Argan Oil, or Liquid Gold, as it is commonly referred to, is considered one of the richest and most valuable oils. It has many benefits and its effective qualities are known and cherished worldwide. It can essentially be called a superfood for the skin as there are so many benefits from this oil.
Originally from Morocco,
the oil is obtained from the nuts which grow on the argan tree. In recent years its production of argan oil grown in Israel has grown exponentially. Whilst in Morocco, the oil extraction is done by hand in a painstaking method, only producing one liter of argan oil from eight trees, in Israel the process is done automatically which results in one liter of oil being produced from fifty kilograms of the fruit from the trees.
Using the latest technology available, the argan oil produced in Israel results in more oil extracted from the trees, in a faster more convenient method. A special machine from the Israeli produced argan oil, will break a few nuts at a time. Inside each nut is one or two paper thin kernels and it is from these small kernels that the liquid gold lies. A machine will then crush the kernels to produce the argan oil.
The oil is a yellow, golden hue or a darker brown.
The yellow colored oil is used for facial and skin care whilst the brown colored oil can be used for food. This versatile oil is the perfect oil for your skin. It contains vitamins A and E, linoleic acid and omega 6 fatty acids and other ingredients that are perfect for skin care. Each component is highly effective and has many benefits. It is lightweight and is easily absorbed, leaving the skin feeling smooth but not oily or shiny so you can use it both on oily or dry skin and it doesn’t leave your skin feeling oily. It is so easily absorbed that you don’t feel as if you have just used an oil on your skin, unlike other oils where you can feel the residue on your skin.
For generations it was used to heal rashes, acne, reduce skin inflammation and to improve the skin’s moisturization. It is beneficial for your hair too,
as it helps with hair growth and to promote healthy hair. It is also beneficial as a skin toner, exfoliant, to help treat those pesky stretch marks, helps ease dry lips that seems to be a side effect of the winter season and soothes razor burn. If you have frizzy and hard-to-handle hair, the argan oil produced in Israel is a great addition to your hair care routine. It helps to sooth the loose ends that keep your hair looking frizzled, promotes healthy looking hair that shines and is full of life. It is easy to use and does not require a lot. One to three drops should be enough to treat your hair. You can leave it in your hair overnight and wake up to dandruff free hair and moisturized hair that is smooth and tame.
Dry cracked feet can be painful and look unsightly. Rub some argan oil onto your feet, cover your feet with socks and leave it on for the night. In the morning you will wake up to moisturized feet. With all these amazing benefits and more, we can see why argan oil is a superb choice for your skin or hair routine.
