Characteristics and uses of argan oil. Discover the liquid gold from Morocco

Argan trees are among the most ancient tree species in the world. Their ripe fruits are utilized for the production of the so-called liquid gold of Morocco. The high temperature in these regions facilitates the rapid ripening of the fruits, which fall to the ground on their own. It is from these that the precious oil is pressed. The production of argan oil is carried out by women. As previously mentioned, the oil of the highest quality is derived from cold pressing. The edible oil possesses a mildly red hue, whereas the cosmetic oil is subjected to additional processing, during which it loses its red tint. Approximately 1 liter of oil can be produced from 30 kg of fruit.

This noble oil contains Omega fatty acids, sterols, and Vitamin E, which delicately smooth, regenerate, and moisturize the skin. Argan oil is employed in cosmetics due to its characteristics: decelerating the aging process, enhancing skin elasticity, anti-inflammatory action, alleviating allergy symptoms, smoothing wrinkles, deep hydration of the skin, aiding in the battle against cellulite, improving skin condition during eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis, protection from free radicals during tanning, accelerating skin regeneration, and preventing dryness and cracking.

Oil from argan nuts has gained popularity due to its rejuvenating properties, known as anti-aging. It is recommended for use in both body care, hair care, and nail care. It is quickly absorbed by the skin, allowing it to be applied directly to the skin. It can also be applied directly to the face or added to a cream. It is extremely effective in homemade face and hair masks. It is also an excellent means of intensely moisturizing the body after bathing. It is also recommended for people suffering from brittle, splitting nails, who should apply it and leave it on for about 30 minutes. Oil from argan nuts can also be consumed directly as an additive to salads, sauces, or marinades for meat and other foods. It is a unique product used in both cosmetics and medicine, which, due to its numerous rejuvenating properties that improve the appearance of the skin, as well as its healing properties (used for wounds, burns, lowering cholesterol and blood pressure), is becoming increasingly popular worldwide.