Argan oil. The use of argan oil

Argan oil around the world is called liquid Moroccan gold due to its high price and valuable beneficial properties. It is used in cosmetology and therapeutic purposes. It is also a great culinary product. But it is precisely in hair care, skin and body skin that the oil deservedly ranks first.

  How argan oil is produced

Argan oil is extracted from argan wood fruits. This plant can only be seen in the southern part of Morocco.

Argan oil is very valuable. To get one liter of this product, you need to collect and process 20 kg of fruits. Therefore, the cost of argan oil is considerable. However, demand for it is constantly growing all over the world.

Argan oil is used as a component in cosmetology, and to purchase natural argan oil is not an easy task.

To date, 3 methods of obtaining argan oil are used:

• A traditional manual method. Since ancient times, they have been used by Moroccan residents, it has been preserved so far. The collection of fruits and their processing of grains according to tradition is done only by women. This is a very laborious and long process. First, the workers collect the fruits, then clean them of the fibers, dried, remove the nuclei and hack the shell with stones. And only then they squeeze the oil. It is the manual method of obtaining oil that has advantages, as it is completely controlled by people.
•   Mechanical method. It is considered the simplest and most convenient. To push 1 liter of oil is needed for about two hours. I gained distribution about 20 years ago, when the commercial interest in Moroccan oil grew sharply.
•   Chemical method. This is the purest way to produce oil. However, it is mainly used for industrial or laboratory purposes.

  The benefits of argan oil and its use

The value of Argan oil is unique. This is a storehouse of chemicals and various acids, and vitamin E in it is much larger than in the famous olive oil.

  Argan oil for health

Argan oil will become indispensable for people who monitor their health:

• Substances of sterola contribute to a decrease in blood cholesterol and at the same time block its absorption into the blood. Carotinoids and phytosterols are the strongest antioxidants that have an anti -inflammatory effect.
• A large amount of vitamin E improves the cardiovascular system.
• The product contains many unsaturated fatty acids.
• Argan oil will be useful to people with digestive tract problems.

  Argan oil in cosmetology

Argan oil in cosmetology is especially appreciated. This passes helps to solve a lot of problems:

•   The oil provides full skin care, making it moisturized, and also nourishes and restores it.
•   It has antioxidant properties - slows down the aging processes, effectively fights wrinkles and prevents their appearance.
•   The oil effectively cares for the hair - prevents their loss and strengthens. Restores split ends and a damaged structure. It also copes with dandruff.
•   Effectively oil in nail care, strengthening the nail plate and protects against stratification.
•   The anti -inflammatory properties of argan oil help in solving the problem of acne and acne on the face, contribute to the healing of scars.
•   Argan oil is recommended for pregnant women to prevent stretch marks.

  Argan oil for the face and body

  Argan oil from wrinkles

Unlike other oils, low -fat argan oil. It is perfectly absorbed. Another advantage is its slight expense. A pair of drops for applying to the face is enough, the same amount will be required when the oil is added to cosmetics. Apply oil every day to cleansed skin before bedtime.

After the first application, you will see an improvement in complexion, and with regular use, wrinkles will begin to be smoothed, facial contours will improve.

  Argan oil for skin care around the eyes

You will need 3 types of oil - argan, almond and olive (2 drops). Mix and slightly heat the resulting mixture. Apply the product with fingertips, slightly patting. Do this procedure daily. In a week you can see an improvement - dark circles under the eyes will begin to disappear, small wrinkles are smoothed out.

  Argan oil for problem skin care

  Other methods of using argan oil

Argan oil for body

  Argan oil for hair

Argan oil has proven itself as an excellent hair tool - strengthens, helps to get rid of the ends and dandruff.

  Ways to use hair oil

The most classic way to use oil is to rub it into the scalp and hair. Distribute a small amount of oil in your palms and gently rub in the head with a massage movement, distribute the remains of the product through the hair. After that, cover your head with a bag, and a towel or hat on top. It is best to do this procedure at night. After that, you need to thoroughly wash your head with shampoo several times.

You can also use oil as hair balm. In this case, a couple of drops of oil must be well rubbed in the palms and gently applied to the hair. At the same time, try not to get on the scalp. Otherwise, the effect of dirty hair cannot be avoided.

  Hair masks with argan oil

Argan oil is used not only in its pure form. On its basis, all kinds of masks are made. In almost any mask, adding oil will have a good strengthening and restoring effect:

• mask for growth and strengthening hair. Mix argan and burdock oils in equal parts. Rub the skin thoroughly and apply along the entire length. It is best to keep the mask only a few hours, so make it at night;
• mask for dry and damaged hair. Make the mixture by mixing 1 tsp. argan oil, 2 tsp - olive and 5 drops of essential oils (lavender, sage). Add the yolk and mix thoroughly. After that, heat the resulting mixture in a water bath and apply to the skin and hair. Hold the mask for half an hour and rinse with cool water.

Argan oil in cooking

There is also the eating oil of the argan. It looks more dark and has a pronounced taste. This is due to preliminary frying of oil seeds.

In cooking, argan oil is used like other vegetable oils - salads are seasoned with them, oil is added to various dishes.

It can also be used for frying, but it is not recommended to do this, since with severe heating the oil loses its beneficial properties.

For the therapeutic effect, you can take argan oil every day 1-2 tbsp. on an empty stomach.

How to choose and store argan oil

Do not forget that the only place where the argan tree is growing is Morocco is the same argan oil. No other country is engaged in its production. In addition, even the redemption of this raw material is prohibited.

It is clear that such oil costs a lot of money, so you must definitely take care of its storage.

Be sure to keep the oil in a dark tank. Basically, the oil is already sold in dark bottles, so this rule is not so difficult to observe.

The shelf life of oil is no more than two years. After the end of this period, the oil will not change their appearance and smell at all, so many mistakenly think that they can be used further. However, such oil will no longer benefit, but can also cause skin irritation.

Argan oil for hair, face and nails: personal experience. Video