Jojoba (pronounced ho-ho-ba) is a plant native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The oil extracted from its seeds has a long history of use in skin and hair care.  Botanically known as Simmondsia Chinensis, and more commonly known as Goat Nut or Deer Nut – Jojoba is valued for its oil yielding capacity. Jojoba Oil is rich in Vitamins and Minerals, including Vitamin E and B-complex, Zinc, Copper, Selenium, Chromium and Iodine.  Jojoba Ayurvedic Benefits & Uses for The Skin & Hair.  Jojoba is a shrub that grows in the arid regions of North America, particularly in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, California, and Mexico. The plant has been used by indigenous people for centuries for its medicinal properties and as a source of food.  Jojoba oil is technically not an oil, but a liquid wax ester that closely resembles human sebum.  The wax ester in jojoba oil makes it resistant to oxidation, which means it has a long shelf life.  Jojoba is considered to be an environmentally friendly crop because it does not require irrigation and can grow in arid regions with low soil fertility.  In Ayurveda, jojoba oil is used as a carrier oil for essential oils and as a base for herbal remedies. It is believed to balance the doshas and has cooling and soothing properties.