Argan Oil By The BODY Source - 100% Pure and Organic - Cold Pressed, Extra Virgin and Bottled in Morocco (100ml) - For Hair, Skin & Nails

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Argan oil marketed for cosmetic purposes may be mixed with other ingredients that you shouldn’t ingest. Argan oil contains a large number of healing properties, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Both help reduce symptoms for a number of different inflammatory skin conditions like psoriasis and rosacea.

Producing argan oil has helped to protect argan trees from being cut down. In addition, regeneration of the Arganeraie has also been carried out: in 2009 an operation to plant 4,300 argan plants was launched in Meskala in the province of Essaouira. [16] Moroccan women have long used argan oil to protect their skin from sun damage, a practice was supported by a 2013 study.Boucetta KQ, Charrouf Z, Derouiche A, Rahali Y, Bensouda Y. Skin hydration in postmenopausal women: argan oil benefit with oral and/or topical use. Prz Menopauzalny. 2014;13(5):280-288. doi:10.5114/pm.2014.46470 a b c Charrouf, Zoubida; Guillaume, Dominique (2008). "Argan Oil: Occurrence, Composition and Impact on Human Health". European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology. 110 (7): 632. doi: 10.1002/ejlt.200700220. Color and smell : The natural color of argan oil is light golden yellow. The color should not be too bright, as this might be an indication it is diluted. If the oil is golden brown, it is an indication that it is culinary argan oil. As argan oil has become increasingly popular, it’s easier than ever to add it to your health and beauty routine.

Medical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and draws only from peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. We avoid using tertiary references. We link primary sources — including studies, scientific references, and statistics — within each article and also list them in the resources section at the bottom of our articles. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Apply argan oil — or face creams containing argan oil — directly to your skin at least twice a day. You should start to see results after four weeks. 5. Heals skin infections Er R, Aydın B, Şekeroğlu V, Atlı Şekeroğlu Z. Protective effect of Argan oil on mitochondrial function and oxidative stress against acrylamide-induced liver and kidney injury in rats. Biomarkers. 2020;25(6):458-467. doi:10.1080/1354750X.2020.1797877 Argan oil is a plant oil produced from the kernels of the argan tree ( Argania spinosa L.), which is indigenous to Morocco and southwestern Algeria. [1] [2] In Morocco, argan oil is used to dip bread in at breakfast or to drizzle on couscous or pasta. It is also used for cosmetic purposes. [3] [4] Properties of argan oil consists of triglycerides and related derivatives. These are derived from the following fatty acids:

Chimi, H; Cillard, J; Cillard, P (1994). "Autoxydation de l'huile d'argan Argania spinosa L. du Maroc"[Autoxidation of argan oil Argania spinoza L. from Morocco]. Sciences des Aliments (in French). 14 (1): 117–24. ISSN 0240-8813. Archived from the original on 2016-11-18 . Retrieved 2012-07-22. Zoubida Charrouf, Dominique Guillaume (July 31, 2008). "Argan oil: Occurrence, Composition and impact on human health". European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology. 110 (7): 632–636. doi: 10.1002/ejlt.200700220– via Wiley Online Library.