Argania Spinosa Tree

Information About The Healthy Argan Oil

The argan tree, with its botanical name as Argania Spinosa has been used for centuries in the production of edible oil in Morocco. Known locally as the morocco iron wood, the argan tree flourishes on the Taroudant slopes on the southern side of the Atlas Mountains. For centuries, Moroccan women have been involved in the extraction of beauty and edible oils from the argan tree. Nowadays however, there is the use of machines to process the oil in a more hygienic and commercially viable way.
The argan tree is tenacious and deciduous in the dry seasons. It is also a very good source of food for the many goats found in south western Morocco. The goats have been known to climb up the tree in search for the highly nutritious fruits and leaves.
The argan tree has been on the verge of extinction due to over grazing and being cut down for fire wood by the local communities. The Moroccan government is making efforts to educate the local communities in the importance of the argan tree. This is aimed at reducing their over grazing and their need to cut down the tree for fire wood.
Economic ContributionThe tree contributes a big share to the economy of the community in south western Morocco. It is by far the best export product from that arid region. The fact that the argan tree only grows on the slopes of the Atlas Mountains and few areas around the world means that there is constant demand of the highly beneficial argan oil products.
Extracting Argan OilThe women in Morocco are involved in the collection of the fruits of the argan tree which are stored in their granaries for some time. The fruits are then left to dry in the sun and as soon as they are dry; the outer flesh is removed to give the useful part of the fruit for oil production. The outer part is used in the production of animal feeds which are fed to the large flocks of goats that they keep.
Refining the OilThe nuts of the argan fruits are then broken by the use of a hand held stone which are then roasted, giving them their characteristically rich nutty flavor. The waste outer shells of the nuts are used as fuel by Moroccan women. After they are roasted, the nuts are grinded by a hand mill, while regularly adding warm water so as to separate the nuts and produce oil which is able to ooze down from the mill. The remaining past after the oil oozes out is also produced as an animal feed.
How Argan Oil is UsedThe oil produced is further refined to produce edible oil which is used in spicing food. Also the oil is used in the production of various beauty products after further processes to remove its odor. Today there is use of machinery in the production of argan oil which simplifies the work and also makes the product more hygienic and of better quality.

Whats Benefits Argan Oil

Argan oil products are derived from the seeds of the argan tree that grows on the south western apart of Morocco. They are extracted for the production of argan oil which has the food grade that is used for culinary purposes and the cosmetic grade that is used for the production of beauty products that accentuate the beauty of the skin and hair. The argan oil is also used in preventing common ailments and skin conditions due to the presence of essential nutrients. The products from argan oil are better and more effective than other natural products due to the following reasons.
Natural Products
Argan oil products are entirely natural and therefore have no side effects when applied or ingested. The extraction of the argan oil does not involve use of harmful chemicals.
Benefits of Argan Oil to the Body
Argan oil has two main uses. It can either be used for cooking or for cosmetic purposes. Natural argan oil products have high concentration of vitamin E and also an 80 percent concentration of fatty acids that aids in the development of the cells in the skin and hair that brings out the beauty in the body. These nutrients are very essential ingredients in the production of beauty products which greatly aids in improvement of the condition of the skin and hair. When taken, the argan oils nutrients are also very essential in the production of cells in the body and also aids in the prevention of ailments like arthritis and reduces the chance of cardiac arrest.
Culinary Argan Oil
The culinary argan oil is better than other oil products such as olive oil since it has a high concentration of linoleic acid that helps to promote the cell integrity and also prevents oxidation hence retarding the aging process. The presence of high levels of fatty acids and vitamin E renders argan oil an effective anti-oxidant. It helps the body get rid harmful free radicals by a process known as oxidation – combines with the free radicals making them harmless. Also the culinary argan oil has a sweet nutty flavor which makes it a good ingredient to be adding flavor to foods such as vegetables and fish.
Cosmetic Argan Oil
The cosmetic argan oil products are rich in nutrients such as fatty acids and vitamin E which nourishes and improves the skin texture and color. It is also an excellent hair conditioner which fights most hair related diseases. The fatty acids are used to protect the skin from harm and also aid in the removal of dead skin, giving rise to new cells that makes the skin soft, smooth and moisturized. The argan oil also has a sweet flavor which is used in the production of shampoo and moisturizers. The argan oil beauty product re also able to soften the cuticles and nails and protecting the nails from breaking.

The Cosmetic Use Of Argan Oil

IntroductionArgan oil cosmetic products have been used by Moroccan women for many generations for cosmetic reasons as well as for their nutritional value. The oil is extracted from the argan tree which grows in south western morocco between the Atlas Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. For many centuries, Moroccan women have been involved in the production of argan oil which they used for culinary as well as cosmetic purposes. In the recent past, the argan oil is gaining popularity in many parts of the world due to its healthy and natural ingredients.
Argan oil is extracted from the argan fruit. The fruits contain the highest concentration of the oil. The extraction process involves grinding and pressing the dried fruits to release the oil.
Uses of Argan OilThis oil is used for culinary purposes where it is added into food and also for cosmetic purposes. The main difference between the two grades is that culinary oil is roasted whereas the cosmetic oil is not.
Argan oil cosmetic products are used for many reasons such as to soften the skin, developing an even skin tone, moisturizing the hair, removing wrinkles and pimples on the skin and also softening nails and cuticles.
The following are come tips that should be followed when using the argan oil cosmetic products.
Facial CareWhile applying the argan oil cosmetic products to the face to even the skin tone and make it softer, you should use only a few drops of the product on the entire face so as to ensure constant application. The application should be made at night to moisturize the skin while asleep and also in the morning before putting on the makeup so as to enable it to penetrate into the skin. Since he argan oil absorbs first and does not leave a residue, it can be applied around the eyes so as to remove the blemishes and wrinkles.
Pedicure and ManicureApplication of the argan oil cosmetic products on the nails and cuticles requires dipping the hands on a mixture of raw argan oil and lemon for more than 10 minutes which will make the cuticles softer. This process will also make the nails stronger to reduce breakage and also give them a good shape. The use of argan oil cosmetic products is able to ensure that the nails are strong enough to avoid breaking while also not being too hard to lack a good radiance.
The argan oil cosmetic products are also applied on the hair to make it strong and shinny. Application of the oil ensures that the hair is moisturized and also creates a thin layer that is able to block direct thermal heat that might spoil the hair. You should apply a good amount of the oil to the hair and wrap it in a towel for some few minutes which will enable the oil to be absorbed by the hair strands as well as the scalp.

Buying Argan

Most argan oil based products come from Morocco. Consumers of these products need to be able to verify their authenticity before buying them to avoid buying counterfeits and sub-standard products. Some of the counterfeit products can end up been harmful.
Government Backed Cooperatives
You should buy authentic argon based oil preferably from a reputable trader who will be able to guarantee product authenticity. Where possible, it might be very beneficial to go to the source of the products way back in Morocco, preferably to the cooperative that produced it. Most of the cooperatives dealing in argan oil products are ran by women and are government backed. Getting the right information should not be difficult. It is also a good idea to go for products that are certified as safe cosmetic products.
Roasted or Unroasted
While searching for argan based beauty products, one needs to know about the grades available and their differences. There are two grades of argan oil; cosmetic grade and culinary grade.
Culinary grade has most of the cosmetic rich nutrients destroyed by roasting. Cosmetic grade is not roasted and hence contains all the essential nutrients and natural chemicals required by the skin and hair.
Fragrance
It is worth noting that although the oil contains a scent which may not be agreeable to many people, the scent can be sweetened by adding fragrances. Most argan oil dealers are able to customize the scent to the buyer’s specification.
Effect of Oil Concentration on Price
The price of the product – argan oil – is determined by the concentration of argan on the product. This means that a highly concentrated argan product is naturally more expensive than a product with a low concentration of argan. Since argan products are gaining their popularity as a healthy and natural beauty enhancing products, you should not pay for a product which has a low concentration of it. While looking for a beauty product, if the argan ingredient is placed at the top of the list, it means that it has a high concentration of it, but if it is placed at the bottom, it means that there is less of it hence you should not pay more for it.
Cold Pressed Oils
While choosing an argon product, you should search for one that is labeled first cold pressed which means that it has not been heated over 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Oils that have been treated this way retain almost all their nutrients.
Eco Friendly Packaging
Also you should look for one that is packed in a dark, ultraviolet protected glass bottle which is eco friendly and also able to retain its nutrients unlike a plastic bottle. Also you should look out for ingredients in the argon oil such as acetic acid which are known to reduce the oils natural nutrients.

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