Sunday, July 19, 2009 ♥
{dont ask me why am i posting this b'cos this is what i learnt for my work today :DDDD}
Argan oil is produced from the fruits of the Argan tree which grows nowhere in the world except in southwestern Morocco.
Cosmetic Argan Oils™ is nature’s anti-aging skin food.
It does not clog pores and has an amazingly diverse range of cosmetic benefits for the skin, hair and nails. It possesses an array of anti-aging properties shown to correct wrinkles and tighten the skin; and its antioxidant-rich makeup and ultra-hydrating capabilities satisfy the needs of the mature consumer. When applied, Argan Oils™ penetrates rapidly leaving your skin soft and smooth without the remnants of shine like other oils.
Argan Oils™ is food for your skin. Similar to your body’s inherent need for nourishment, your skin must be replenished and fed in order to remain healthy. Due to environmental stress, your skin is constantly being deprived of the nutrients needed to maintain its necessary levels of hydration and collagen. Argan Oils™ is a natural solution to defend the skin against premature aging and UV exposure.
The most labour intensive part of oil-extraction is removal of the soft pulp (used as animal feed) and the cracking by hand, between two stones, of the hard nut. The seeds are then removed and gently roasted.
This roasting accounts for part of the oil's distinctive, nutty flavour. The traditional technique for oil extraction is to grind the roasted seeds to paste, with a little water, in a stone rotary quern. The paste is then squeezed between hands to extract the oil.
Goats like the pulp of argan fruits and often try to climb the trees to get at them. They will digest the pulp, but shed the undigested seeds in their feces.
As these have shells that are somewhat softened and easier to crack, they are occasionally used to produce oil for non-culinary purposes. An urban legend has it that all argan oil is produced this way. This myth seems to be based on the fact that occasionally, shrewd traders would have sold (and may still try to sell) such "non-food grade" argan oil to ignorant travellers or tourists.
Originally uploaded by Maria McCann!
Originally uploaded by Maria McCann!
Listed below are many of Argan Oils™ benefits:
- Noticeably reduces wrinkles and softens the skin
- Rich in proteins shown to tighten the skin and protect skin’s elasticity.
- Promptly regenerates the skin by restarting vital functions of cells to prevent early aging due to external aggressions (sun, bad weather, pollution, stress, tobacco, etc.).
- Quickly reduces skin irritation and inflammation.
- Notably reduces blemishes and slows down the appearance of wrinkles.
- Possesses a sebum regulating action for oily skin.
- Reduces visible scars left by acne or chicken pox.
- Significantly hydrates the skin by restoring its natural barrier and neutralizing free radicals.
- Helps prevent stretch marks caused by pregnancy or weight fluctuations.
- Treats acne, eczema, and psoriasis.
- Strengthens brittle nails.
- Soothes rheumatism and arthritis pain.
- Restores remarkable shine to hair, cares for scalp to advance hair growth, and helps to mend split ends.
In 1998, the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) took action to protect the argan forest declaring it an international ‘biosphere reserve’
