Simple But Effective Uses Of Argan Oil
Scientific name for the Argan tree is argainia spinosa which grows in south-west Morocco. This is the only place in the world where you can find the Argan tree. Argan tree is one of the oldest trees found in the world. This tree is found only in the south-western part of Morocco and due to the existential importance for the local people, this area has been declared as protected Biosphere Reserve by the UNESCO. Local women in this part of Morocco process around 30 kilograms of Argan fruits in not more than 14 hours, which gives them adequate Argan kernels for extracting around 1 liter of this rare oil. Argan oil is basically a God-sent exclusive and precious gift that can be used in different areas of life depending on the type of Argan oil extracted i.e. cosmetic or culinary.
The Effective Use of Argan Oil
Argan oil is basically plant oil which is manufactured from the kernels of the Argan tree. In Morocco, this oil is used for dipping bread in during breakfast or for drizzling on pasta or couscous. Argan oil is effectively used ingredient in every gourmet cuisine these days and at the same time it has also been successful in gaining huge popularity in beauty, cosmetics and medicine field.
Argan Oil Used in the Form of Hair and Skin Serum
The culinary version of Argan oil can effectively be used for cosmetic and kitchen purposes. However, it works amazingly on hair, nails and skin. The potent and the active ingredients contained in this exclusive oil help in soothing damaged hair, nails and skin. These ingredients also work in the form of a perfect solution for moisturizing and hydrating sensitive, blemished and ageing skin, weak nails and unruly and brittle hair.
The Medicinal Properties of Argan Oil
Argan oil is considered liquid gold and it is not only an exclusive delicacy but also a great treasure and health-elixir. This is only due to the fact that this oil contains a long list of valuable components. This oil has been clinically proven to contain the highest concentration of fatty acids more than 80% and these are mainly oleic and linoleic acid. This oil is not only rich in its content of alpha-tocopherol possessing the highest vitamin E activity but it also consists of remarkably high doses of certain natural antioxidants that help in the protection against environmental stresses and free radicals that can be very harmful for an individual. It is also to be noted that this oil is quite interesting for the scientists as well because of its rich content of spinasterol and schottenol. The oil has been traditionally used in the form of a successful multitasking natural remedy for:
- Intestinal problems
- Stomach pain
- Sunburn
- Circulatory and heart problems
- Soothing bug and insect bites
- Disinfecting wounds
- Acne
- Curing cuts
- Eczema
- Chicken pox
- Rheumatism
- Hemorrhoids
- Joint pain
.. And many more diseases and issues. If you have this keen interest in knowing the other effective uses of Argan oil, you need to try sand experiment with various recipes on natural beauty. This will help you in creating a product that is perfectly tailored for hair care, skin and medicinal requirements.
