Jojoba Oil Benefits Your Hair and Skin |last=Anonymous |first= |init= |author-link= |publisher=Cleveland Clinic |date=2023-07-26 |accessdate=2025-09-07}}</ref> Jojoba oil also is recommended for application to penile skin.<ref>{{REFweb |url=https://supremepenis.com/blog/best-natural-oils-for-penis-skin-care/ |title=Best Natural Oils for Penis Skin Care: Ultimate Guide to Healthy Skin |last=Anonymous |first= |init= |author-link= |publisher=Supreme Penis |date=2025-07-14 |accessdate=2025-08-21}}</ref>
Jojoba oil is available where personal care products are sold.
==Video==
===Six Reasons Jojoba Oil is AMAZING===
<youtube>v=_1bT0lI5a5k&t=122s</youtube>
{{SEEALSO}}
* [[Preputial sac]]
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/{{URLwikipedia|Jojoba Jobaba]|Jojoba}}
* {{REFweb
|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/30PlusSkinCare/comments/zu9ql6/jojoba_oil/
|accessdate=2025-07-09
}}
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