jojoba
Cosmetic oil plant
Jojoba is a desert shrub native to the American Southwest and Mexico, cultivated for the oil extracted from its seeds.
Jojoba oil closely resembles human skin oils, making it prized in cosmetics and skincare products: This moisturizer contains jojoba.
The plant tolerates extreme heat and drought.
One that transports
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
- cold-pressedProcessed without heat
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- shelf-stableStorable without refrigeration
noncomedogenic · massage · lipids · esters · wax · antioxidant · vitamin E · organic
Small woody plant
- perennialRecurring each year
- evergreenRetains foliage year-round
- seedEmbryonic plant capsule
- xerophyteDrought-tolerant plant species
drought-resistant · native · chaparral · pollination · botany · horticulture · endemic · biodiversity
Hydrating skin cream
- serumBlood's watery portion
- cleanserSubstance for removing grime
- tonerImaging powder or facial astringent
- facialBeauty service for skin
hydration · anti-aging · acne · glow · radiance · exfoliation · soothing · dermatology
Of a specific southwestern desert
- MojaveSouthwestern American desert
- aridDevoid of water
- sandFine rock particles
- dunesWind-formed sand ridges
cacti · sunbaked · oasis · drought · mesa · arroyo · Baja California · Arizona
Pitted briny fruit
- coconutHard-shelled tropical drupe
- arganNorth African nut tree
- almondEdible tree nut
- avocadoCreamy tropical pit fruit
castor · sunflower · sesame · hemp · sweet almond · grapeseed · rosehip · marula
Hair-smoothing product
- shampooLiquid hair cleanser
- scalpSkin covering skull
- shineEmit or reflect light
- frizzUnruly hair texture
split ends · detangling · styling · leave-in · strengthening · luster · nourishing · smoothing
carrier
One that transports
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
- cold-pressedProcessed without heat
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
shelf-stable · noncomedogenic · massage · lipids · esters · wax · antioxidant · vitamin E · organic · cosmetic
shrub
Small woody plant
xerophyte · drought-resistant · native · chaparral · pollination · botany · horticulture · endemic · biodiversity · cultivation
moisturizer
Hydrating skin cream
- serumBlood's watery portion
- cleanserSubstance for removing grime
- tonerImaging powder or facial astringent
facial · hydration · anti-aging · acne · glow · radiance · exfoliation · soothing · dermatology · esthetician
Sonoran
Of a specific southwestern desert
dunes · cacti · sunbaked · oasis · drought · mesa · arroyo · Baja California · Arizona · southwestern
olive
Pitted briny fruit
avocado · castor · sunflower · sesame · hemp · sweet almond · grapeseed · rosehip · marula · baobab
conditioner
Hair-smoothing product
frizz · split ends · detangling · styling · leave-in · strengthening · luster · nourishing · smoothing
- desert plantssaguaro, prickly pear, cholla, agave, barrel cactus
- natural ingredientsaloe, lavender, chamomile, rosemary, peppermint
- oil sourcescanola, sunflower, soybean, olive, peanut
- desert treesacacia, baobab, mesquite, Joshua tree, date palm
- drought-tolerant plantscacti, agave, aloe, aloe vera, xerophytes
- native plantssagebrush, dogwood, wildflowers, milkweed, juniper