Moroccan Argan

Moroccan Argan oil, do you know what it is? Neither do I but it is a bragging right of my new shampoo. It claims to be a “renewing” formula. That is not why I bought it. I bought it because the bottle is a lovely shade of Tiffany blue, a bit less green, a little more pale and faded. But I like the color. Second reason I bought it is because it has the word Moroccan in it. “Renewing” will be a benefit. Shall we together discover this magic ingredient?

Argan oil is trendy among celebrities and models. It has been for centuries buy Berber women of Morocco. They use it to remedy dryness on their skin and in their hair. It beautifies skin and hair, dramatically repairs the appearance of damaged skin. Hydrating and revitalizing dullness and it nourishes the skin and hair while doing this.

Increases suppleness and repairs dry damaged hair. 

Reduces fine lines, dullness, uneven skin tones, alleviates eczema, psoriasis and acne. The appearance of scars is reduced.

It is quickly absorbed into your nail bed thereby making your nails stronger, less brittle healthier.

It comes from the Argan Tree, harvested from the nut of the fruit. Argan trees grow only in Southwestern Morocco in a desert-like environment. Berber woman use the nut, the fruit, and the bark of the tree in cooking and making oils for skin, hair and nails. The tree can live well over 200 years. The nut is full of fatty acids and vitamin E; squalene, phenols, carotenes, and tocopherols. 

Amlou is a thick paste similar to peanut butter that is used for dipping bread. It is made from dried almonds that are ground with the nut of the Argan tree. The oil is also used as a drizzle over couscous and bread.

The pure form of the oil is the best for your skin and hair because it contains the most nutrients.

Lady Tamara is going to her local health food store for some now!