The fixed oil from the nuts of the argan tree is only cultivated in in the southern region of Morocco. The goats there know a great thing after they experience it. They have been eating in areas with argan trees for decades because they enjoy the fruit from this wonder tree which the indigenous people call the “tree of life.” The argan tree is considered the tree of life because it arrests soil erosion and the seeds are used to express the valuable oil that has health properties.
In the past the women of the area would work for twenty long hours to extract the oil from the fruit. The argan nuts were hand cracked between rocks and then the seeds were roasted. The roasted seeds were ground into a paste-like consistency that was pressed so the oil could be captured. The man hours it took to create the oil made the end product quite expensive. In modern times argan oil is processed with the help of machines, but it is still the most expensive oil in the world. The Argan tree is considered an endangered and rare species by UNESCO and that status makes the oil even more precious.
The cost for argan oil for heath and beauty is considerable but it’s worth it. The oil from the argan tree is abundant in vitamin E and many other anti-oxidants that help to regenerate skin cells and destroy free radicals. Even though the argan tree oil costs a lot more than olive oil and other fixed oils used to treat skin ailments it is considered to be one of the best anti-oxidant and hair care products on the market.
The phenols and phenolic acids as well as the high levels of natural vitamin E in the oil have effective anti-aging properties. When the oil penetrates the skin it has the ability to repair hair follicles. The omega 9 and omega 3 in the oil give essential nutrients for the hair that treats conditions like dandruff, as well as frizzy and unmanageable dry hair.
Even muscles respond to organic argan oil. Muscles tend to stay toned and appear to be healthier when the oil is massaged into different muscle groups. Arthritis and other debilitating conditions can be assisted effectively with argan tree oil when the oil saturates the joints and the surrounding muscles.
This fantastic oil doesn’t contain cholesterol so it’s great cooking oil that dramatically reduces the risk of heart disease. In fact, some researchers say it’s better than olive oil when it comes to preventing a breakdown in cell activity that can contribute to malignancies.
Many women who use it as a skin emollient notice the nutty toasted smell, but it dissipates after it is absorbed into the skin. Women around the world claim that acne, wrinkles, and problematic dry skin are reduced dramatically so the scent is not a problem.
Argan oil is a versatile remedy that can alleviate a variety of skin conditions without fear of harmful side effects. It is considered “liquid gold” when it comes to correcting unhealthy cells and boosting the immune system.
