Organic Argan Oil, Unroasted, Cold Pressed

Organic Argan oil unroasted cold pressed

The use of organic argan oil in the cosmetics industry

The use of organic argan oil, the "liquid gold of Morocco", is booming in the cosmetics industry as it is described as a valuable ingredient with moisturizing and antioxidant effects. It is said to support the natural water-lipid layer of the skin so that it can better retain nutrients and thus appear plumper and smoother again.

The balanced ratio of unsaturated fatty acids and the high content of natural vitamin E are ideal ingredients for facial creams, body lotions and body oils for the care of mature but also acne-prone skin. Skin burdened by allergies and dermatoses is supposed to be intensively nourished by organic argan oil. Besides skin care, organic argan oil is frequently used in hair oils, shampoos, conditioners and shine styling products.

Interesting facts

The argan tree is only native to southwest Morocco between Agadir and Essaouira, where it may be used but not cut down. When the fruits of the tree are ripe, they turn bright yellow and resemble olives in shape. Each fruit contains one to three oval, smooth kernels, which hold the oil-rich, almond-like seeds.

For the extraction of argan oil, typically the fallen fruits, which are collected from June to September, are used. Before extracting argan oil, the fruits must be de-pitted, the kernels cracked open, the seed removed and dried. Depending on the processing stage, the kernels are roasted before cold pressing.