Argan Oil is a natural,certified organic oil native to Morocco,from the crushed fruit and nuts of the Argan tree,indigenous to Morocco,Moroccans have been using the oil as a treatment in hair and skin care products for centuries.The oil is high in unsaturated fatty acids and rich in Omega 9 shown to be helpful at improving hair strength and health.

Traditional Organic Argan oil in Morocco.


The area between Marrakech, Essaouira and Agadir in Morocco is known for it's Argan trees. Not surprisingly, the area is littered with small Argan oil factories, which are traditionally run by Moroccan women. Here's a bit about how argan oil - the traditional way - all very bio or organic.

Argan oil produced by local Moroccan women

Argan oilIt won't get any more Bio or Organic than this - local Moroccan women producing argan oil by hand as has been done for a long time. In Moroccan tradition it's a women's affair and still is.Argan oil is known for nutritive, cosmetic and numerous medicinal properties. It's exceptionally rich in vitamin E.

Road side Argan oil shops and factories in Morocco

There are countless roadside Argan shops producing Argan oil the traditional way. Most of them made the transformation to rather modern stores mimicking the visual appeal of Bio / Organic shops in the western world. 
Every shop has it's own argan oil production line on display, showing each step in the process. It's quite interesting to see for the first time. Though according to HACCP standards the traditional argan oil production line is probably a total nightmare.

But one thing is probably true, Argan oil from the Moroccan road-side workshops is not engineered or optimized as it's usually is when done the western way. You get traditional hand pressed organic / bio argan oil. And as with so many things, plain common sense applies.
Traditional Argan oil from rural workshops in Morocco

At best, traditional argan oil bottles have sealed caps, are labeled and usually stamped with a production and expiration date. Unfortunately it's difficult to sell these Argan oil bottles on western markets - the produce just wouldn't meet standards in many ways.

Even with printed dates the biggest unknown is the age of the oil - with an average shelf life of 12-18 months before going sour. 

Benefits and uses of Argan Oil

Most workshops do not produce cosmetic Argan products (anymore). For instance the required visual clarity of the oil in a transparent glass bottle can not be reached with a hand grinder. 

 

Argan oil is beneficial in a number of ways. In fact it is the only Argan oil is beneficial in a number of ways. In fact it is the only cosmetic product which does many useful functions for health, cuisine, skin, hair and nails. It either directly influences positively for the functioning of many body organs or helps these organs indirectly by giving a great assist to the normal vigor of different organs of the body. As said earlier that it has both culinary and cosmetic uses, but it has proved itself in the cosmetic arena. Argan oil has been given the names like "LIQUID GOLD" and anti-aging oil by the Europeans. It has the tremendous ability to restore the natural freshness and tightness of skin. It prevents the wrinkles caused by premature aging. It is very helpful in removing the stretch marks and wrinkles after pregnancy. Argan oil strengthens the hairs; restores the shine and adds much more to the luster of hair. Due to its highly diffusible nature it easily penetrates into the hair follicles and strengthens these from their roots. It also cures the split ends of hair by ensuring properly nourishing and increase circulation to the hair follicles. Similarly, Argan oil soothes the cuticles and gives a handsome strength to the nails. As I described earlier this product has no comparison with any other natural product available in the market as for as its effectiveness for reducing and maintaining cholesterol levels.

 

Cosmetic Argan oil works as a food for skin.

No other product available in the world has cosmetic benefits like Agran oil. It has traditionally been used by Berber women as a beauty tool. It is an established scientific fact that certain nutrients help to protect human skin against environmental damage and other aging factors. Cosmetic Argan oil has some nutrients in it that are recognized as very beneficial for curing different kind of marks on skin which might be claimed by many other products but Argon oil do it very quickly and with no side effects; Moreover, it helps to prevent wrinkles and crow's feet and augment the elasticity of the human skin without any age restrictions.