OGX Argan Oil of Morocco Extra Penetrating Hair Oil For Dry and Damaged Hair, 100 ml

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a b c d L. Siegle (February 12, 2012). "The trees of life. Should hairdressers be promoting argan oil?". The Observer. Ursoniu S, Sahebkar A, Serban MC, Banach M; Lipid and Blood Pressure Meta-analysis Collaboration Group. The impact of argan oil on plasma lipids in humans: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Phytother Res. 2018;32(3):377-383. doi:10.1002/ptr.5959 Despite its uniqueness and indispensability, the argan tree sadly faces a variety of serious threats. One small human study noted that argan oil was comparable to olive oil in its capacity to reduce heart disease risk through its impact on antioxidant levels in the blood ( 9).

Attempts to propagate and grow argan trees elsewhere in Morocco and the rest of the world have been a dismal failure in the past. However, the trial continues, and we have heard about argan trees surviving outside of Morocco. Bourdel-Marchasson I, Ostan R, Regueme SC, et al. Quality of Life: Psychological Symptoms-Effects of a 2-Month Healthy Diet and Nutraceutical Intervention; A Randomized, Open-Label Intervention Trial (RISTOMED). Nutrients. 2020;12(3):800. Published 2020 Mar 18. doi:10.3390/nu12030800 Argan oil, cold-pressed from the seeds of the deciduous argan tree fruit ( Argania spinosa), is endemic to southwest Morocco. The Réseau des Associations de la Réserve de Biosphère Arganeraie (Network of Associations of the Argan Biosphere Reserve, RARBA) was founded in 2002 with the aim of ensuring sustainable development in the Arganeraie. [17] Nearly half of the argan forest disappeared during the 20th century — and its average density dropped from 100 to less than 30 trees per hectare. This historical pressure on the forest was driven by demand for high-quality charcoal (especially important during the World Wars) and, more recently, by conversion of land to fields for export crops such as tomatoes.a b c Charrouf, Zoubida; Guillaume, Dominique (2008). "Argan Oil: Occurrence, Composition and Impact on Human Health". European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology. 110 (7): 632. doi: 10.1002/ejlt.200700220. Today, local women’s cooperatives have been set up throughout southwest Morocco, enabling the profits to be shared between the women and keep alive the knowledge of how to process argan for oil. Bogdan, C., et al. (2016). Preliminary study on the development of an antistretch marks water-in-oil cream: ultrasound assessment, texture analysis, and sensory analysis. Zoubida Charrouf, Dominique Guillaume (July 31, 2008). "Argan oil: Occurrence, Composition and impact on human health". European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology. 110 (7): 632–636. doi: 10.1002/ejlt.200700220– via Wiley Online Library. Apparently, it is awesome when added to tagines or other savory dishes, and I’m still experimenting with this.

When purchasing cosmetic argan oil, ensure that there is only one ingredient: 100 percent argan oil ( Argania spinosa kernel oil). It should contain no preservatives, no fragrances, not even water. Anything mixed with it will degrade the effects of the oil.Extraction is key to the production process. To extract the kernels, workers first dry argan fruit in the open air and then remove the fleshy pulp. [12] Some producers remove the flesh mechanically without drying the fruit. Moroccans usually use the flesh as animal feed. A tradition in some areas of Morocco allows goats to climb argan trees to feed freely on the fruits. The kernels are then later retrieved from the goat droppings, considerably reducing the labour involved in extraction at the expense of some potential gustatory aversion. [13] In modern practice, the peels are removed by hand. [14]

Faria PM, Camargo lN, Haddad Carvalho RS, et al. Hair Protective Effect of Argan Oil (Argania spinosa Kernel Oil) and Cupuassu Butter (Theobroma grandiflorum Seed Butter) Post Treatment with Hair Dye. J Cosm Dermatol Sci Appl. 2013;3:40-44. doi:10.4236/jcdsa.2013.33A1006. Additionally, some research indicates that argan oil can also be applied directly to your skin to reduce inflammation caused by injuries or infections ( 7). Depending on the extraction method, argan oil may be more resistant to oxidation than olive oil. [7] Uses [ edit ] Culinary [ edit ] In Fes, we treated ourselves to the best shopping in the Medinas of Morocco, an experience that involved our guide taking us to a pharmacy where we were shown how local women make cosmetic argan oil.

Argan oil is known to be one of the most expensive oils in the world. The oil came to the attention of the outside world in the 1990s and is now highly sought after for culinary and cosmetic purposes. Avsar, U., et al. (2016). The effects of argan oil in second-degree burn wound healing in rats [Abstract]. These days, the demand for argan is too great to wait for the goats to do their business, but in some places, the traditional goat-poop process is still in place. Want to know more about it? Read up on the incredible story of tree-climbing goats in Morocco.