What is Argan Oil?

Argan oil is extracted from the nuts of the argan tree (Argania spinosa), a tree found only in a small area in southwest Morocco. The tree is of great economic and cultural importance there and is even listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Our argan oil is organic, cold-pressed and unrefined, with a golden-yellow color and a typical, light nutty aroma.

How is Argan Oil Made?

The fruits of the argan tree are collected as soon as they fall from the tree. The soft skin is removed and each fruit contains three kernels full of oil. These kernels are cracked and cold-pressed. With cold-pressed oil, no heat above 30 degrees is used during pressing, which preserves all natural vitamins, fatty acids and antioxidants.

Women's cooperatives have been established in various places in Morocco to produce argan oil. These cooperatives provide women with fair wages and self-determination: they decide for themselves when to harvest the nuts, how hard they work and when to offer the nuts. Our organic argan oil comes from this type of cooperative.

Why is Argan Oil so Special?

Argan oil has a rich and balanced fatty acid composition. The oil consists of approximately 43 to 49% oleic acid (omega 9) and 29 to 36% linoleic acid (omega 6). In addition, argan oil is one of the richest plant-based sources of vitamin E (tocopherols) and naturally contains phytosterols such as schoteline, a unique substance found in virtually no other plant oil and known for its soothing, anti-inflammatory effects.

Because of this combination, argan oil has been valued in Morocco for centuries as a true multi-tasker for skin, hair and nails.

Benefits of Argan Oil for Your Skin

Nourishes and Hydrates Intensely
The high content of oleic acid and linoleic acid makes argan oil a rich, nourishing oil. Especially great for dry or thirsty skin.

Pro-age Effects Thanks to Vitamin E
Argan oil is one of the richest plant-based sources of vitamin E. This antioxidant helps protect skin from free radicals and contributes to supple, elastic skin.

Absorbs Quickly and Feels Light
Although argan oil is rich, it doesn't feel greasy. The skin absorbs the oil fairly quickly, making it pleasant for daily use, even on the face.

Benefits of Argan Oil for Your Hair

Provides Shine and Softness
Argan oil is known for its effects on dry, dull and frizzy hair. The oil makes hair softer and gives a natural shine without feeling heavy.

Great as a Leave-in or Hair Mask
A few drops on the lengths and ends work as a light leave-in. For more intensive care, massage a larger amount into dry hair as a hair mask.

Also Cares for the Scalp
The nourishing effect is great for a dry or itchy scalp.

How to Use Argan Oil?

For your skin, massage a few drops onto cleansed, slightly damp skin. Daily use is fine. For your hair, use argan oil as a leave-in on the lengths and ends, or as a hair mask that you let sit for 15 to 20 minutes before rinsing out. For feet and nails, massage a few drops in, with extra attention to dry spots and cuticles. Finally, a splash of argan oil in your bathwater provides a wonderfully nourishing bath.

Tips for Using Argan Oil

• Our unrefined argan oil naturally has a light, nutty aroma that can sometimes have a hint of goat. That may sound odd, but it's actually a sign of pure, authentic argan oil. The aroma is created by the traditional production process and disappears after a few minutes on the skin.
• Due to the high vitamin E content, argan oil is fairly long-lasting for an unsaturated plant oil. Store the bottle in a cool, dark place.
• Argan oil blends excellently with other oils and is a nice ingredient in DIY facial serums, hair masks and body oils.