{"id":1615,"date":"2025-02-19T16:35:20","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T15:35:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/?p=1615"},"modified":"2025-02-03T17:55:40","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T16:55:40","slug":"argan-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/argan-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"Argan oil and its properties for hair and face"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>argan oil<\/strong> has <strong>health<\/strong> properties for the human body. It helps improve the well-being of the <strong>skin<\/strong>, <strong>hair<\/strong>, can be used for the <strong>face<\/strong> or body, and comes in different concentrations. Buying it <strong>pure<\/strong> is very simple, though you can also dilute it by mixing it with other cosmetics.<\/p><aside class=\"adsini\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- ah_inicio_articulo --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle ah-inicio-articulo\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2508209597\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/aside>\n<h2><span id=\"Properties-of-argan-oil\">Properties of argan oil<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The ceramides in argan oil act on the skin, providing quality and greater health. People with skin problems, dry skin, and those in need of a moisturizer can use argan oil on the face as it works as a cream.<\/p>\n<p>Also, if you notice dry or frizzy hair, it&#8217;s great for that. It has a great ability to eliminate frizz from dry or unruly hair.<\/p>\n<p>It improves nail strength. It helps in the process of making them harder so they don\u2019t break easily.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The properties are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"lstinlinebg\">\n<ul>\n<li>Moisturizing<\/li>\n<li>Provides vitamins<\/li>\n<li>Antioxidant<\/li>\n<li>Reduces stretch marks<\/li>\n<li>Healing effect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Properties-of-argan-oil\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Properties of argan oil<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#For-the-face\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> For the face<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#For-the-body\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> For the body<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Stretch-marks-and-scars\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Stretch marks and scars<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#For-hair\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> For hair<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Where-argan-comes-from\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Where argan comes from<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Pure-argan-oil\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> Pure argan oil<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What-is-its-price\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">8<\/span> What is its price<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Where-to-buy-argan-oil\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">9<\/span> Where to buy argan oil<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"For-the-face\">For the face<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/coconut-oil-properties\/\">coconut oil<\/a>, which is very beneficial for health and most oils applied topically, argan oil is a powerful <strong>moisturizer for the skin of the face<\/strong>. It is composed of different active ingredients that nourish the dermal tissues. The vitamins and antioxidants strengthen the structure of the skin cells.<\/p>\n<p>The unsaturated fatty acids it contains prevent water evaporation from the skin, improving the organic cellular ecosystem.<\/p><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><center><aside class=\"ads2\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\" data-ad-slot=\"1797353553\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/aside><\/center><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-98207 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/argan-oil.jpg\" alt=\"Argan oil\" width=\"720\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/argan-oil.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/argan-oil-336x196.jpg 336w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" title=\"\">As it contains <strong>tocopherol<\/strong>, the well-known vitamin E, and also vitamin C, it is a potent antioxidant. These substances are well-known in cosmetics for their effect in preventing free radicals that cause cell death.<\/p>\n<p>So, besides the described benefits, you can use it as an anti-aging balm since it really acts as a regenerator, improving the appearance of wrinkles. It helps repair deeper ones and can disguise the superficial ones if used together with other anti-aging treatments.<\/p>\n<p>Argan oil works so well because it easily penetrates the skin layers. It does not clog pores, which is an advantage for keeping the skin clean.<\/p><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><center><!-- ah_3_ads --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\" data-ad-slot=\"7212672277\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/aside><\/center><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>Moreover, many dermatologists and estheticians recommend it. The former for small acne pimples, improving the symptoms of psoriasis, and dermatitis. The professionals in personal care and health recommend it because it truly <strong>beautifies the face<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"For-the-body\">For the body<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If it\u2019s good for the skin, why wouldn\u2019t it be good for the body? You can use it as a body oil since it improves the feeling of dryness and tightness in cracked skin. It also has the property of improving stretch marks. Unlike what happens with <a title=\"The properties of evening primrose oil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/aceite-de-onagra-propiedades\/\">evening primrose oil properties<\/a>, which are very good when ingested, argan oil for the skin should be applied with the hands. Though both have benefits for acne, the latter is better for eliminating stretch marks. If used regularly, it can improve their appearance and enhance tissue regeneration in the dermis.<\/p>\n<p>As you may know, many oils are used in massage therapy and rehabilitation clinics. Well, a large number of them are made from argan. This is because it allows smooth gliding with the hands, keeps the skin hydrated all over the body, face, hands, and wherever you use it, and also nourishes and leaves the body looking great.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Stretch-marks-and-scars\">Stretch marks and scars<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Specialists recommend it for treating burn symptoms and small wounds once they begin to heal. When the skin starts to cover the injuries, its healing effect helps regenerate it without leaving marks.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, if you&#8217;re pregnant or planning to be soon, it might be a good idea to buy a small bottle of argan oil to prevent stretch marks. Using it on your belly as pregnancy starts to show will improve the health of your skin and prevent many of the stretch marks that occur during these months.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"For-hair\">For hair<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-98208 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/argan-oil-for-hair.jpg\" alt=\"Argan oil for hair\" width=\"280\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/argan-oil-for-hair.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/argan-oil-for-hair-268x300.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" title=\"\">Hairdressers and personal image professionals have known this for a long time. <strong>Hair oil<\/strong> is one of the best substances you can use to nourish and improve dry and unruly hair. It prevents frizz, and professional opinions, as well as those from people who use it, say it adds shine and improves the scalp&#8217;s resistance to hair diseases. On one hand, it hydrates the keratin fibers, and on the other hand, it improves the quality of collagen in the skin of the head, which largely makes up the scalp.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Where-argan-comes-from\">Where argan comes from<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Argan is a tree called <strong>Argania Spinosa<\/strong> that grows in dry climates. Morocco is the natural habitat of the <strong>Sapotaceae<\/strong> plants, the family to which these trees belong. It is robust and large, reaching more than 8 meters in height, and produces many fruits called &#8220;argan&#8221; or &#8220;ergu\u00e9n.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In its region of origin, it has been well-known for centuries, and even UNESCO declared the argan tree a world heritage site in 1998. So, you can imagine how valuable it is for people.<\/p>\n<p>It is very appreciated not only for the properties of its fruits but also because in dry climates it improves the soil with its roots. Its giant root system (root ball) creates a perfect structure to compact the soil and retain moisture during the driest months of semiarid climates. It helps keep the ground\u2019s water. It\u2019s a curious coincidence that it has similar properties when it comes to skin moisture. When the cold extraction process is done on the active ingredients from the fruit, it serves the same purpose.<\/p>\n<p>If liquid gold in Spain is olive oil, in Morocco, it is argan oil. This fact, along with all the others mentioned so far, says a lot about the esteem Moroccans have for it.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Pure-argan-oil\">Pure argan oil<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-98209 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/handcrafted-oil-production.jpg\" alt=\"Handmade production of pure argan oil\" width=\"300\" height=\"183\" title=\"\">It is the most used for skin care. It has a golden appearance, liquid but not watery like high-quality oils. Its scent is very light, and many people can\u2019t even notice it. Oils with scent are those that have gone through a roasting process for use in slimming diets. <strong>Pure argan oil must be cold-pressed<\/strong> to maintain all its properties, so to distinguish higher-quality ones, you can smell them. The lighter and less intense the fragrance, the purer it is.<\/p>\n<p>However, the easiest way is by the label. If you buy a <em>reliable brand<\/em>, the label must indicate the origin of all its oils and ingredients. It is common for it to mention Argania Spinosa, and if there are other substances, it means it\u2019s less pure and has additives. If it says it\u2019s refined or something similar, it isn\u2019t pure either.<\/p>\n<p>A good recommendation is to <strong>check reviews<\/strong> of that specific brand and avoid those that don\u2019t indicate the origin or components on the label. The best quality is always indicated, and cosmetics with Liquid Gold or <strong>100% argan<\/strong> know they must highlight it because it\u2019s a highly sought-after feature.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What-is-its-price\">What is its price<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can buy a product for the whole body or focus on those specifically for hair. In general, regardless of the prices, if the argan oil is pure, you should be able to use it for anything, but as we mentioned before, it might contain some type of vitamin to complement and give it a broader range of effects. So it\u2019s important to pay attention to the intended use.<\/p>\n<p>Bottles of pure argan oil range in price from \u20ac5 to \u20ac10. Here you can find pure organic ones and those that include other active ingredients. You can get them in small 50ml containers or go up to 1-liter ones. However, the larger size is obviously more expensive.<\/p>\n<p>Argan oil for hair is also relatively cheap, ranging from \u20ac4 to up to \u20ac50. Keep in mind that these are hair treatments and often include more than one bottle, such as conditioner, mask, and of course, the oil itself, so you can perform a complete hair care routine.<\/p>\n<p>The recommendation is to pay attention to the use the brand gives it, and it\u2019s best to check the components to make sure it\u2019s really worth the price.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Where-to-buy-argan-oil\">Where to buy argan oil<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fortunately, there are some very good brands with great quality. If you purchase one of the pure oils, they should have very similar properties. There may be some differences, but in general, they will serve your purposes perfectly. These include hydration and improvement of skin and hair as described in this article.<\/p>\n<p>You can find it in traditional cosmetic stores, supermarkets, but the <strong>best place to buy argan oil<\/strong> is online. Here you\u2019ll discover good prices, great deals, and also, if you buy another product, most of the time you\u2019ll get a discount. So, besides being super convenient since you don\u2019t have to leave home and you\u2019ll have it in two days to try and feel the sensations when applying it, the price is one of the best.<\/p>\n<\/p><aside class=\"ads\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- ah_fin_articulo --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle ah-fin-articulo\" style=\"display:inline-block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\" data-ad-slot=\"4055871191\"><\/ins><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); <\/script><\/aside><aside class=\"ads-relacionado\"><center><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- mismumi_relacionado --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\" data-ad-slot=\"2966766890\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/center><\/aside><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The argan oil has health properties for the human body. It helps improve the well-being of the skin, hair, can be used for the face or body, and comes in different concentrations. 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