This post was most recently updated on July 25th, 2023
Overview
In simple words, Argan oil is a vegetable oil which is extracted from the kernel of the Argan tree, which is also known as Argania Spinosa as a scientific name.
It is enriched in nutrients and will help to heal wounds, relieve pain, and works as a skincare cosmetics.
One of the interesting facts is that it can be only found in Morocco, Africa.
It is yellowish in color, and we can smell the light fragrance of it.
As Argan trees can only be found in Morocco, it is regarded as a “rare beauty god.”
It is needed 100kg of Argan fruit to extract 1 liter of argan oil.
Each argan trees produce fruits for about 30-40 years of age.
However, the average life expectancy of it is 150-200 years.
In ancient times, native Moroccans had harvested Argan seeds from Tarmi mountain goat and extracted Argan oil by manual methods.
These days, this skincare oil can also be extracted by cold pressing method, industrialized, but there are some stages that need to be followed, such as seed separation which has to be done manually.
Ingredients of Argan oil
Argan contains vitamin E (a type of tocopherols), antioxidant phenols, carotenes, squalene, and essential fatty acids and many other nutrients.
The main organic compounds in Argan oil are:
- Caffeic acid,
- Oleuropein,
- Vanillic acid,
- Tyrosol,
- Catechol,
- Resorcinol,
- Epicatechin, and
- Catechin.
The essential fatty acids are as follows:
- Linolenic acid <0.5%
- Stearic acid 6.0%
- Palmitic Acid 12.0%
- Linoleic acid 36.8%
- Oleic acid 42.8%
Argan oil health benefits and uses
Argan oil contains nutrients that have anti-inflammatory, anti-free radical properties, enhance resistance, limit cholesterol, protect the cardiovascular system, digestion, etc.
Argan oil and chia seeds work perfectly for your skincare.
You can add this oil to the diet like a drink by mixing salads, almond butter – argan oil – honey to eat bread, etc.
Of course yes, the most popular use of Argan oil is still skin and hair care.
Some of the other health benefits of argan oil are as follows:
1. Anti-oxidant – reduces skin damage
It has a higher antioxidant capacity than olive oil, which helps to soothe and reduce skin damage.
They help wounds, skin cracks, burns, peeling to heal faster, and reduce pain.
Also, it is rich in vitamin E that can reduce the symptoms of eczema and psoriasis.
To reduce skin damage, gently massage with Argan oil over the skin to be treated and repeat the schedule in the upcoming days.
2. Anti-aging
It contains antioxidants, high vitamin E that help reduce wrinkles, anti-aging, and for smoother skin.
Especially Argan oil is able to absorb quickly, leaving no oily, oily sticky on the skin and safe with the eye area.
Apply a few drops of Argan oil to your face and neck, then rinse before bed to leave your skin feeling soft, firm, and youthful.
In addition, massaging 1-2 drops of Argan oil around the eyes before bed helps treat dark circles, reduce puffiness, and minimize crow’s feet.
3. Moisturize the skin
Argan has fast-absorbing properties and less oil.
It is rich in fatty acids, vitamin E, which makes it a powerful moisturizer that helps to soften and firm the skin.
It can also penetrate and nourish every skin cell, preventing skin aging.
Many women in the world consider that this is a great natural moisturizer because they are non-greasy, non-irritating, and have excellent permeability.
Just a few drops on the face, body, and gently massage to feel the smooth skin full of vitality.
On dry days, rub your hands together to warm the oil and pat the skin.
The warmth will help pores expand, creating an electrical condition for the oil to penetrate deeper.
This oil also has mild properties, suitable for sensitive skin areas such as the skin around the eyes.
4. Acne treatment
This oil helps treat acne effectively because of its antioxidant properties, helping to balance the skin’s natural moisture without causing greasy greasiness.
Cases of skin lesions caused by acne, due to the use of cream are calmed and healed faster when using this oil.
To treat minor acne, help to balance dry, oily skin gently rub with Argan oil daily.
And after using don’t forget to clean skin in order to absorb nutrients of Argan oil in a better way.
5. Skincare after birth
After giving birth, many women experience skin problems such as stretch marks, dry cracks, which can all be prevented by using this oil.
Because of its high content of vitamin E antioxidants, it enhances the skin’s elasticity.
Massage thigh, abdomen, chest daily with small amounts of Argan oil during pregnancy every day to prevent stretch marks.
Especially pregnant women can use Argan oil to smooth, healthy hair.
6. Moisturize lips
When the weather is dry, the air-conditioned environment is easy to dry, cracked, and uncomfortable.
Daily lip massage with two drops of Argan oil helps to keep lips soft and plump in any weather.
7. Nourishes and softens hands
Dry, stiff, hardened hands and feet become softer with this oil.
It is also a natural nail balm, helping to keep nails healthy, brittle, and pale.
Just massage your hands and feet with a few drops of Argan oil daily, and you will feel your hands and feet soft.
For weak, brittle nails, soak in Argan oil for 10 minutes to feel great results afterward.
8. Nourish – stimulate hair growth
It helps to shine hair, moisturizes hair soft, restores damaged hair, stimulates hair growth, and treats dandruff. Other than Argan oil, you can also use a natural hair growth serum which is proven effective for nourishing and stimulating hair growth.
To restore damaged hair, apply Argan oil on the hair, wrap it with a warm towel, and wash your hair after 30 minutes.
You can massage hair roots with Argan oil to eliminate scalp problems such as dry skin and dandruff.
You can own beautiful, smooth, and sticky hair with Argan oil.
When using Argan oil to your hands, rub your palms and use your fingers to comb your hair gently.
Apply two times per week to Argan oil to help dry, soft, and shiny hair.
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