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Argan oil
Argan oil comes from the nuts of the Argan tree (Argania spinosa).
This tree is unknown for many people since it grows only in the South Western part of Morocco in an area covering 700,000-800,000 hectares.
The argan tree produces nuts from which is extracted a very nutritious oil.
The remaining is used to feed the cattle and nuts shells for heating. Nothing is lost.
For centuries, Berber women of this region have produced argan oil which was used for their consumption and traditional Moroccan medicine.
People abroad are more and more interested in this oil either for its cosmetic and nutritional properties.
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Argan oil benefits summary
For centuries, Argan oil has been used locally for therapeutic, cookware and cosmetic purposes, today the whole world is appreciating this oil.
Argan oil is highly rich in essential fatty acids oleic and lineoic acids (47%) as well as in vitamin E (60-90mg/1OOg) , which positively boost our skin regenerating capabilities.
It repairs and protects the skin against droughts and external aggressions, preventing its premature aging thanks to its essential fatty acids.
Argan oil vitamin E richness, gives its antioxidant qualities
It protects muscles from degeneration associated with aging.
It can be used both for internal and external purposes.
some argan oil internal usages: Massage, for rheumatism,
against hair loss, to eliminate dandruff, against acne, burns, wrinkles, to protect against skin drying.
some argan oil internal usages: positive effect against cholesterol and atherosclerosis.
some argan oil culinary usage: in dressings, its aroma couples very well with crudites.
Its nutty after-taste enhances so many dishes: whether with fish or goat's cheese, with puréed sweet potatoes or a salad of carrots and oranges.
A simple argan oil drizzle will enliven your soups, cooked dishes and even desserts.
It adds a touch of nut and sesame, bringing an oriental flavor to your cooking,
It enhances the prostaglandins synthesis. Argan oil contains no cholesterol, which makes it very suitable in the context of any cholesterol-free diet.
It protects the cardiovascular system.
For a cosmetic use, it softens the skin, revitalizes the tired and wrinkled parts by rehydrating and giving the skin its lost youthful elasticity.
Argan oil is also highly effective as a relief middle in cases of burns, scars and the like.
Argan oil has a strengthening effect for nails and hair.
Argan oil is widely used in the local recipes as well as in traditional medicine as a treatment of skin diseases such as acne and chickenpox (varicella).
Currently, it is used as a medicinal product and active ingredient in many cosmetics and increasingly used by international and famous beauty specialists.