Argan Oil By The BODY Source - 100% Pure and Organic - Cold Pressed, Extra Virgin and Bottled in Morocco (100ml) - For Hair, Skin & Nails

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The various phenolic compounds in argan oil are likely responsible for most of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capacities. Boucetta KQ, Charrouf Z, Aguenaou H, Derouiche A, Bensouda Y. The effect of dietary and/or cosmetic argan oil on postmenopausal skin elasticity. Clin Interv Aging. 2015;10:339-349. doi:10.2147/CIA.S71684 Boucetta KQ, et al. (2015). The effect ofdietary and/or cosmetic argan oil on postmenopausal skin elasticity. DOI: Boucetta KQ, Charrouf Z, Aguenaou H, et al. The effect of dietary and/or cosmetic argan oil on postmenopausal skin elasticity. Clin Interv Aging. 2015 Jan 30;10:339-49. doi:10.2147/CIA.S71684.

Berraaouan A, Abid S, Bnouham M. Antidiabetic oils. Curr Diabetes Rev. 2013;9(6):499-505. doi:10.2174/15733998113096660081 In another small human study, a higher intake of argan oil was associated with lower levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol and higher blood levels of antioxidants ( 10). We’re all guilty of styling our hair with excess heat. We know it’s not the best thing ever, but those curling tongs and hair straighteners just make our hair look so gorgeous. The good news is, we can harness the power of argan oil to protect our hair from all that styling. Comb a few drops of oil through wet hair before drying and styling with heat. The vitamin E and those helpful fatty acids will offer some protection, helping hair to stay stronger for longer. Argan oil contains a large number of healing properties, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Both help reduce symptoms for a number of different inflammatory skin conditions like psoriasis and rosacea.Villareal M, et al. (2013). Activation of MITFby argan oil leads to the inhibition of the tyrosinase and dopachrometautomerase expressions in B16 murine melanoma cells. DOI: Bellahcen S, Hakkou Z, Ziyyat A, et al. Antidiabetic and antihypertensive effect of Virgin Argan Oil in model of neonatal streptozotocin-induced diabetic and l-nitroarginine methylester (l-NAME) hypertensive rats. J Complement Integr Med. 2013 Jul 6;10. doi:10.1515/jcim-2013-0008. Chimi, H; Cillard, J; Cillard, P (1994). "Autoxydation de l'huile d'argan Argania spinosa L. du Maroc"[Autoxidation of argan oil Argania spinoza L. from Morocco]. Sciences des Aliments (in French). 14 (1): 117–24. ISSN 0240-8813. Archived from the original on 2016-11-18 . Retrieved 2012-07-22.

Avsar U, Halici Z, Akpinar E, et al. The Effects of Argan Oil in Second-degree Burn Wound Healing in Rats. Ostomy Wound Manage. 2016;62(3):26-34. Réseau des Associations de la Réserve de Biosphère Arganeraie RARBA". Archived from the original on 2016-09-14 . Retrieved 2012-07-23.

You can apply argan oil directly to damp or dry hair to improve moisture, reduce breakage, or reduce frizz. Avsar, U., et al. (2016). The effects of argan oil in second-degree burn wound healing in rats [Abstract]. Other compounds present in argan oil, such as CoQ10, melatonin and plant sterols, also play a role in its antioxidant capacity ( 3, 4, 5). In a study on heart disease risk in 40 healthy people, those who consumed 15 grams of argan oil daily for 30 days experienced a 16% and 20% reduction in “bad” LDL and triglyceride levels, respectively ( 11). The production of argan oil has always had a socioeconomic function. At present, its production supports about 2.2 million people in the main argan oil–producing region, the Arganeraie. [10]

Argan oil is generally considered safe for most people to use. Some individuals, however, may experience minor side effects as a result of its use.

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Boucetta KQ, Charrouf Z, Derouiche A, Rahali Y, Bensouda Y. Skin hydration in postmenopausal women: argan oil benefit with oral and/or topical use. Prz Menopauzalny. 2014;13(5):280-288. doi:10.5114/pm.2014.46470 When used topically, argan oil may irritate the skin. This can cause rashes or acne to form. This may be a more common reaction with those who have tree nut allergies. Even though argan oil comes from a stone fruit, it may aggravate those with such allergies. To avoid this, you should test argan oil on a small, easily hidden patch of skin to make sure that it won’t irritate your skin. Monfalouti, HE; Guillaume, D; Denhez, C; Charrouf, Z (Dec 2010). "Therapeutic potential of argan oil: a review". J Pharm Pharmacol. 62 (12): 1669–75. doi: 10.1111/j.2042-7158.2010.01190.x. PMID 21054392. S2CID 43157995. As argan oil has become increasingly popular, it’s easier than ever to add it to your health and beauty routine. Treat your cuticle s: Argan oil nourishes the cuticles to prevent hangnails when you are doing manicure and pedicure.

Color and smell : The natural color of argan oil is light golden yellow. The color should not be too bright, as this might be an indication it is diluted. If the oil is golden brown, it is an indication that it is culinary argan oil. a b c d e f g h Rosengren, Izabella (6 February 2020). "The women who make argan oil want better pay". BBC News . Retrieved 7 February 2020. Producing argan oil has helped to protect argan trees from being cut down. In addition, regeneration of the Arganeraie has also been carried out: in 2009 an operation to plant 4,300 argan plants was launched in Meskala in the province of Essaouira. [16] Kouidri, M.; Saadi, A. K.; Noui, A. (2014). "Physicochemical Study and Composition of Argania spinosa Oil from Two Regions of Algeria". Chemistry of Natural Compounds. 50 (2): 346–348. doi: 10.1007/s10600-014-0949-1. S2CID 36309638.

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Khallouki, F; Younos, C; Soulimani, R; Oster, T; Charrouf, Z; Spiegelhalder, B; Bartsch, H; Owen, RW (2003). "Consumption of argan oil (Morocco) with its unique profile of fatty acids, tocopherols, squalene, sterols and phenolic compounds should confer valuable cancer chemopreventive effects". European Journal of Cancer Prevention. 12 (1): 67–75. doi: 10.1097/00008469-200302000-00011. PMID 12548113. S2CID 12350686. One study was conducted treating dermatitis patients with placebo or oral vitamin E, which is in abundance in argan oil. The researchers found that participants who received the vitamin E saw a significant decrease in symptoms. 8. Has anti-aging effects Gharby S, Charrouf Z. Argan Oil: Chemical Composition, Extraction Process, and Quality Control. Front Nutr. 2022;8:804587. doi:10.3389/fnut.2021.804587 If your hair and skin need a bit of a miracle boost, it’s time to incorporate argan oil into your daily routine. It’s often used in moisturisers and shampoos, where all that vitamin E boosts our skin’s defence and helps it to hold on to moisture for longer. To keep your complexion dewy, try adding a few drops of organic argan oil to your usual moisturiser or make your own with our easy homemade moisturiser recipes. If you’re interested in using argan oil with food, look for varieties specifically marketed for cooking, or make sure you’re buying 100% pure argan oil.