Argan vegetable oil: benefits and uses in natural cosmetics and health

Argan vegetable oil is an excellent aromatherapy support thanks to its dermatological properties on the one hand and its physical characteristics on the other. Its penetrating nature allows it to easily pass through the skin to bring essential oils to the blood. Very emollient, it makes the application of synergies possible over larger areas. In addition, Argan vegetable oil is found in deodorized form, an asset for diluting essential oils without altering their smell. Finally, non-comedogenic, it adapts to all skin types. 

Dry and dehydrated skin requires special care. This treatment can be provided by fatty acids, natural components of our sebum but also of our cell membranes. It is in fact the richness of essential omega-6 fatty acids, linoleic acid, that Argan oil is particularly appreciated. These fatty acids will prevent drying of the skin by strengthening the skin's hydrolipid barrier. To be clearer, fatty acids will in fact have a strong affinity with the skin, that is to say they will be attracted by the composition of the skin (particularly its hydrolipidic film) and easily cross the skin barrier. . The skin is thus better protected from external aggressions, since its barrier is reinforced. The skin is also better hydrated because it loses less water, which allows it to remain impervious to allergens. 

Compounds like tirucallol, b-amyrin or butyrospermol carry the healing and protective activity of Argan oil. Other clinical studies have proven the regenerating, hydrating (by limiting water loss) and restructuring effects. Skin application of Argan oil restores the hydrolipidic layer and increases the nutrient content of skin cells. It also stimulates intracellular oxygenation, neutralizes free radicals and protects connective tissue.

Free radicals, the cause of skin aging, are molecules or atoms that have gained or lost an electron. These are unstable and unbalance the membrane structure of skin cells, in particular collagen, the structural element which is responsible for the elasticity of the skin, particularly that of the face. Argan vegetable oil contains 8% vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that traps free radicals to limit skin weakening and the formation of wrinkles. In addition, composed mainly of unsaturated fatty acids, this vegetable oil softens the skin. It also contains a sterol, more precisely schottenol, which is an excellent skin regulator. This sterol is in fact one of the major advantages of Argan oil, because it is present in very few other vegetable oils. It strengthens the elasticity of the skin. 

Argan vegetable oil has numerous benefits for nails. Its richness in fatty acids allows nourish the nail in depth. For stronger and shiny nails, the vitamins in Argan oil will be particularly interesting. On the one hand, fatty acids have the capacity to regenerate skin tissue but also protect the nail by the antioxidant action of vitamin E which will capture free radicals. Very nourishing, Argan oil will make nails less brittle, soften cuticles and above all strengthen them.

Argan vegetable oil is used to maintain the beard. Nourishing on the one hand, it helps strengthen the hairs to beautify the beard. On the other hand, this oil is emollient and slippery, which makes shaving with a blade easier. Its linoleic acid helps heal cuts and its richness in vitamin E protects the skin. Thus, Argan vegetable oil is perfect for shaving the beard. 

The composition of Argan oil is particularly interesting for hair, due to the high presence of unsaturated fatty acids, but especially 8% of vitamin E in the oil. A major antioxidant and excellent natural anti-aging agent, vitamin E is present in few vegetable oils. In hair care, it helps protect hair from external aggressions (wind, cold, pollution, heat, etc.) as well as colored hair. This type of hair requires special care to maintain the color. We also find a sterol in Argan (schottenol) which, as a skin regulator, allows revitalize cells and thus to relaunch their activity (in particular to fight against hair loss). Additionally, this compound softens the scalp, allowing curly hair to grow healthy. Nourishing thanks to the numerous fatty acids it contains (and more particularly linoleic acid), Argan oil repairs dry hair and abysses. By acting at the heart of the hair fiber, Argan oil strengthens it to further protect it from numerous external attacks. Its great penetration capacity allows it to come fill the hair scales which opened due to fragility. Tightened in this way, the hair fiber reflects light better and the hair regains its shine. Finally, Argan vegetable oil softens the scalp attacked by dandruff. 

Argan oil is also suitable for the care of oily skin, being an oil non-comedogenic. It will nourish the skin, which will reduce the secretion of compensatory sebum, without suffocating it and encouraging the formation of acne spots or imperfections. Furthermore, the penetrating character argan oil will prevent the face from shining due to a greasy residue on the skin.

Very penetrating, Argan vegetable oil does not leave a greasy film on the skin and quickly reaches the upper layers of the epidermis. Its soothing effect linked to its richness in linoleic acid allows it to relieve acne spots. Skin regenerating, it promotes the healing process, useful for fading acne scars. In addition, this vegetable oil is non-comedogenic. Its application on acne-prone skin will not lead to the formation of comedones.