ARGAN OIL, VOLUME 1 kg (approx 2.2 lbs), Virgin, Deodorized, COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Morocco , BOTANICAL NAME Argania Spinosa from the Sapotaceae family, PLANT PART kernel, EXTRACTION METHOD Cold Pressed (Freshly harvested kernels from the fruit of the Argan tree are pressed and filtered through an organic cotton sieve.)
FLASH POINT >100 C
ODOR/AROMA Slight oily scent to no scent, COLOR pale golden yellow
Grown only in Morocco, the tree can live from 150-200 years. Argan oil is believed to be one of the rarest oils in the world. Argan oil has almost twice as much vitamin E or a-tocopherol as olive oil and is much richer in linoleic acids. Tocopherols are very important to human health because of their anti-oxidant actions and free radical scavenger affects.
COMMON USES In traditional Moroccan medicine, Argan oil is used for the care of the body and face to counteract the effects of age or weather. Popular in hair care products, particularly for dry or damaged hair. The Argan oil is easily absorbed by the skin, hair, and nails. Used for the treatment of dermatologic disease (acne, ezcema, psoriasis, etc). Its anti-ageing properties, due to high levels of vitamin E and saponins (which soften the skin), are well documented.
