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Argan Oil

Argania spinosa  Extra Virgin.cold pressed oil from Morocco,  ECOCERT Certified Organic. An artisian oil, produced by a women's cooperative.

Argan oil, liquid gold, is rich in poly-unsaturated fatty acids, including linoleic acid, Omega 6, and natural tocopherols.  It is said to be nourishing, regenerating and protective for all skin types. 

Thanks to its exceptional content of unsaturated fatty acids, Argan Oil helps in the restoration of the hydro-lipidic film of the skin. Linoleic acid, which is one of the omega-6 fatty acids is a precursor of vitamin F. Linoleic acid is present in Argan Oil at a concentration three times higher than in olive oil. As an essential fatty acid it has a key role in preserving cell integrity. The particularly high content of natural tocopherols gives the oil excellent anti-free radical and anti-stress activities and natural self-protection against oxidation.

• Excellent anti-free radical effect for a preventive anti-ageing effect.
• Nourishes dry skin with a tendency towards eczema by helping to  restore the skin's protective barrier
• A sebum regulator/balancer for oily or combination skin
• Regenerating for anti-stretchmarks care and accelerating healing
   In Liquid Sunshine Jan Kusmirek recommends a blend of Rose Hip Seed Oil and Argan Oil for treating and/or preventing stretch marks.
• Ideal as an all over body oil or for facial care.

• Fortifies hair giving it brightness, softness and a silky effect
• Nourishes and revitalises the scalp

• Traditionally it is used in an equal part mixture with lemon juice applied to the nails in the evening and kept on over night
• When used regularly this mixture strengthens brittle nails and softens cuticle.

Other sources indicate that Argan Oil is useful for reducing wrinkles,

Can be used 100% strength but normally used at 2-10%. in a blend of other oils.  ( I personally love it full strength, perhaps with just a touch of Rose and Sandalwood as a body oil!.)

Because of its high proportion of natural tocopherols  Argan Oil should have a fairly long shelf life.

Composition:

• Fatty acids: 99%, of which more than 80% unsaturated fatty acids
• Unsaponifiable substances: 1%
• Tocopherols: 60 - 90 mg/100 g
• Sterols: 130 - 230 mg/100 g

• Palmitic acid (C16:0): 12 - 13%
• Stearic acid (C18:0): 5 - 7%
• Oleic acid (C18:1): 43 - 49.1%
• Linoleic acid (C18:2): 29.3 - 36.0%
• Linolenic acid (C18:3): 0.1%
• Arachidic acid (C20:0): 0.3 - 0.5%
• Gadoleic acid (C20:1): 0.4 - 0.5%