Moroccan oil is a very popular cosmetic product. The New York Times had recently called this product the ‘latest miracle ingredient’. Many cosmetic companies make utilize this formula to make products like make up, facial cream, moisturizers, body lotions, soaps, shampoos and hair conditioners. Pure argan oil is great for skin, nails and hair this is because it is rich in amino acids, vitamin E and antioxidants.
Argan oil is obtained from the Argan tree which is found in Morocco, this tree is known as the ‘tree of life’. The Argan tree is now an endangered species being protected by UNESCO. Such oils are one of the rarest oils in the world. The Berbers, the indigenous tribe of Morocco consume the oil in their food after roasting the nuts of this tree. This organic fluid protects their hair and skin from the harsh climatic conditions. They feed the cattle the Argan based cakes obtained after extracting oily fluid from the kernels.
This product has anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties which can be used on a variety of skin types. This lotion can moisturize dry skin and also remove excess oil from oily skin. The vitamin E and anti-inflammatory properties of this formula can reduce acne, cure eczema and psoriasis. This oil is widely used by pregnant women because it doesn’t allow stretch marks to be formed when applied regularly on the skin. The sqaulene content prevents wrinkle formation. It also protects the body from skin cancer.
This wonderful natural product strengthens the hair follicle and it makes hair smoother. It can be used an effective substitute for alcohol containing hair gels, as it reduces the frizziness. It also fights the harmful rays of the sun and protects the hair from damage. This formulation has also been found to have properties that promote hair growth and it also prevents hair fall. It has Omega 3 and Omega 9 fatty acids that provide the hair shaft with the required nutrients to stimulate hair growth.
High levels of tocopherols in this organic product give it its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-aging, anti-allergic properties. They repair DNA that has been damaged by cigarette smoke and toxins. They enhance immune response by detoxifying carcinogens and promote cell to cell communication. Carotene content protects the heart and circulatory systems. Use of virgin argan oil prevents cardiovascular diseases as it has low fat composition and antioxidant compounds. Regular consumption of such a natural product lowers the LDL cholesterol levels and its anti-oxidant properties benefit the body, reducing cardiovascular risks.
This Moroccan oil is extracted either by hand or pressed by a machine. When pressed by a machine, there is less wastage of the kernel. No other ingredients are added to these oils because it would reduce the effectiveness of the product. Only local, non purified water is added during the process as it stimulates the argan nuts to release the fluid. When pressed by hand, these oils expire very quickly, they usually last only three months, when they exude a strong pungent smell, it indicates that it is has expired.
Argan oil is incredible; it has many benefits and its only demerit being its rarity, regular consumption of this oil can do wonders to a person’s health and appearance. This is why Argan oil has been the most sought after and highly demanded oils for the past century.