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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Lin, T.-K., et al. (2017). Anti-inflammatory and skin barrier repair effects of topical application of some plant oils. 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). You can take argan oil supplements orally or apply the oil topically to your skin for these benefits. 2. Moisturizes skin Essouiri J, Abourazzak FE, Lazrak F, et al. Efficacy of Argane Oil on Metabolic Syndrome in a Moroccan Knee Osteoarthritis Population. Curr Rheumatol Rev. 2018;14(1):84-88. doi:10.2174/1573397112666161205103009 Some of us have naturally oiler skin than others. Those who do often go out of their way to get rid of the oily sheen that can occur. Thanks to argan oil’s sebum-reducing capabilities, it can help decrease total sebum and reduce oiliness of the skin.

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 Berraaouan A, Abid S, Bnouham M. Antidiabetic oils. Curr Diabetes Rev. 2013;9(6):499-505. doi:10.2174/15733998113096660081 Réseau des Associations de la Réserve de Biosphère Arganeraie RARBA". Archived from the original on 2016-09-14 . Retrieved 2012-07-23. 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: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. 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. Zoubida Charrouf, Dominique Guillaume (July 31, 2008). "Argan oil: Occurrence, Composition and impact on human health". European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology. 110 (7): 632–636. doi: 10.1002/ejlt.200700220– via Wiley Online Library. Additionally, some research indicates that argan oil can also be applied directly to your skin to reduce inflammation caused by injuries or infections ( 7).

Choose Therapeutic and Cosmetic Grade : Argan oil is available for cosmetic use and cooking. While all the grades will give you the benefits you need, the therapeutic and cosmetic grades work better for skin and hair care. The various phenolic compounds in argan oil are likely responsible for most of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capacities. Medical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and draws only from peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. We avoid using tertiary references. We link primary sources — including studies, scientific references, and statistics — within each article and also list them in the resources section at the bottom of our articles. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. a b c Charrouf, Zoubida; Guillaume, Dominique (2008). "Argan Oil: Occurrence, Composition and Impact on Human Health". European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology. 110 (7): 632. doi: 10.1002/ejlt.200700220. The argan nut contains one to three oil-rich argan kernels. Extraction yields from 30% to 50% of the oil in the kernels, depending on the method. [11] It takes about 40 kilograms (88lb) of dried argan fruit to produce only one litre of oil. [8]

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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] Argan oil also contains traces of tocopherols (vitamin E), phenols, carotenes, squalene. [5] Some trace phenols in argan oil include caffeic acid, oleuropein, vanillic acid, tyrosol, catechol, resorcinol, (−)- epicatechin and (+)- catechin. [6]Argan oil is rich in vitamin E, or tocopherol, a fat-soluble vitamin that serves as a potent antioxidant to reduce the damaging effects of free radicals ( 1). a b Charrouf, Zoubida; Guillaume, Dominique (1999). "Ethnoeconomical, ethnomedical, and phytochemical study of Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels". Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 67 (1): 7–14. doi: 10.1016/S0378-8741(98)00228-1. PMID 10616955. One study found that a twice-daily application of cream that contained argan oil reduced significant sebum activity and oiliness within just four weeks. 10. Prevents and reduces stretch marks