The fixed oil from the nuts of the argan tree is only cultivated in in the southern region of Morocco. The goats there know a great thing after they experience it. They have been eating in areas with argan trees for decades because they enjoy the fruit from this wonder tree which the indigenous people call the “tree of life.” The argan tree is considered the tree of life because it arrests soil erosion and the seeds are used to express the valuable oil that has health properties.
In the past the women of the area would work for twenty long hours to extract the oil from the fruit. The argan nuts were hand cracked between stones and then the seeds were roasted. The roasted seeds were ground into a paste-like consistency that was pressed so the oil could be captured. The man hours it took to make the oil made the final product excessively expensive. Now argan oil is processed by machines, but it is still one of the most expensive oils in the world. The Argan tree is listed as an endangered and rare species by UNESCO and that status makes the oil even more precious.
The price for argan oil for beauty care is considerable but it’s very worthwhile. The oil from the argan tree is rich in vitamin E as well as other anti-oxidants that support regeneration of skin cells and reduce free radicals. Even though the argan tree oil costs a lot more than olive oil and other vegetable oils used for skin ailments it is considered as one of the best and personal care products in the marketplace.
The natural compounds as well as the high levels of natural vitamin E in the oil have exceptional anti-aging properties. When the oil penetrates the skin it has the ability to repair hair follicles. The omega 9 and omega 3 in the oil convey essential nutrients for the hair that is effective for conditions like dandruff, as well as frizzy and unmanageable dry hair.
Even muscles show response to organic argan oil. Muscles tend to stay firm and appear to be healthier when the oil is topically applied into different muscle groups. Arthritis as well as other painful conditions can be controlled effectively with argan tree oil when the oil saturates the joints and the surrounding muscles.
This natural wonder oil doesn’t contain cholesterol so it’s great cooking oil that potentially reduces the risk of heart disease. In fact, some analysts say it’s more efficacious than olive oil when it comes to preventing a breakdown in cell activity that can contribute to cancerous growth.
Most women who use it as a skin emollient notice the nutty roasted smell, but it dissipates once it is absorbed into the skin. Women from all over the world will tell you that acne, wrinkles, and reoccurring dry skin are reduced dramatically so the scent is not an issue.
Argan oil is an amazing natural remedy that can alleviate a variety of complaints without fear of harmful side effects. It is considered “liquid gold” in regards to correcting unhealthy cells and supporting the immune system.
