This essential oil is a product of the Argan Tree known by its scientific name as Argania Spinosa that grows in southwest Morocco. The plant oil is obtained from the kernels of the of the nut. In the Northern Africa country where it is mainly found, it has been used to drizzle over food just like regular olive oil. It also well known for its beauty and healing properties.
The oil is rich in Vitamins A, C, and E and is packed with antioxidants, omega-6 fatty acids, and linoleic acids too. This essential oil helps simplify your beauty routine from head to toe. The minerals in it help moisturize and soften your skin and protect it from damage by the sun as well.
Uses And Benefits Of This Essential Oil
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Protection From The Sun
Basking in the sun is a good way to get some much needed Vitamin D. The UV rays, however, can have some harmful effects on our skin and hair. This can contribute to skin cancer. Argan oil is ideal for protecting the skin against these negative effects and it also helps in promoting cell regeneration. This will improve your overall health and wellbeing.
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Skin Healing Properties
The antioxidants found in this form of liquid gold help the skin heal quickly when irritated, cracked or even burned. It can be used to protect dry skin. Argan oil helps in reducing inflammation and soothing pain.
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Moisturizing
Looking for a moisturizing oil that does not leave any residue? Argan oil is the best option. Once you have completed your cleansing process, apply a few drops of Argan oil onto your face and neck while massaging in a circular motion. The vitamins in this oil help in moisturizing and keeping your skin wrinkle free.
The skin is the largest external body organ and requires proper care to keep it healthy and strong and Argan oil provides the perfect remedy for this.
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Acne Removal
Argan oil can be used in the treatment of mild acne and healing any scarring caused by acne. This essential oil helps in healing any cells damaged by acne. It reduces sebum levels in skin that is quite oily. Create a toner to use at home for any problematic areas on your face. Combined with tea tree oil, for example, this DIY toner will help reduce inflammation and reduce any scarring present.
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Aging Effects
Argan oil is full of fatty acids that will help erase any traces of premature aging on your skin. It can be used to reduce the severity of wrinkles present on your face and hands and also helps age spots fade away. This will leave your skin looking radiant, glowing and will restore the skin’s elasticity. This oil will help in increasing the rate at which healthy skin cells regenerate.
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Razor Bumps
While trying to eliminate hair on our bodies, we may end up with numerous razor bumps while trying to achieve a clean shave. Razor bumps can be very uncomfortable and even painful. Using Argan oil, warm a few drops in your palms and massage this gently onto the affected areas; such as your feet, armpits, bikini line or face. It will help ease the pain, eliminate the feeling of being uncomfortable and help reduce the amount of ingrown hairs present.
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Hair Styling and Protection
This oil has amazing effects on the skin and hair too. Due to its non-greasy properties, it makes hair styling so much easier and effortless. It helps with repairing split ends too. Argan oil keeps your hair safe from the heat in dryers, curlers, and irons. It gives it volume and shine and can even promote hair growth. Massage a few drops of this oil into your scalp for growth. When styling, warm a few drops in your palms before raking your fingers through your hair. Pay attention to the ends to help with the split ends.
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Hair Conditioning
For those with hair that breaks easily, choose to treat your hair at least once a week with Argan Oil. Do an overnight deep condition with this oil to see amazing results. Warm a few drops in your palms and massage it into your scalp and rake it through the strands of your hair. Seal your hair in a shower cap to help keep the oil concentrated in and also to avoid spreading it all over your pillow. Rinse it out the next morning as normal.
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Stretch Marks
For women, stretch marks are always in abundance courtesy of the rapid weight loss and gain, during pregnancy and also hip widening during puberty. This essential oil helps improve skin elasticity and keeps it well hydrated which means stretch marks will show less. Gently apply a few warm drops onto the affected areas such as the hips, legs, and stomach.
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Lip Exfoliator And Moisturizer
Exfoliating the skin is the process of removing dead skin. Your lips can easily get chapped especially when it gets cold or a bit too dry outside. This will leave them cracked and sore. Use some Argan oil on your lips to get them soft and supple. A drop or two applied as a lip balm should work perfectly to moisturize your lips and get rid of any dry, cracked skin.
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Cancer Fighting
The numerous antioxidants present in Argan oil protect the skin from free radicals that usually lead to skin cancer. This oil also helps in reducing inflammation and swelling and can also help in fighting other forms of cancer growths in the body.
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Treatment Of The Feet, Hands, And Nails
Argan oil can be used to treat your feet, hands, and nails that are cracked, dry and brittle. Its moisturizing properties help in softening the skin on your hands and feet leaving them supple. It will also help brittle nails become much stronger prevent their breakage.
Massage a few drops of this oil on your hands, feet, and cuticles before bed each night to see an improvement.
