What is Argan Oil?

Argan oil comes from the seed of argan trees, which are native to Morocco. The most common use of Argan oil is that it is applied directly to the skin and hair due to its several benefits. It is also taken with the food as it has many health benefits. It also comes in supplement capsule form to be taken orally due to its health benefits.

Mostly, it is widely available in the market mixed with cosmetic products like hair oil, shampoo, soaps, and conditioners. It is most commonly used topically to improve the health of skin, hair, and nails. It comes with several beneficial properties and vitamins that combine to form a powerful combination to boost skin health.

Benefits of Argan Oil for Skin:

The following are the benefits of argan oil for skin:

Protection against Sun Burn:

Moroccan women applied Argan oil on their skin to protect it from sun damage, which is also proven by a 2013 study. As per the study, there are antioxidants found in argan oil that help in protecting the skin against radical damage caused by Sun rays. Argon oil also prevents from Sun burns and hyperpigmentation. As a result, it helps in preventing against development of skin cancer cells. 

Heals skin infection:

For centuries, argan oil has also been used as a treatment for skin infections. It has antibacterial and fungicidal properties, which give Argan oil the capabilities to protect against both fungal and bacterial skin infections.

Treat acne:

Another benefit of argan oil is that it is used to treat acne. It has an anti-sebum effect, regulating skin sebum and treating various types of acne. If you have acne, apply argan oil directly to your skin or use a face cream with argan oil twice a day, and you will see results in a few days.

Improves wound healing:

Angon oil has a strong combination of antioxidants and vitamin E, which helps heal wounds and skin cuts.

Benefits of Argan Oil for hair:

The following are the benefits of Argon Oil for hair:

Act as a Moisturizer:

The argan oil acts as a moisturizer for hair, as it has fatty acids, mainly oleic acid and linoleic acid. These help to lubricate hair roots and help in keeping the hair moisturized.

Improves scalp health:

Due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant abilities, it is good for the skin. It improves skin conditions, including those that damage the scalp, and hence it can help with hair loss.

Prevent Hair Loss:

Among its many benefits, one is prevention against hair loss. It has vitamin E in abundance, which helps in improving hair growth and protects from hair loss.


How to Use Argan Oil?

If you want to take full advantage of argan oil for your hair, then there are a few ways to do it.

Hair mask:

If you want to get the most benefit from it, then use pure argan oil. If you want, you can mix it with other oils like coconut or castor oil to enhance its benefits. Here is how you can apply it.

  • Take 8 to 10 drops of argon oil on your palm. You can always increase the quantity depending on your hair quantity and length.
  • Massage it properly into your hair and scalp. Make sure that you massage it properly from the roots to the ends.
  • Wrap your head with a towel or hair wrap and leave it overnight.
  • Wash your hair with clean water when you wake up in the morning.

Argon oil shampoo:

Another way of using it is buying a shampoo with argan oil if it is easily available in the market near you. If you can find shampoo with argan oil, then you can make your own.. Here is how you can make your own shampoo with argan oil.

  • Pour the desired amount of shampoo into your palm.
  • Mix it with a few drops of argan oil and rub your hands to mix it.
  • Apply the shampoo to your hair as usual and wash it.

Potential Side Effects & Precautions

Argan oil is mostly safe to use for everyone, especially if you use it regularly as your hair oil. But there are some instances when an individual may experience some side effects after using it regularly.

  • It may be allergic to someone and can cause skin rashes and acne if applied topically over the skin. This can most probably affect those persons who have allergies to tree nuts. To avoid any skin allergy, it is recommended to first apply it for a few days on a small patch of skin.
  • When taken orally, it may upset the digestive system and can cause gas and diarrhea. It may also cause bloating and loss of appetite.
  • Some of the rare side effects of argan oil are difficulty sleeping, confusion, general malaise, overexcitement, depression, and agitation. These are the rare side effects and happen mostly to those who take argan oil as a supplement. If someone faces these symptoms, then they should stop consuming argon oil immediately.

Tips for Choosing the Right Argan Oil

Always get the good quality and pure argon oil for your scalp and hair. It may cost you extra, but it is worth it if you get the pure and original argan oil. Check the following points before buying the argon oil.

  • 100 percent pure organic argan oil without any other ingredients
  • labelled for cosmetic use
  • sold in a dark-coloured glass bottle
  • Pure and organic argan oil for cosmetic use should have no smell

Conclusion

In this article, we give details about argan oil. The argon oil is safe to use for most people, whether used topically or orally. It contains vitamin E, many minerals, and antioxidants it which are very beneficial for skin, wounds, hair loss, and hair growth.

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