Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

(Argan)

It is obtained by pressing the fruits of Argania Spinosa, a plant of the Sapotaceae family that grows naturally only in south-west Morocco. Always used by Berber women, today it has become a true beauty elixir also for Hollywood stars.

Features

Argan Oil is used both for cooking and cosmetics: the cooking oil is obtained by roasting the kernels, is strongly scented and dark-colored. The cosmetic oil, instead, is cold-pressed and has a clearer oil. It really slows down aging, being rich in anti-oxidant substances such as tocopherols, vitamin E, fatty acids, and flavonoids.

Benefits

  • It improves the skin barrier function
  • It helps restore the hydrolipidic balance of the skin
  • It prevents skin ageing
  • It prevents the damages caused by UV rays
  • It hydrates in-depth, giving elasticity

You can find this ingredient in the following products.