Creams, scrubs, conditioners, etc. Many cosmetic products use their argan oil composition as a selling point (even if all its beautiful virtues do not necessarily survive the manufacturing of these same products!). It must be said that like its cousin black seed oil, this vegetable oil is currently very fashionable. Traditionally used for centuries by Berber women (hence its nickname “Gold of the Berbers”), it owes its fame to its many exceptional properties. It’s very simple: we have the impression that she knows how to do everything! It is therefore not surprising that in its region of origin, it is readily described as a “gift from God”. Discover with us the benefits of argan oil (or argan oil) which make it essential.
1) Argan oil, an outstanding anti-aging elixir
This oil is one of the most antioxidant vegetable oils on the market, in particular thanks to its vitamin E. It also contains sterols which give it strong anti-aging power. For all these reasons, argan oil is a ally for mature skin losing elasticity and suppleness. In addition to bringing a healthy glow to dull skin, it will significantly contribute to preventing the appearance of wrinkles and preserving the youthfulness of the skin. To do this, a few drops massaged in the evening onto clean skin will work miracles. This oil can even replace your day cream to fight skin aging!
2) A very effective nourishing agent
Argan oil helps nourish and soften the skin. The fact that it is non-greasy also makes it very pleasant to use. It penetrates the skin very quickly and effectively protects it from skin dehydration while significantly reducing dryness. The skin thus regains all its suppleness, especially in daily treatment on drier areas such as the hands, elbows, knees and even feet! In addition to massaging it on the skin before going to bed, you can also add a few drops of it to your bath to make the most of its fatty acids.
3) Perfect hair thanks to argan oil
Its nourishing properties on the epidermis can also contribute to the good health of your hair. In addition to nourish the hairit allows you to protect your mane from external aggressions and prevent the appearance of split ends. Please also note that it is among the best natural oils for take care of colored hair without bleeding the color. On the contrary, it even allows the coloring to keep for longer! Thanks to this complete action, this beautiful liquid gold will make your hair soft and shiny.
We recommend using it in an oil bath (at least 20 minutes before shampooing and if possible overnight for dry and damaged hair). Otherwise, you can also heat a few drops between your fingers to apply to the ends and lengths to nourish and tame them. Curly and frizzy hair love it!
4) Argan oil, excellent… against acne!
When we see an oil, we tend to immediately imagine that it will be recommended for combination and oily skin, and even more so for skin prone to imperfections. And yet, argan oil is formidable against acne spots. If acne-prone skin appreciates it so much, it is because it is non-comedogenic (this means that it will not clog pores) and it is very antioxidant and healing. Its nourishing and repairing effect is also appreciated by skin damaged by anti-acne treatment and acne scars. It is to be applied in the evening to clean skin or as a local treatment with a cotton swab.
5) A very good healing product
Argan oil is very commonly used by pregnant women to avoid stretch marks on the breasts and stomach. However, you can also use it on your upper thighs or arms if necessary. Its healing power makes it as useful against chapped skin as against eczema, frostbite or very dry lips in winter. A few drops will be more than enough to make all the difference over time!
6) Argan oil to strengthen your nails
This oil is a very effective ingredient against brittle, soft and split nails. In addition to using a few drops in a daily massage, you can add a little lemon juice in a dish to bathe your nails in it for around ten minutes. This will make your nails strong and more beautiful!
7) For a relaxing massage
In case of tension (for example for athletes), it is possible to use argan oil for massage. It is indeed very beneficial for the muscles and joints which it allows to gently relax.
8) Argan oil for health
In this article, we have specifically listed the cosmetic uses of argan oil. However, you should know that this oil also exists in a food version. In Morocco, it has been consumed for millennia to fight cardiovascular diseases. Supported by various studies, this use for heart health is effective, because dietary argan oil is anticoagulant and plays a role on blood pressure, plasma lipids as well as antioxidant status. Its richness in tocopherols and squalenes also helps slow the proliferation of cancer cells in the prostate. In general, its antioxidant power can play a role in the cancer prevention.
How to choose the right argan oil?
First of all, know that cosmetic argan oil is not to be confused with edible argan oil. By purchasing the second, you will not benefit from all the cosmetic benefits due to the very different manufacturing process for these two oils. You must therefore choose what use you want to make of them, because they are not not at all interchangeable. For skin and hair application, take the cosmetic version.
Furthermore, always opt for the purest oil possible. In fact, manufacturers often cut it with sunflower oil or another less expensive oil. This then makes it much less effective. And otherwise, as with olive oil, also choose a cold pressed oil so that all its virtues are well preserved and preferably organic! Argan oil is a more expensive oil. However, by choosing a good product, a few drops will be enough to work wonders…