What Is Argan Oil?

Argan oil is processed from kernels from the argan tree and has been used for centuries to help with all kinds of skin conditions including psoriais, eczema, pimples and acne, to help reduce wrinkles, as well as a host of other skin conditions like stretch marks, etc.

Is Argan Oil harvested in an environmentally friendly way?

Argan oil can only be (legally) extracted from trees grown in a 10,000 square mile UNESCO protected biosphere area in the southwest part of Morocco.

Records dating back at least 3,500 years show that this oil has been used and harvested by the Berber people in this region.  The old process of harvesting just one liter of the oil could take as many as two days of laborious effort.

By 1990 or so, as the oil became more popular across the world due to its anti aging and other skin care benefits, as well as argan oil being used in many hair care products, much of the production moved to modern factories in the Casablanca region.

What are the ingredients of Argan Oil?

Argan has many antioxidants in it, as well as squalene oil, polyphenols, essential fatty acids, oleic and linoleic acids and lots and lots of  natural Vitamin E which is a well known ingredient of many anti aging and skin and haircare products.

Vitamin E and the other antioxidants that are present in this amazing oil really does help to protect the skin from damage from the sun.

What else is Argan Oil good for?

This oil works great as a conditioner for the hair, and really helps to moisturize and to help prevent and heal split ends.  It is good for your fingernails and toenails too.  Many people add some lemon juice to it and just paint it on and let it dry.

Many people use it for cooking too, but be sure to buy the kind that is made specifically for eating as it is made with a different process than the kind used for skin care.

What about side effects?

There are no known side effects from argan oil, but some people may be slightly allergic to it in rare cases.  It is one of the most effective and natural oils you can find to help fight acne, heal dry skin problems, red spots on the skin, and has many other benefits for the face as well.

Is the pure argan oil better than products that have it just as an additive?

It has been found that pure argan oil is better for specific skin conditions such as acne and as an anti wrinkle treatment.

What you should look for is a pure Moroccan argan oil product and one that is made by one of the smaller companies as they are more likely to have processed it in an ethical way and in within some sort of fair trade agreement.

One of the products you may want to check out is called Skinception Argan Oil and see if you feel that it can help you with your needs.

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How To Use Argan Oil

This amazing oil has many benefits as mentioned above and people are using it for all kinds of dry skin conditions as well as for dry itchy scalp problems and as a dry frizzy hair solution.  But how much of this oil do you need to get the benefits? And does it leave an oily residue?

Using argan oil for dry skin, eczema, psoriasis, etc.

If you only have some small  trouble spots on your skin you will only need to apply a drop or two twice a day.  The oil absorbs quickly while you rub it in.  Many massage therapists are starting to use it in their practice due to this benefit.

Argan oil for acne and pimples

The soothing nature of this oil really helps to alleviate the redness that option accompanies pimples and acne.  Once again, a few drops is all that you need in most cases and it is recommended that you apply it up to three times a day to help in your quest of getting rid of acne, pimples, zits, whiteheads, and even blackheads.

Argan oil for hair problems

Many people have found quick relief from a dry and itchy scalp by using argan oil, but what more and more people are finding out is how good it works to eliminate dry split ends as well as frizzy hair problems.  Depending on how thick your hair is you will more than likely need to use more than just a couple of drops, but it goes far so don’t use too much.

Some choose to leave the oil in after washing and drying their hair, but depending on your hair type you may find that you prefer to wash it out after applying it with a gentle massage making sure you coat all of your hair with it.  As mentioned previously, argan oil absorbs quickly into the skin (within 2 or 3 minutes) but your hair may react differently so you will have to experiment to see what works best for you.

What about stretch marks and scars?

Many people are using argan oil to help fade stretch marks and even as a scar treatment.  Some use it as a daily facial moisturizer, which of course will help to lessen the appearance of wrinkles, crows feet, etc.   Others add a few drops to their bath water to give the entire body the benefits of this amazing oil.  Some have reported positive results by using it on  under eye bags, but by all accounts there are better products to treat that problem.

There are many different kinds and mixtures of products that include argan oil as part of their ingredients, but what you really want is a product that is 100% pure to gain all of the benefits as quickly as possible.  If you buy a 100% pure argan oil product you will of course pay a lot more than if you purchase a product that only has it as part of the ingredients.

If you have decided to give argan oil a try, make sure you buy from a reputable source that offers a genuine money back guarantee.  Skinception Argan Oil has a great product.  Check it out and see if it is right for you.