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Argan oil use in cosmetics, properties

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Argan oil use in cosmetics, properties

Argan oil is a natural product that has found its way into the food and cosmetic industries. What are the properties of argan oil? It is considered one of the most valuable and expensive natural oils.

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1. The properties of argan oil

Due to its content of flavonoids, carotenoids, essential unsaturated fatty acids and many other chemicals, the use of cold-pressed argan oil is recommended for the prevention and treatment of cancers. Due to the content of essential unsatisfied fatty acid (NNKT), flawonoid, carotoid and vitamin E, it has a variety of properties used in medicine and cosmetics, including: may be most effective in reducing the concentration of so-called bad blood cholesterol and increasing the amount of bad cholesterol.

2. How can you tell the real argan oil?

These oils are most easily recognizable for their low price and lack of certification, most often coming from the Philippines and China. Manufacturers paint them to resemble the original oil, but they do not have the same nutritional value as real Moroccan argan oil.

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Kiebała S., Marokański Eliksir Młodości, „Polski Magazyn Reiki” 2016, 3.
Krótko i rzetelnie o olejku arganowym, olejekarganowy.pl (31.10.2010).