Introduction
Argan oil is also called Moroccan nut oil. It is made from the Argan fruit, a native Moroccan plant. Argan oil is considered one of the most valuable and rare oils in the entire world, earning it the title of "liquid gold". Not only is it miraculous, but it's also produced exclusively in Morocco. Argan oil, which is rich in vitamin E and fatty acid, can be eaten and used for cosmetics and skincare. A significant amount of Argan oil exported to Europe and America each year.
The Origin of Argan Oil
Argan oil is the oil that comes from pressing the nuts of the argan trees. The argan tree is unique to Morocco. The tree is only found in Morocco's southern region and certain areas of Western Sahara. Therefore, Argan oil is a valuable natural resource due to its strict requirements for growth and manual extraction.
The Extraction Process of Argan Oil
Argan oil extraction involves a number of complex and time-consuming steps. The argan tree's fruits ripen and fall to the ground naturally every year during July and August. Local Berber women gather the argan fruit, sun-dry it, and remove the flesh (which is fed to livestock such as sheep). The women then crack the shells using two stones to get the kernels. All of these steps are performed manually. The kernels are then lightly roasted in order to release the oil's unique aroma. After roasting the kernels and pressing them, they yield golden Argan oil.
The oil is manually extracted from the paste using traditional methods. In the past, the roasted kernals were ground in a stone grinder and then pressed out. Oil cake leftovers can be fed to livestock. The oil extracted can be stored up to a half-year. The difficulty of extracting Argan oil is highlighted by the fact that it takes a woman up to 24 hours of hard work to get just one liter from 40 kilograms. Modern extraction methods use machinery to increase oil yield and extend shelf life.
Skin Care Benefits of Argan Oil
Argan oil contains essential fatty acids and vitamin E, both of which are important for healthy skin. The benefits of Argan oil for your skin is as below:
Moisturizing & Nourishing: With its high fatty acid content, Argan oil deeply nourishes skin, improves roughness and dryness, and helps to form healthy cell membranes.
Antioxidant: Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that can help the skin resist free radical damage and delay skin aging. The naturally high content of vitamin E in Argan oil can effectively restore and maintain moisture, help the skin resist free radical damage and delay skin aging.
Repairs Damaged Skin: The nutrients found in Argan oil help to repair damaged skin. They also promote keratinocyte regrowth and improve conditions like sunburn, stretch marks, and scars.
Anti-inflammatory and Soothing: The anti-inflamatory and soothing properties of Argan oil helps to reduce itching and redness.
Deep Cleaning: Argan Oil penetrates the pores and helps remove dirt, oil and other impurities.
Hair Care Benefits of Argan Oil
Argan oil is not only great for skin care, but also hair care. It can be used to:
Nourish hair strands: Argan oil is rich in squalene, fatty acids, vitamin E as well as carotene, which can balance the secretion of oil and nourish the scalp. It can effectively repair curly, brittle, dry and split ends of hair, and enhance the elasticity and luster of hair. Suitable for all hair types.
Reduce hair loss: Argan oil provides rich nutrients that improve scalp and hair health. It also promotes replenishment of hair and scalp cells and strengthens hair roots, thereby promoting and growing healthy hair.
Protects color-treated and permed hair: For chemically treated hair, Argan oil provides extra protection and reduces damage.
Improves scalp health: The anti-inflammatory properties of argan oil help improve scalp health and reduce dandruff and oil production.
How to Use Argan Oil
Argan oil is very easy to use and can be used directly as a skin or hair oil. Here are some usage suggestions:
Facial care: After cleansing the skin every night before going to bed, take an appropriate amount of Argan oil in the palm of your hand, warm it up, then apply it to the entire face by pressing and massage until absorbed. After massaging and absorbing, apply a hot towel on your face for 15-30 minutes and then remove it, which will provide even better effects.
Body care: After bathing, apply an appropriate amount of Argan oil to the body and massage until absorbed. It can also be used together with moisturizer. If the skin is exposed to the sun, apply an appropriate amount of Argan oil all over the body and massage it to repair the skin and increase its luster.
Tips: As Argan oil has a light-concentrating effect and is easy to collect light during the day, it is recommended to use Argan oil at night. If using it during the day, be sure to wear sunscreen!
Hair care: Take an appropriate amount of Argan oil according to the amount of hair, apply it to the scalp and hair, soak a towel in hot water and wrap it on the hair for 15-30 minutes. The hot towel can effectively absorb the Argan oil into the hair and hair. The hair follicles absorb it, and then use shampoo and conditioner to wash the hair. This method is very effective in treating dry, dry and split ends.
Massage Oil: Argan oil can also be used as a massage oil to help relax muscles while nourishing the skin.
How to Choose and Store Argan Oil
Prioritize cold-pressed and unrefined Argan oil to ensure the natural components of their oil. To maintain freshness and efficacy, store Argan oil away from sunlight and high temperatures in a dry, cool place.
Conclusion
People today are more concerned with their quality of life and want to live a healthier lifestyle. They do not want to use chemicals every day. Moroccan nut oil is the perfect natural hair and skin care product. Consider bringing Argan oil with you on your next trip to add a touch Moroccan golden sun to your memories.
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