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A shrub, Simmondsia chinensis, of the southwestern U.S. and mexico bearing seeds that are the source of an oil (jojoba oil) used in cosmetics and as a lubricant

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  • Liniment: add 25-20 drops of essential oil to one ounce of carrier oil, such as jojoba oil.
  • Place 1-3 drops of lavender essential oil into 1 tsp of carrier oil (such as jojoba or sesame).
  • But it's also a concern even if fuel comes from plants people don't eat, such as jojoba or jatropha.
  • Moisturize your mane with a cream styling product containing conditioning agents such as jojoba oil or panthenol.
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