Argan Oil Benefits

In just a few years, argan oil has become a valuable ally for the beauty of skin and hair. Focus on an ingredient with multiple virtues.
This oil has become familiar to us ... Yet, it has long remained the beauty secret of Moroccan women. It is extracted from the fruits of the argan tree - a tree that grows mainly in southwestern Morocco - by cold pressing of almonds (small almonds). "The Berbers used to apply this elixir to their faces to protect themselves from the aggressive desert wind. They also used it to treat cardiovascular diseases, "says Clémence Serot, pharmacist. In the 2000s, argan oil gains a new notoriety thanks to studies that highlight its properties. Its production is mechanized, increasing the yield and promoting its use around the world. With its soothing and relipidante action, this oil is very appreciated by dry skin. "It is also an ally of mature skin, thanks to its revitalizing, healing and antioxidant action", continues our expert. In addition, it protects hair from dryness and prolongs the shine of colorations. Argan oil has become an essential ingredient in cosmetics.