Argan oil is one of many “miracle cures” that floats around the news and online as being the perfect cosmetic item. Argan oil is extracted from the argan tree, which grows in Morocco, specifically its fruit. You can find argan oil for face, hair, and other items, particularly in shampoos, facial masks, and body butters. Argan oil is touted as being great for healing and hydrating, leading to its occasional designation as “liquid gold.”

Benefits of Argan Oil

Before getting into the benefits of argan oil, you need to understand the two types of this oil. There is culinary grade oil which is similar to a smoky sesame oil and provides excellent benefits for the internal organs. Cosmetic grade argan oil, on the other hand, offers a number of benefits for the skin, the largest organ of the body.
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Effective for Internal and External Healing

Because of its natural ingredients, argan oil can heal and help fight aging. Active natural ingredients found in the oil include phenolic antioxidants, sterols, carotenes, squalene, and tocopherols.

You can use argan oil internally to fight inflammatory disorders, cardiovascular disease, and even cancer. When you use it externally, it will cure split ends, stretch marks, infections, and scars.

A range of scientific studies have been conducted involving argan oil and these show that it may help with:

  • Protecting against inflammatory and cardiovascular diseases

  • Reducing insulin resistance

  • Preventing specific types of cancer

  • Strengthening the immune system

  • Easing pain associated with arthritis and rheumatism

  • Stabilizing blood sugar

  • Improving circulation

  • Lowering cholesterol

Throughout the years, argan oil was applied topically to heal and protect from skin infections, ease eczema, clear acne, heal burns and cracks, and speed up recovery following chicken pox.

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Beneficial for Skin, Hair, and Nails

Because there are antimicrobial properties associated with argan oil, you can use it to treat inflammation or damaged skin. Part of this ability is due to the rich essential fatty acid stores within argan oil. These stores improve beauty and health of hair and skin and if taken internally, they can regulate hormones and improve brain and heart health.

It is easy for the body to absorb pure argan oil, which regulates the pH of your skin, protecting from damage due to sun exposure and similar causes. It will also reverse or simply control psoriasis, eczema, and other skin disorders by reducing skin inflammation.

There are numerous specific benefits associated with argan oil in its pure form, helping people with many conditions:

  • Nails: Ensures nail strength and health as well as restores natural shine and resolves brittle nails.

  • Scalp: Maintains the health and nourishment of the scalp, ensuring that roots are protected, nourished, and hydrated. Just a few drops protect from dandruff.

  • Hair: It instantly moisturizes hair, restores shine, and prevents split ends. It also helps fight itchy and dry scalp and improves hair growth.

  • Psoriasis and eczema: Argan oil lessens inflammation due to psoriasis while working to fight allergies and immunity issues which may trigger eczema.

  • Sun damage: The high antioxidant content protects your cells from harmful UV light.

  • Aging: The oil stimulates skin renewal and boosts elasticity to smooth lines and wrinkles.

  • Acne: It controls the sebum overproduction which leads to acne as well as soothes acne-related inflammation. It can also prevent acne scars.

  • Itchy/irritated skin: Argan oil protects your skin for itch-causing allergens.

  • Oily skin: The oil regulates production of sebum so natural oils remain at a normal, healthy level, reducing the oily appearance and feeling of skin over time.

  • Dry skin: It moisturizes and nourishes skin that is flaky, scaly, or dry as well as protects from infection.

There are clearly many argan oil uses that involve its pure form. As it is safe in this form, you don’t need to purchase special moisturizers, conditioners, or lotions that contain it as you can use a single bottle of the oil for every use.

How to Use Argan Oil for Different Purposes

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Argan Oil Use on Hair

Using argan oil as a hair mask will give you voluminous, sleek, and smooth locks. For the best results, you can use the mask overnight.

How to apply:

  1. Start with a large amount of argan oil.

  2. Massage the oil into the hair, scalp, and tips of the hair.

  3. Wrap the hair in a towel so it doesn’t stain your pillow at night.

  4. Leave the oil in at least several hours, but preferably overnight.

  5. Wash out the oil using your normal shampoo.

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Argan Oil Use on the Skin

For a daily skin care routine, you can simply gently massage some argan oil onto your skin after your shower. Or you can follow these instructions for a deep moisturizing effect.

How to apply:

  1. While bathing, thoroughly exfoliate your skin.

  2. After your shower, use a towel to gently dry your body.

  3. Use your hands to apply small quantities of argan oil, massaging them into your skin using a circular motion.

  4. Wait several minutes so the oil can be absorbed into your skin.

  5. Repeat this process every day for a few weeks to get well-hydrated and beautiful skin.

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Argan Oil Uses on the Heels and Feet

Following these instructions will help strengthen your nails if they are brittle or weak. It will also improve the overall quality of the skin on your hands, giving them a youthful and supple appearance and feel.

How to apply:

  1. Take a small quantity of argan oil.

  2. Rub it into your hands as well as your cuticles before bed.

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Argan Oil Uses on Hand and Nails

How to apply:

  1. Take your shower or bath as normal.

  2. Rub a generous amount of pure argan oil onto your whole foot or focus on applying it to the nails and heels.

  3. Wear cotton socks overnight.

  4. The socks let your feet absorb the oil and works to strengthen the nails as well.

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