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Argan Oil* comes from
the nuts of the argan tree (argania spinosa) which grows only
in the South Western part of Morocco. Berber women (native
Moroccans) have used it for centuries by producing the Argan
oil for consumption and traditional Moroccan medicines. The
oil has an interesting nutritional and unique cosmetic
properties.
The Argan is a drought tolerant which can live
from 150 to 200 years on average, it has a deep root system
that is perfectly adapted to the aridity of the South
Western regions of Morocco and help retain the soil,
preventing it from erosion and limiting the advance of the
desert. In less than a century, more than a third of the Argan
forest has disappeared.
This typical Moroccan tree is
also closely related to the Olive tree, the argan trees are
spread out over 823,000 ha of uncultivable, withered land in
Morocco's Agadir region which is situated in the southwest,
the Souss Valley, the Anti-Atlas and the High Atlas in these
areas the tree can manage high temperatures, it grows 8 to 10
metres and has a short, twisted trunk with pointy
bundles.
The Argan tree grows a yellow-brown coloured fruit
which contains one big nut and inside the nut it has 1-3
almonds that can hold up to 55% of oil.
The Moroccan people
have many of uses for the whole tree, it is an essential
source of income for all, the wood is used as fuel and sold,
the leaves and flesh of the nut are food for cattle and the
almonds become the precious and unique golden Argan Oil* which
is then put into cosmetics and also used for culinary
purposes.
The Argan Fruit |
Argan Nuts
& Almonds |
The
Argan Nuts |
The Argan
Tree |
Believed to be
the one of the rarest oil in the world, Argan is rich in
Vitamin E and anti-oxidants with many health
benefits.
Argan skin care oil
is a rich, nourishing and moisturizing skin food containing no
artificial colouring, perfumes or preservatives to irritate
the skin
For centuries Argan
Oil has been a well-kept secret known only to Berber women in
Morocco who use it
to nourish their skin, hair and
nails.
Argans’ anti-ageing
properties, due to high levels of Vitamin E and saponins
(which soften the skin) are well documented. It helps to
reduce wrinkles by restoring the skin's water lipid layer and
it also cools and soothes inflammation. Its anti-oxidant
properties contribute to the neutralization of free radicals,
particularly useful in the polluted Western hemisphere. It
helps cool skin that has been exposed to wind and the sun and
also protects it in cold
weather.
Traditionally used
in Morocco over many years Argan Oil helps to soothe dry
eczema, chicken pox, acne and psoriasis, it can also help to
reduce scarring and prevent stretch marks.
Argan is not
greasy, only a few drops warmed on the fingertips are needed
to moisturise and protect the complexion including the
delicate skin under the
eyes.
It soothes
inflammation massaged into painful areas, either due to
muscular strain or arthritic or rheumatic joint
pain.
Suitable for the
whole family, there is a suitable argan oil product for
everyone. Due to the naturally high Vitamin E levels found in
Argan there is no need for preservatives in our
oils.
Do not apply to
broken or weeping
skin.
Please
Note: We only sell pure argan oil (Certified
Organic), in recent years there are many imitating brands and
products claiming to be Argan Oil, they are simply hair
formulas and should not be treated or applied in the same
manner as pure argan oil. If you are wanting to purchase a
hair formula containing argan oil we sell and recommend our
exclusive hair styling brand "Inspired" by BE Beverly Hills.
(click on hair products)
 
Argan Kernels &
Nuts Pure Argan
Oil
We encourage all our online
clients to research this wonderful new oil and see for
yourself what it actually does for your skin, hair &
body.
To find out where you can buy
the Issahra Skin Care Range & Argan Food
Oil in stores click on the About Us page.
*If you have a
nut allergy please consult with your doctor before you apply
argan oil based products to your skin &
body
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