Argan oil

Benefits of Argan Oil:

Skin Moisturiser

Argan oil is an effective moisturizer. Not all skin is created equal. Each person’s skin has a unique weight, formulation and absorption rate. This makes some oils better for some skin types and not good for others. For example coconut oil is a rich moisturizer appropriate for dry skin, but is likely to clog the pores of acne prone skin. What makes argan oil good for dry skin is it’s not too heavy or light. This makes it appropriate for all skin types.

Hair Conditioner

Argan oil is often used as an effective hair conditioner. It leaves hair soft and shiny and can help calm a bad hair day. Its many nutrients such as vitamin E soften brittle ends preventing them from splitting while strengthening the individual strands. Vitamin E contains antioxidants which boost cells and help promote healthy hair growth. Argan oil is super hydrating and can soothe a dry scalp making it an effective dandruff treatment.

Anti-Aging

Argan oil reduces wrinkles and gives your skin a youthful appearance. While dry skin is susceptible to cracking and peeling, argan oil moisturizes skin, keeping it looking young and healthy. Also research demonstrates that argan oil taken orally may help slow the signs of aging skin. This is achieved by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation. It also reduces visual signs of aging by repairing and maintaining skin. It also increases skin elasticity leaving your skin feeling soft and healthy.

Styling Agent

Argan oil is a great styling agent leaving your hair soft, strong and glossy. It is also able to tame the angriest frizz. Say goodbye to those bad hair days. Argan oil enriches your hair with essential nutrients and repairs damage. Use it before straightening your hair and the vitamin E in the oil will protect your hair against heat damage. When styling your hair, rub a few drops into the palms of your hands. Apply the oil to your dry hair and make sure the oil is evenly distributed. Don’t apply too much oil. A little will be easily absorbed by your hair. This will add gloss to your hair and make it manageable.

Contains Essential Nutrients

For your body to keep functioning, you need certain nutrients. Of these nutrients, the ones that your body can’t produce on its own are called essential nutrients. We normally get these nutrients such as vitamins and minerals through food. The great news is argan oil is really high in may of these essential nutrients. Between 29% – 36% of the fatty acid content in argan oil comes from omega-6 which is an essential nutrient. Argan oil is also high in a healthy fat called oleic acid. The majority of the skin care benefits come from its high vitamin E content. Vitamin E, while having antioxidant properties is also necessary for healthy skin and hair.

Acne

Although it seems strange to add oil to your acne prone skin, this oil can work miracles. Argan oil does not clog your pores. Instead it regulates sebum production. Sebum is an oily substance produced by glands in your skin. When your skin produces too much sebum, your pores can become clogged. Also argan oil includes vitamin E which contains antioxidants. These antioxidants help remove damaged cells while promoting new cell growth. The result is faded acne scars.

Stretch Marks

One the benefits of argan oil is its ability to reduce the appearance of stretch marks. Although it is more effective as a preventative measure,  because of its abundance of vitamin E and fatty acids, this miracle oil can even reduce existing stretch marks over time. To apply the oil to your skin, place a few drops in the palm of your hand. Massage the oil into your skin which will quickly be absorbed. The oil can be applied once a day, but if you desire quicker results you can apply it several times a day. Argan oil is safe for pregnant women to promote skin elasticity which will prevent future stretch marks.

Nail Treatment

Although often treated as an afterthought, having healthy nails is important for your appearance. Having dry nails is unpleasant to look at. Women commonly go for pedicures and manicures, but the chemicals often result in dry nails. Enter argan oil. Argan oil moisturizes your nails and skin and also protects them. This wonder oil can soften rough cuticles and the skin around your nails. Do your nails crack? Apply some argan skin oil, and over time you will see dramatic improvement. To apply the oil to your nails, place a few drops onto the tips of your fingers and massage your nails, surrounding skin and cuticles.

Heals Skin

Injuries and infections often lead to inflammation, leaving your skin red, swollen and hot. There is evidence that argan oil can reduce this inflammation when applied directly to your skin. There have been studies conducted on rats that indicate argan oil can also accelerate healing in wounds. The evidence to this is however limited and more research is needed in this area.

Protects From Sun Damage

A study was conducted indicating that argan oil protects the skin from free radical damage from the sun. Free radicals are destructive atoms that are produced when our skin is exposed to the sun’s UV rays. Antioxidants, found in argan oil’s high vitamin E content, are molecules that can interact with free radicals neutralising their destructive effects.

Argan Oil For Even Skin Tone

Hyperpigmentation is a condition where the skin loses its even tone. This usually results from hormonal changes or skin damage. Argan oil can be used for mild skin brightener and can be used to reduce dark spots and other forms of hyperpigmentation. This can be done by first washing your skin and drying it slightly, leaving it slightly damp. Place a few drops of argan oil into the palm of your hand and massage the oil into the darkened patch. This should be done once or twice a day. You should begin to see results within 6-8 days. Since argan oil is a mild skin brightener, you can use it on consecutive days.

Benefits of Argan Oil For Different Skin Types

Sensitive Skin

If you have sensitive skin you don’t have to worry about any side effects. Argan oil is entirely natural and organic. You should however test it out on a small area of skin to make sure you are not allergic. Argan oil can also benefit skin conditions commonly associated with sensitive skin, such as:

• Psoriasis
• Rosacea
• Dermatitis
• Eczema

The oil helps with these conditions due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

Dry Skin

Dry skin is caused by a lack of sebum. Sebum is an oily substance produced by glands in your skin. Argan oil is able to balance your skin’s sebum production. This results in your skin retaining moisture.

Combination Skin

Combination skin is where some parts of your skin are oily, such as the nose and forehead while others are dry. This is a condition called Seborrhea. Argan oil is able to balance your skin’s oil production resulting in less differences between the dry and oily parts of the face.

Oily Skin

Your skin produces a natural oil called sebum. This oil keeps your skin healthy and hydrated. In some people their glands produce too much oil. When the sebum mixes with dead skin cells pores get blocked causing acne. Argan oil is able to balance sebum production, so that your glands don’t produce it in excess.