A tree is harvested between July and September. The sharp thorns and the new blossoms that are already coming make the use of hands and shaking machines impossible, so the Moroccan Berbers simply wait until the ripe fruits fall to the ground. The subsequent hand pressing is still traditionally done by the women. The effort is enormous: it takes about eight hours to free the seeds from the pulp for one litre of oil, to peel and grind them.
Argan oil has been an integral part of Moroccan culture for centuries. For the people, it is considered a completely natural elixir of life that is not only used in skin care, but also in nutrition. It is clear that this is not just an ancient myth, because numerous studies, which were carried out by the German Cancer Research Centre in Heidelberg, among others, were able to prove the many positive properties.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil in cosmetics
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is also playing an increasingly important role in our country, especially in the field of cosmetics. Whether for the hair, for skin and body care or as a gentle massage oil: Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is a true multi-talent that is just as suitable as an anti-ageing agent as it is as a tingling peeling for the whole body. Dry, chapped skin becomes wonderfully soft and smooth again, unruly hair regains its shine.
The moisturising effect gives the entire appearance a freshness boost and ensures attractiveness and well-being. Incidentally, high-quality cosmetic Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil can be recognised by the fact that it contains no additional ingredients such as stabilisers.
Argan oil consists of over 80 percent valuable unsaturated fatty acids. It also has a high proportion of natural antioxidants and contains twice as much vitamin E as olive oil. The unsaturated fatty acids contained mainly include linoleic acid and oleic acid, all of which belong to the omega fatty acid family.
PROFILE Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
INCI name: Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
CAS: 223747-87-3
Cultivation: areas practically only Morocco
Extraction: Cold pressing of the kernels
Colour: yellowish, orange
Taste: nutty
Shelf life: refrigerated, unopened approx. 12 months
Ingredients:
- 38-48% oleic acid
- 30-40% linoleic acid
- 15-23% palmitic/stearic acid
- α-tocopherol, β-tocopherol, γ-tocopherol
- Phytosterols (schottenol, spinasterol)
- Squalane
When you buy Argan oil in the organic market, any sediment is almost always proof of high quality, because in this case it is really natural Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil. Ideally, it should be stored in a dry and dark place at a temperature between 10.0 and 19.0 degrees Celsius. It is not recommended to store it in the refrigerator, as the oil could then become cloudy and flaky. However, this does not render it unusable, as the oil will regain its usual clear consistency when subsequently stored at room temperature.
Argan oil raw materials with which we like to formulate:
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Argan oil for sophisticated cosmetic formulations
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is a unique gift of nature and of great importance for our physical well-being. With its diverse application possibilities in the field of beauty and body care, it should not be missing from any cosmetic range. If you would also like to expand your cosmetic range, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sources:
Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils.; Lin TK, Zhong L, Santiago JL.Int J Mol Sci. 2017 Dec 27;19(1):70
Fatty Acid Composition of CosmeticArgan Oil: Provenience and Authenticity Criteria.; Miklavčič MB, Taous F, Valenčič V, Elghali T, Podgornik M, Strojnik L, OgrincN.; 2020 Sep 7;25(18):4080
ArganOil: Chemical Composition, Extraction Process, and Quality Control.; Gharby S, Charrouf Z.Front Nutr. 2022 Feb 3;8:804587