Argan oil, whose properties are unique, is the main component in the manufacture of cosmetics aimed at rejuvenating the skin and preserving its youth. Due to its component composition and ease of use, argan oil can be used to prepare cosmetics with your own hands. Before using, it is necessary to study in detail its composition and properties in order to be sure that the cosmetics will turn out to be useful and will not cause allergic reactions.

Composition features

Argan oil has a unique composition, thanks to which it has become the main component of many anti-aging and antiseptic creams. The oil contains important vitamins and acids:

• Oligo-linoleic acid - has protective properties, prevents premature aging of the skin;
• Tocopherol. Vitamin E has unique properties, it helps to remove toxins from the skin, normalizes metabolic processes at the cellular level, brightens age spots, reduces age-related manifestations of hydrophilicity. Tocopherol stabilizes the half-life of vitamins A and C, which allows you to use the beneficial properties of these vitamins as efficiently as possible;
• Polyphenol - has anti-cancer properties. Polyphenol creams reduce the risk of skin cancers. In addition, it increases the protective properties of the skin, accelerates cell renewal and helps maintain water balance;
• Sterol is one of the most powerful natural antiseptics, which has desensitizing properties, that is, it reduces the sensitivity of the skin to external harmful factors;
• Vitamin A - used in cosmetology for rejuvenation, restoration of elasticity, for moisturizing, as well as in the fight against problem areas of the skin;
• Vitamin C - activates collagen synthesis, which leads to rejuvenation and restoration of the natural radiance of the skin.

Advice! Before you start using cosmetics with argan oil, you need to check for allergies to its main components.

Useful cosmetic properties

Cosmetics must be chosen not only on the basis of properties, but also taking into account your age group.

Argan oil has unique anti-aging properties that make it the main component of many cosmetic products aimed at maintaining youthful skin.

Useful properties for the skin

The main useful properties include:

• restoration of the natural protection of the upper layer of the epidermis;
• deep nutrition of cells at the level of the dermis;
• visual reduction of mimic wrinkles;
• restoration of skin elasticity;
• smoothing deep wrinkles;
• normalization of lipid metabolism;
• normalization of water exchange;
• reduction of pigmentation;
• alignment of skin color;
• stabilization of vitamins A and C.

Advice! In winter, argan oil can be used to prevent frost damage to the skin. To do this, it is enough, before going outside, to apply a thin layer of oil on the face and hands.

Useful properties for hair

The beauty of a Russian woman in her luxurious braid!

Argan oil is an indispensable assistant in restoring the structure of the hair. In cosmetology, it is used as the main component in therapeutic shampoos and masks.

With oily hair, the use of oil eliminates shine and normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands, which leads to the restoration of the structure of the hair follicles.

In cases where the hair has suffered from low-quality dye or drug treatment, argan oil will help restore its structure and restore a healthy glow.

To treat dry hair, you can use a very simple nourishing mask:

• Heat 50 ml of cold-pressed argan oil in a water bath, add 50 ml of mineral water, mix thoroughly and remove from the bath.
• Let the mixture cool down a bit. Apply evenly to hair and scalp.
• Then wrap your head in cling film. Keep for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm running water.

Advice! After applying the mask, it is not recommended to use cosmetic shampoos for 3 hours, as they will wash away the beneficial substances obtained during the procedure.

To achieve a lasting result, it is necessary to make a mask 2 times a week for 1–1.5 months.

Contraindications

Argan oil is considered hypoallergenic, so there are no obvious contraindications for its use. However, despite the absence of restrictions for use, it should be used carefully.

Due to the high content of vitamin C, with frequent use, the oil can provoke the development of allergic reactions and the appearance of urticaria.

Advice! Before using argan oil or cosmetics containing it, conduct a test: apply a small amount of oil or preparation on your wrist and wait 20 minutes. If the place of application is reddened, then it is necessary to choose another cosmetic product.

Many women believe that allergies can only occur through contact with strong household chemicals or when eating allergens. However, this is not the case, human skin has conductive properties, all the nutrients that are applied to it, through the cells and pores, enter the body. Therefore, if one of the components of cosmetics is intolerant, its use can cause anaphylactic shock.

Home cosmetics with organ oil

The best cosmetics are those that are made with your own hands!

Argan oil is available to everyone, it can be purchased at a pharmacy or a specialty store. Due to this accessibility and ease of use, it can be used as the main component for the preparation of home cosmetics.

homemade soap

Doing it yourself, you always know what's inside.

Depending on the type of skin and the desired result, various variations of soap can be prepared, which will have the desired therapeutic effect.

Soap recipe "away from greasy shine"

Soap "away from oily sheen" is suitable for young problem skin. Its use normalizes the work of the sebaceous glands, reduces pores and reduces redness.

For manufacturing you will need:

• 150 grams of transparent soap base (if there is no special base, you can use shavings of laundry soap)

Advice! For soap chips, you need to use the most ordinary soap, without additives. Best suited for children's or household.

• 1 teaspoon argan oil;
• 4 drops of tea tree essential oil;
• 2 drops of lemon essential oil;
• 2 drops of chamomile essential oil.

Melt the soap base or shavings in a water bath or in the microwave, add the oils, in the order indicated in the recipe, and mix. In cases where a microwave oven is used, after stirring, put the mixture in it for 20 seconds, at a minimum temperature. If the soap was heated in a water bath, the mixture, after mixing, must be put back for 2 minutes. Do not bring the resulting mixture to a boil, this will deprive the soap of many of its useful properties.

After the mixture warms up, it must be poured into molds and allowed to harden.

Advice! Do not put the resulting soap in the refrigerator, it should harden gradually at room temperature.

This soap should be used daily in the morning and evening. With constant use, a lasting improvement in the structure of the skin is achieved within 2 months.

Face masks

The mask is the best way to restore the structure of the skin.

Many women are very worried about black circles under the eyes, which take a lot of time and effort to mask. It is quite difficult, expensive and time-consuming to deal with the reasons why they arise. However, you always want to look good.

In order to prevent dark circles and puffiness from clouding life in the morning, you can use a simple mask with argan oil, which is easy to prepare at home.

This will require:

• 10 drops of argan oil;
• 5 drops of almond oil;
• 4 drops of olive oil;
• 1 drop of rosemary essential oil.

The preparation of the mask is very simple: mix all the ingredients and warm the resulting mixture a little.

It is best to heat the mixture in a refractory dish on a burner or the flame of a large candle. It is difficult to heat small volumes of mixtures in a water bath.
Apply a warm mixture to the area around the eyes with a cotton swab for 25 minutes. After the time has elapsed, wipe off the remnants of the unabsorbed mask with a napkin.

Advice! After applying the mask, it is not recommended to use cleansers on the same day, as they will wash out the nutrients.

Body Scrub

When using a scrub, microcracks remain on the skin, into which the nutrients contained in the oil can easily get.

To make a scrub you will need:

• 1 teaspoon of argan oil;
• 4 teaspoons finely ground coffee;
• 1 teaspoon olive oil or wheat germ oil
• 200 ml, liquid soap base. If there is no base, it can be replaced with baby shower gel, which does not contain perfume additives.

Method of preparation: in a water bath, heat the liquid base or shower gel, add oils and mix thoroughly. Remove the mixture from the water bath, add coffee to it, mix thoroughly and let cool. Transfer the cooled mixture to a jar with a tight lid.

It is necessary to use a scrub 3-4 times a week on problem areas.

Using a scrub with argan oil will reduce the visual manifestations of cellulite, restore skin elasticity and put lipid metabolism in order.

Its use in various home cosmetics will help restore the natural shine of the skin and hair, restore elasticity to the upper layer of the epithelium and nourish the dermis with vitamins.

However, it is worth remembering that even the most useful substances in the body should be in moderation. Do not abuse argan oil, using it in all cosmetics. An excess of components can lead to a serious allergic reaction and increase the oiliness of the skin.

Argan oil is obtained from the fruit of the Argan tree, which grows in Algeria and Morocco.

Useful properties of argan oil

The chemical composition of the oil makes it unique - it contains a lot of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, indispensable for maintaining youthful skin, and sterols, which have an anti-inflammatory effect.

The main benefit of argan oil is that it has a beneficial effect on the skin - it is quickly absorbed, heals minor wounds, abrasions, cuts, thermal burns. Judging by the reviews, argan oil can smooth out shallow wrinkles and scars, and tighten the contours of the face.

Such beneficial properties of argan oil are also known: analgesic, moisturizing, antioxidant, tonic.

Application of argan oil

Oil is used mainly in cosmetology. Regular external use of argan oil as a facial skin care product makes it possible to prevent its early aging and correct imperfections that have appeared with age.

You can apply the oil on the skin in its pure form at night, using it instead of a face cream. If there is no tendency to clog pores, you can apply the oil over your regular night cream.

The oil is also applied to the skin around the eyes. It has been noticed that the oil affects the deep layer of the skin - the dermis, which is important for thin, sensitive and early aging skin near the eyes.

If the skin is problematic, a mixture of argan oil and black seed oil, taken in equal parts, can help. It is applied every day pointwise on acne and blackheads in the morning and evening until the skin heals.

The benefits of argan oil for cosmetology are not limited to this. It has already been noticed that it can be used for hair and nail care. To maintain dry, brittle, prone to hair loss, the oil is regularly rubbed into the roots at night. This use of argan oil makes it possible to make hair soft, eliminate dryness of the scalp.

In order for the nails to stop breaking often, you should regularly rub argan oil into the nail plates overnight.

Argan oil can also help in the prevention of stretch marks on the body. To do this, mix a tablespoon of argan oil with 5-7 drops of essential oil of neroli or tangerine oil, apply the resulting mixture to the skin of the thighs, abdomen, massage the skin until the oils are absorbed.

There are reviews of argan oil used to prevent the appearance of stretch marks as part of another mixture: 50 ml of argan oil is mixed with 3 drops of essential tangerine and 3 drops of essential lemon oils. Use the mixture as described above.

To eliminate stretch marks on the chest, a remedy is used, which includes: 10 ml of argan oil, 30 ml of rosehip oil, 2 ml of essential oils of immortelle, frankincense gum, 3 ml of essential oils of geranium, rosewood, myrtle. The product is applied daily in the morning and evening on stretch marks and gently massage them from the edges to the center so that they converge. Breastfeeding and pregnant women should not use this mixture. For expectant mothers and those who are breastfeeding, it is better to use argan oil in its pure form for the prevention and elimination of stretch marks on the chest, and only after consultation with an observing gynecologist.

The benefits of argan oil are also manifested in its internal use: it helps to reduce cholesterol levels, improve heart function, the state of blood vessels, potency, metabolism, immunity, blood circulation. Inside, it is better to take oil from unroasted argan fruits, 1-2 teaspoons on an empty stomach. It is noticed that the oil perfectly tones, so it is better to drink it in the morning. Judging by the reviews, argan oil will show itself after two weeks of its daily use.

For weight watchers, it is important to know that the calorie content of 100 grams of argan fruit oil is 828 calories.

Contraindications

Argan oil can not be used externally and internally if its intolerance is revealed. No other serious contraindications of oil have been recorded.

Argan oil is obtained from a Moroccan shrub. It is rare and belongs to the category of expensive and valuable medicinal oils. It has been used since ancient times to treat burnt, chapped skin. Argan oil for acne is used with great success for problem skin. It can be added to food, cosmetics and perfumes.

Argan oil - benefits

Argan oil is used as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic massage for muscle pain and impaired joint mobility. In cosmetology, argan oil, whose properties restore, moisturize, tone the skin, is used to treat dryness, stretch marks, and get rid of wrinkles. Argan is good for hair, gives beauty to eyebrows, eyelashes and nails. Argan oil restores blood vessels in atherosclerosis, hypertension. The cleansing properties make it curative for the prevention of cancer, obesity, and infectious diseases.

Argan oil - composition

Its valuable properties are manifested due to the presence of PUFAs omega-6, omega-9 and linoleic acid. These acids normalize the metabolism of fats and clear the lumen of blood vessels from cholesterol plaques. A high percentage of vitamin E, polyphenols, squalene and ferulic acid give argan oil both protective and antioxidant properties. When ingested, you need to remember that natural argan oil has a calorie content of 830 kcal, which limits its use in food for those who want to lose weight.

Argan oil in cosmetology

When carrying out cosmetic procedures, it can be used for almost all existing skin types. It is applied both in its natural form and mixed with balms, creams, masks, sunscreens and esters. Before using argan oil, the skin must be cleaned of the remnants of makeup and cosmetics, moisturize well before application. It is able to restore overdried, burned and weathered skin and give elasticity and healthy color to the skin with the presence of age-related changes.

Argan oil for hair

This remedy restores the scalp after aggressive dyes, shampoos and styling products. With frequent use - gives the hair elasticity, strength and smoothness. To prevent hair loss, it is rubbed into the roots and left as a mask for an hour. To prevent brittleness and overdrying of hair, apply it to the ends after washing. Before using argan oil for hair, they need to be cleaned of varnish and styling foam, and when applied to the roots, it is optimal to carry out salt peeling before that.

To quickly restore damaged hair after dyeing or exposure to sea water and the sun, you can use an effective oil mask that is easy to prepare at home. The use of such a cosmetic product will help restore beauty, shine and a healthy look to the hair in a very short period of time, without much effort and cost.

Ingredients:

• argan ether - a teaspoon;
• olive oil - a tablespoon;
• clary sage and lavender oil - 7 drops each;
• egg yolk.

Cooking:

1. Mix all the ingredients and rub into the basal areas of the hair.
2. After a few minutes, comb thoroughly.
3. Wash off the applied product after 30 minutes.

Argan oil for face

For facial skin care, the unique properties of argan are excellent. It is recommended to be used for:

1. Rejuvenation and getting rid of wrinkles, both facial and age.
2. Gives the skin a beautiful, healthy and even color.
3. Softening and moisturizing with overdrying or weathering.
4. Reduction of tightness, peeling and irritation after washing.
5. Treatment of acne and other rashes.
6. Healing of abrasions, burns and wounds.
7. Prevention of scar formation.

For a restorative, tightening and nourishing mask, you need to take argan ether, honey and oatmeal in equal amounts. Mix, apply on clean face skin, previously steamed with a hot compress with chamomile decoction. After 20 minutes, you can wash off. After the mask, the face acquires a healthy color, wrinkles are smoothed out, puffiness decreases.

In addition, argan oil is used in medicine for the face in the treatment of skin diseases such as neurodermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis. Good effects were obtained in the treatment of fungal skin lesions, allergic diseases. To prevent damage during prolonged exposure to the sun, you can apply a few drops of ether to your face. This reduces the risk of burns and prevents skin aging.

Argan oil for eyelashes and eyebrows

Argan oil is used to give eyelashes, eyebrows density and rich color. For application, you can use a cotton applicator or a mascara brush. Argan oil is applied to the eyebrows at night, and removed from the eyelashes after two hours with a napkin. Even if it gets into the eyes, the product does not irritate. Before applying, it is recommended to slightly warm it up by placing it in a container of hot water for 15 minutes. The minimum course of application should be at least two weeks. Procedures are recommended to be carried out in the morning and in the evening.

Argan oil for nails

Cosmetic argan oil is shown to give the nail plate density, from dryness and delamination. It is applied with a brush after manicure, carefully rubbing into the nail and surrounding skin. Oil baths are also carried out from a mixture of argan and hazelnut oils. Immerse your hands in the warm mixture for 10 minutes. This mixture can be reused. This prevents dryness of the cuticle, relieves burrs, inflammation and cracks, maintains a well-groomed appearance of the nails. You can use it in more serious cases - the treatment of infection of the periungual tissues (panaritium).

Argan body oil

The versatility of application makes argan oil for the skin a valuable cosmetic product that can replace a whole arsenal of creams and balms. Body massage with its addition improves lymph flow, blood circulation in the subcutaneous tissue. Such massages are used to reduce the manifestations of cellulite, with swelling of the skin. This amazing stretch mark remedy is used during pregnancy or periods of rapid growth. If you regularly rub it after taking a bath or shower, the skin becomes moisturized. At the same time, allergic reactions are very rarely observed when using it.

Healing properties of argan oil

The use of argan oil is not limited to cosmetics. When used internally, argan oil exhibits the following actions:

1. Normal blood pressure is restored.
2. Reduces cholesterol and high-density fats.
3. Improves blood composition and viscosity.
4. It has a bactericidal, antifungal effect.
5. The risk of oncological diseases of the breast and intestines is reduced.
6. The body's defenses are increased.
7. Improves hormonal metabolism during menopause.
8. Increased visual acuity.
9. Promotes the activation of the pancreas and liver.
10. When taken orally, due to the content of antioxidants, squalene and beneficial fatty acids, the aging process is slowed down, tone is increased and recovery after illnesses or surgical interventions occurs. Improves exercise tolerance.
11. For greater effectiveness, it is taken for medicinal purposes on an empty stomach, a tablespoon once a day.

Argan oil for psoriasis

An excellent cure for psoriasis is natural argan oil. When treating skin areas affected by rashes, inflammation, peeling and itching of the skin are eliminated. Metabolic processes, capillary circulation and texture are restored in the skin. The foci of inflammation should be lubricated daily with a light massage for 20 days. Then they take a break for a week and, if necessary, the course can be repeated. In such cases, it is recommended to simultaneously take the oil inside. On an empty stomach, drink a tablespoon of argan oily liquid.

Argan oil in gynecology

The internal use of this unique essential remedy normalizes the menstrual cycle and is used for painful or irregular periods, infertility and mastopathy. During menopause, its intake stabilizes the hormonal background, reduces hot flashes. Before applying this treatment option, it is necessary to conduct an examination with a gynecologist. They treat them and - for this they use tampons moistened with argan ether for the night.

Argan oil - contraindications

Many years of experience in the use of argan oil has not revealed any particular contraindications to its use. The only exception may be individual intolerance and the harm that may occur if the product is a fake. To prevent allergic reactions in people prone to such phenomena, tests are usually carried out. For this purpose, it is recommended to apply a few drops to the elbow bend. After twelve hours, evaluate the result. In the absence of redness of the rashes, you can use a natural remedy without fear.

Argan oil, among other representatives of cosmetic oils, is a universal remedy, it is ideal for hair, nails, face and body skin care. In addition, it has long been known that it has a rejuvenating and regenerating effect on the skin. This oil is not only a very valuable product, but also rare, which is why it is not so easy to find it in pharmacies, and its price is by no means low. Particularly advanced users manage to purchase this unique and valuable product on the Internet.

Properties of argan oil, which are widely used in cosmetology.
The healing properties of argan oil have long been used by the Berbers in the treatment of burns, skin diseases, to moisturize, nourish and rejuvenate the skin. This truly miraculous product is extracted from the seeds of the argan fruit - a tree that grows only in Morocco. It has a bright yellow color with a golden sheen, and its aroma resembles a combination of nuts and spices.

This cosmetic product is very useful for both hair and skin, because its composition is eighty percent enriched with unsaturated fatty acids (especially oligolinoleic acids), which, in addition to their rejuvenating effect (slow down the aging process), have a healing effect on the heart and blood vessels. In addition, it contains antioxidants and vitamins E, A, F, antibiotics, fungicides, tocopherols. It should be noted that the product is resistant to oxidation. Argan oil also contains stearins - substances that cannot be found in any other vegetable oil, while it does not contain toxic substances that are more than enough in other oils of vegetable origin.

Due to its composition, this oil is suitable for the care of sensitive, dry, mature and aging skin. The light structure makes it possible to use it in the care of the sensitive and delicate area of ​​the eyelids. Regular use of this product helps to solve the problem of increased dryness of the skin, smooth out wrinkles and fine lines, and protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation. Also, argan oil is added to the compositions of massage mixtures.

Argan oil is also one of the best hair care products for brittle, split ends, dry and damaged hair.

Argan oil for hair.
Argan oil can be used for any type of hair. It supplies the hair and scalp with all the necessary nutrients, strengthens the hair follicles, and also has a moisturizing and regenerating effect, thereby stimulating the process of their growth. As a result of the regular use of argan oil, the hair is filled with vital energy, significantly strengthened, brittleness disappears, the hair becomes smooth, silky, manageable and shiny, shining with health and beauty again. In addition, it perfectly fights dandruff.

Argan oil is just a salvation for colored, porous, weakened, as well as brittle and falling hair. After the first application, the result will be visible to the naked eye. This unique product is a good way to prevent hair loss.

It is worth noting that argan oil is good for inflammation and irritation of the scalp, eliminating these symptoms. Masks with the addition of this precious oil, carried out in a course (eight to ten procedures), will not only strengthen the hair and prevent the split ends of their ends, but also give them splendor and lightness.

Due to its light structure, the oil is easily washed off the hair without weighing it down.

Masks with argan oil.
Argan oil is popular among manufacturers of cosmetic products for skin, body and hair care. It is part of conditioners, nourishing and moisturizing masks. By the way, you can prepare such tools yourself at home with your own hands.

Oil from the fruits of the argan tree in hair care can be used both separately and with the addition of other cosmetic oils (almond, rose, grape seed oil). The easiest way to apply the oil in its pure form. To do this, after washing your hair, rub a small amount of the product between your palms (so that it warms up) and rub it with massage movements for fifteen minutes into the scalp, also distributing it along the entire length of the hair. It is not necessary to wash off the oil, it does not form a film on the surface of the hair and does not weigh down the hair, which after the procedure will become very soft and manageable. For this procedure, argan oil can be enriched with a few drops of any essential oil that suits you (four drops of essential oil per two tablespoons of the original oil).

Based on this oil, you can make a mask: distribute it evenly over the entire surface of the hair, rub argan oil into the scalp (you can add burdock oil in equal proportions), wrap your head with a film and a thick towel on top. After half an hour, wash your hair with shampoo.

For dry and damaged hair, this mask is suitable: add egg yolk, ten drops of lavender and five drops of sage oil to two teaspoons of olive oil. Apply the mask evenly on the scalp and hair, wrapping it with polyethylene and a towel on top, and after fifteen to twenty minutes, rinse off the composition and rinse the hair thoroughly.

Or this mask recipe: combine pre-whipped egg yolk with a mixture of three tablespoons of burdock oil and the same amount of argan oil heated in a water bath. Rub the mixture into the roots of the hair and distribute along their entire length. As usual, wrap the top with plastic wrap and a towel, rinse off after forty minutes.

You can also enrich your hair care cosmetic products (shampoos, conditioners, ready-made masks) with this herbal product.

Argan oil for hair as a remedy for treatment and restoration should be used two to three times a week (fifteen procedures in total), and for preventive purposes - once or twice a week (the course is eight to ten procedures).

Discover argan oil for yourself and your hair. The results will pleasantly surprise you!

The amazing properties of argan oil became known not so long ago, almost "at sunset" of the last century. Meanwhile, the Berbers have used it for centuries in the care of the skin of the face and body, as well as in the treatment of various skin diseases and other ailments. Today, this product with a lot of useful and medicinal properties is widely used in medicine, cooking, as well as in the field of cosmetology and dermatocosmetology.

Benefits and uses of argan oil.
This herbal product is included in the list of the most expensive, rarest and most valuable oils in the world. No wonder it is considered the "Liquid Gold of Morocco". Due to its unique composition, this natural product has a variety of beneficial properties. It is obtained from the seeds of the fruit of the argan tree, also known as the Iron Tree or Argania Spinosa. The main place of its distribution is the south-west of Morocco, the region of the Atlas Mountains. The fruits of this tree are harvested and dried, and then manually cleaned of fibers and shells. Edible or cooking argan oil is obtained by pressing the pre-roasted seeds of the argan fruit. It has a pleasant aroma of nuts. Cosmetic argan oil is produced in the same way, only the seeds are not fried during the pressing process, due to which vitamins, minerals and biologically active substances are preserved in the product to the maximum. It is practically odorless, which is why it is widely used in the treatment of various diseases, not only skin, but also in skin, nail and hair care. By the way, it is recommended to use it for owners of damaged, brittle and split ends. It perfectly restores damaged hair structure, restores shine, health and silkiness. This product is used in the complex treatment of oily dandruff, alopecia and seborrhea.

The specific composition of this unique product determines its popularity and widespread use in the field of cosmetology. In particular, it is used by well-known cosmetic companies in the production of natural cosmetics (for example, Galenic, Yves Rocher, Dr. Hauschka), in beauty salons as a component of effective face and body skin care products, as well as food and medical purposes. Argan oil has exceptional benefits for the skin, especially for dry skin types. It has a nourishing, moisturizing effect, preventing dehydration, chapping, excessive dryness, flaking and tightness.

Such popularity and effectiveness of the oil is due to its composition, namely the content of unsaturated fatty acids (mega-6, omega-9), including linoleic acid (by the way, our body can only get it from the outside, it does not synthesize it itself). These acids slow down the aging process of the skin at the cellular level, reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood, and also reduce the likelihood of developing diseases of the cardiovascular system and significantly increase the effectiveness of the treatment of this group of diseases. Due to the huge number of vitamins (especially vitamin E), polyphenols, tocopherols and stearins, argan oil has pronounced antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and protective properties (protection from ultraviolet radiation).

It is impossible not to mention the wonderful restorative, tonic, regenerating and rejuvenating properties of argan oil, which have a beneficial effect on fading, wrinkled and sluggish facial skin, increasing its elasticity and firmness, leveling the relief, “erasing” shallow wrinkles, age spots and slowing down further aging processes. In addition, the light composition of this oil makes it possible to use it in the care of particularly sensitive skin of the eyelids and décolleté. It also gives a positive effect when systematically used as a treatment for acne and acne, and in general when caring for problem skin, due to its anti-inflammatory effect, as well as the ability to normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands. With the systematic use of this unique herbal product, the lipid balance of the skin is restored, and the body's natural production of collagen and elastin is stimulated.

Among other things, argan oil can soothe, restore and heal wounds, so it is often recommended in the treatment of various diseases and skin lesions (abrasions, dry eczema, psoriasis, cuts, fungal dermatosis, neurodermatitis, acne, urticaria, neurodermatitis, burns and etc.), as well as their consequences (scars and scars). In addition, it is an excellent prophylactic for postpartum stretch marks.

When used externally, this healing product helps to accelerate blood circulation, rapid healing and restoration of the epithelium, perfectly relieves pain in muscles and joints, providing an analgesic effect. Experts often recommend it as a massage tool in the treatment of gout, osteochondrosis, arthritis, arthrosis, and cellulite.

With the systematic use of food, argan oil leads to normal blood pressure and heart rate, restores the rheological properties of the blood, and prevents the occurrence of inflammation in the vessels. As a rule, this type of oil is recommended as a therapeutic and prophylactic agent for hypertension, varicose veins, thrombosis, coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, etc. Also, just a couple of tablespoons of it during the day prevents the development of infections of a bacterial and fungal nature. It should also be noted that argan oil, when used systematically, several times reduces the likelihood of the occurrence and development of malignant tumors, increases the body's defenses, and also stimulates the excretion of harmful substances accumulated in it from the body. Eating this oil significantly alleviates the condition of women in menopause, helps patients with obesity and those suffering from type 1 diabetes.

Not everyone knows about the ability of this oil to favorably affect the state of the female and male genitourinary spheres (including the synthesis of sex hormones and spermatogenesis), improve the functioning of the visual apparatus, preventing the development of diseases of the organs of vision (glaucoma, cataracts, night blindness, etc.). P.). In addition, one cannot fail to note the beneficial effect of argan oil on the functioning of the liver and digestive system (in particular, it increases the production of insulin by the pancreas).

In addition to medicinal and cosmetic purposes, argan oil is quite popular in cooking, used as a product for frying, salad dressing, an additional component in the preparation of delicious and nutritious breakfasts.

How to use argan oil for skin.
By the way, I will say that argan oil is considered universal, so it can be used by owners of any skin type. It can be used as an independent product, as an additional component to various cosmetic compositions (day and night creams, balms, masks, make-up remover milk, sunscreens, hygiene products, etc.), as well as in combination with essential oils. In addition, it is very popular in aromatherapy. It can also be used as a base vegetable oil in the preparation of various oil masks and homemade creams.

This oil in its pure form or in combination with other cosmetic vegetable and essential oils should be applied with a cosmetic cotton swab to the skin, including the eyelid area, after which it should be lightly patted (preferably in combination with massage) into the skin for several minutes. After about thirty minutes, remove the remnants of the product by slightly blotting with a paper towel.

In the treatment of problem skin, argan oil is mixed in equal proportions with black cumin oil and this mixture is used twice a day, lubricating the problem areas.

With existing external skin lesions, to accelerate healing and relieve inflammation, argan oil is applied pointwise to the affected areas.

Homemade recipes for using argan oil.

For a tonic effect while taking a bath or shower, it is recommended to add eight drops of argan oil to the gel or foam.

If you mix this oil (a tablespoon) with the essential components (for example, five drops of neroli or tangerine), you will get an excellent remedy for stretch marks. Massage the problem areas with the mixture until it is completely absorbed. For the same purposes, you can use another composition: mix 50 ml of the base with lemon and tangerine oil, taken in three drops.

This unique plant pomace is good to use as a face and body skin protectant from harmful UV radiation. Before going to the solarium booth, as well as after it, it is recommended to apply argan oil to the skin.

Hair masks.
This mask has a nourishing and regenerating effect for dry and damaged hair: beat an egg yolk with a teaspoon of argan oil, then add two teaspoons of olive oil and five drops of lavender and sage essential oils to the mixture. Distribute the composition through the hair and massage into the scalp forty minutes before washing, wrap with a plastic bag and a towel.

To nourish and moisturize the scalp and hair, make a mask with a mixture of castor oil (a teaspoon), argan oil (two teaspoons), ten drops of lavender oil and five drops of sage oil. Spread the mixture on the scalp and hold for half an hour.

This mask recipe can strengthen weakened and brittle hair: combine a teaspoon of argan oil with the same amount of burdock oil. Leave on for half an hour, then rinse with shampoo.

To give elasticity and shine to the hair, mix two teaspoons of argan oil and an essential component (this can be shea, macadamia, hazelnuts). Mix the composition thoroughly and distribute through the hair. Keep the mask for forty minutes, then rinse.

Face masks.
You can moisturize and nourish dry skin with this mask: grind the whites of two chicken eggs with two tablespoons of crushed oatmeal, add half a teaspoon of argan oil, 30 g of liquid honey (otherwise melt in a water bath). Mix everything thoroughly and apply on a pre-cleansed face, excluding the area around the eyes. After twenty minutes, rinse with warm and then cool water.

Masks based on argan oil and cosmetic clay help to improve complexion. Dilute a tablespoon of clay powder suitable for your skin type with warm water to a state of non-liquid sour cream and enrich with five drops of argan oil. Spread the mass on the face and hold for fifteen minutes, rinse with warm water.

For hands and nails.
To eliminate brittleness and delamination of nails, a massage oil mixture is recommended: mix five drops of argan oil with the same amount of lemon juice. Rub the mixture into the nail plate overnight.

Massage mixture for beautiful hand skin. To prepare it, mix equal proportions of argan, chamomile and hazelnut oils. It is advisable to heat the mixture in a water bath to a warm state. Massage the skin of the hands, paying attention to the nail plate and