Benefits of Argan Oil
Argan oil has been used in the traditional Moroccan medicine for centuries to cure skin diseases. It is widely used by Berber women (Moroccan) for skin, hair and nails care and is found in hundreds of different beauty recipes.
In terms of its composition, Argan oil is exceptionally rich in poly-unsaturated fatty acids (including linoleic acid, omega-6) and natural tocopherols.
Argan Oil Benefits:
- Stability of cholesterol, reduce bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol levels
- Reduce high blood pressure
- Suppress appetite, so as to achieve the effect of weight loss
- Have a positive effect on hepatic
- Capable of neutralizing free radicals, protecting skin Organization
- Restore and stimulate the normal cells from oxidative
- Against dry skin and skin aging (wrinkle)
- Researchers recently found that regular consumption will reduce the risk of hypertension 50%
- Used in the hair, face and nails also have good effect.
Average composition:
- Fatty acids: 99%, of which over 80% is unsaturated fatty acids
- Insaponifiables: 1%
- Tocopherols: 60 – 90 mg/100 g
- Sterols: 130 – 230 mg/100 g
Fatty acid composition – Thanks to its exceptional concentration of unsaturated fatty acids, Argan oil helps restore the skin’s hydro-lipid film. Linoleic acid,
one of the omega-6 fatty acids, is a vitamin F precursor. It is present at a
concentration that is three times greater than in olive oil. As an essential fatty
acid, it has an important role in preserving cellular integrity. The concentration
of natural tocopherols is especially high and gives the oil excellent anti-radical
and anti-stress properties in addition to natural self-protection against
oxidants.
In short, argan oil benefits is the ability to improve and take care of our skin, hair and nail conditions. Among the many Argan products, 100% pure organic Argan Oil is most effective.