Argan Oil

PRODUCT INFO

Ingredients:  Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (Argan Oil)

Skin Type:  All skin types; It is especially ideal for mature, aging and damaged skin.

According to the European Commission Cosmetics Regulation, Argan Oil helps with skin care, keeping the skin in good condition and giving the skin a soft and smooth appearance.

Also, Argan Oil:

• Shows antioxidant characteristic [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6].
• Helps reduce acne [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6].
• Helps reduce blemishes on the skin and eliminate strech marks [6] [7].
• Shows anti-inflammatory characteristic [2] [7] [8] [9].
• Helps prevent fractures, make hair look shiny and healthy, and eliminate dryness of hair and scalp [10].

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How to Use?

Skin Care: After cleansing your skin, apply a sufficient amount of oil to your skin via massaging. You can use it as your moisturizer day and night.

 

Hair Care:

• Apply sufficient amount of oil to ypur hair via massaging from the roots to the ends, rinse after 15-20 minutes. Or you can apply it at night, wrap your hair with a cheesecloth and sleep without rinsing; You can wash your hair in the morning.
• You can apply a small amount to your wet hair as a moisturizer and style your hair.
• You can apply a small amount to your dry hair to style it.

 

Storage Conditions

Store in a dry place out of the reach of children, at room temperature, with cover closed and protected from sunlight.

PRODUCT FEATURES

Latin (Botanical) Name: Argania spinosa

Plant Family: Sapotaceae

Extraction Method: Cold press

Plant Part Used: Kernel

Color: Gold

Aromatic Description: Nutty

 

In the Berber province in the Southwest region of Morocco, the Argania Spinosa tree, better known as the Argan Tree, is also called the "Tree of Life". This tree, believed to originate from the village of Argana, is known for its healing oil or "Liquid Gold" obtained from the seeds of its fruits. Historically, Argan Oil was used by the indigenous Amazigh people of Morocco to reduce the appearance of blemishes and treat rheumatic problems. Today, Argan Oil remains a preferred ingredient in countless natural cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.

B.C. In the 1550s, Phoenicians applied Argan Oil as a skin and hair conditioner and used it to cure their illnesses and beautify themselves. African explorer Leo Africanus discovered Argan Oil during his travels to Morocco in 1510. Later, this special and exotic oil was introduced to Europe, where only the rich could afford it. Berber women's legendary reputation for exotic beauty continues to this day.

Over the past few decades, the beauty secrets of Argan Oil have attracted the attention of scientists who studied its properties and learned that it is rich in ingredients such as antioxidants that contribute to a healthy, rejuvenated skin appearance and healthy hair and nails. Known for its ability to improve youthful appearance, Argan Oil is a popular cosmetic ingredient used around the world, especially by those who prefer natural products over synthetic chemicals.

ANALYSIS RESULTS

Fatty acids are naturally found in the oils of aromatic plants. The benefit of a herbal oil depends on the amount of fatty acids in it.

For this reason, be sure to pay attention to the fatty acid ratios of the essential oil you use.

“Agreka Argan Oil” Composition of Fatty Acids / GC-MS Analysis Results

 

 

 

According to the European Commission Cosmetics Regulation:

• Oleic Acid (Omega 9); Palmitic Acid: It helps the skin look soft and smooth.
• Linoleic Acid (Omega 6); Linolenic Acid (Omega 3): It helps skin care and the skin look soft and smooth. It helps to enhance the appearance and feel of the hair, to prevent and reduce the electrification of hair and to comb the hair easily, hair gain suppleness softness, volume and shine. It helps to keep the body surface clean.
• Stearic Acid: It helps to replenish the lipids of the top layers of the skin and hair. It helps to keep the body surface clean and create a pleasant smell.
• Arachidic Acid: It helps to keep the body surface clean.
• Palmitoleic Acid (Omega 7):  It helps skin care.

Warnings

• FOR EXTERNAL USE, NON-DRINKABLE.
• Avoid contact with eyes, in case of contact rinse with plenty of water.
• Do not use the product if you have a known allergy to any of its ingredients.
• It is recommended that children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, people using medication should consult their doctor before using the product.

 

 

Information

Herbal supplement products are not promoted by specifying the indication and the name of the disease in accordance with the relevant law and advertising regulation rules.

Our products are herbal supplements, not drugs.

ACADEMIC STUDIES

[1] T-K. Lin, L. Zhong, J. L. Santiago. Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils. Int J Mol Sci. 2018 Jan; 19(1): 70.

[2] Boucetta K.Q., Charrouf Z., Aguenaou H., Derouiche A., Bensouda Y. The effect of dietary and/or cosmetic argan oil on postmenopausal skin elasticity. Clin. Interv. Aging. 2015;10:339–349.

[3] Manca M.L., Matricardi P., Cencetti C., Peris J.E., Melis V., Carbone C., Escribano E., Zaru M., Fadda A.M., Manconi M. Combination of argan oil and phospholipids for the development of an effective liposome-like formulation able to improve skin hydration and allantoin dermal delivery. Int. J. Pharm. 2016;505:204–211.

[4] G. Lizard, Y. Filali-Zegzouti, A. E. Midaoui. Benefits of Argan Oil on Human Health—May 4–6 2017, Errachidia, Morocco. Int J Mol Sci. 2017 Jul; 18(7): 1383.

[5] Z. Charrouf, D. Guillaume. Argan oil: Occurrence, composition and impact on human health. Eur. J. Lipid Sci. Technol. 2008, 110, 632–636.

[6] M. O. Villareal, S. Kume, T. Bourhim, F. Z. Bakhtaoui, K. Kashiwagi, J. Han, C. Gadhi, H. Isoda. Activation of MITF by Argan Oil Leads to the Inhibition of the Tyrosinase and Dopachrome Tautomerase Expressions in B16 Murine Melanoma Cells. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013; 2013: 340107.

[7] T-K. Lin, L. Zhong, J. L. Santiago. Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils. Int J Mol Sci. 2018 Jan; 19(1): 70.

[8] Avsar U., Halici Z., Akpinar E., Yayla M., Avsar U., Harun U., Harun U., Hasan Tarik A., Bayraktutan Z. The Effects of Argan Oil in Second-degree Burn Wound Healing in Rats. Ostomy Wound Manag. 2016;62:26–34.

[9] S. E. Kamouni, R. E. Kebbaj, P. Andreoletti, A. E. Ktaibi, I. Rharrassi, A. Essamadi, M. S. E. Kebbaj, S. Mandard, N. Latruffe, J. Vamecq, B. Nasser, M. Cherkaoui-Malki. Protective Effect of Argan and Olive Oils against LPS-Induced Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Mice Livers. Int J Mol Sci. 2017 Oct 19;18(10):2181. doi: 10.3390/ijms18102181.

[10] P. M. Faria, L. N. Camargo, R. S. H. Carvalho, L. A. Paludetti, M. V. R. Velasco, R. M. Gama. Hair Protective Effect of Argan Oil (Argania spinosa Kernel Oil) and Cupuassu Butter (Theobroma grandiflorum Seed Butter) Post Treatment with Hair Dye. Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications > Vol.3 No.3A, September 2013.