What is Argan Oil ?
Argan oil is an all-in-one multipurpose effective moisturizer for hair, face, body and nails.
It is extracted from kernels of Argan nuts and is incontrovertibly recognized to slow skin aging due to its high content of vitamin E and other antioxidant fatty acids like Omega 3, and Omega 9.
To capture all the nutrients, antioxidants, vitamins and omegas of the fruit, we make sure the oil is :
- Hand-harvested
- Unrefined
- Certified organic
- Single-pressed
- Virgin
- Cold-pressed
The Fatima’s Garden argan oil is Certified 100% Organic by ECOCERT.
Argan tree is endemic to Morocco and only grows organically in the south-western region of the country.
That makes it one of the rarest oils in the world and is commonly nicknamed “Liquid Gold”.
The shell cracking and kernel extraction have been done by hand for centuries, making it a time-consuming and labour-intensive process.
The Fatima’s Garden argan oil is Certified 100% Organic by ECOCERT.
Composition & Benefits
Argan oil protects from harmful UV through red, yellow pigments and oleic acid.
Its healing and anti-inflammatory properties are proven. Its very high fatty acid concentration makes it a powerful healing factor in cases of severe acne, stretch marks, burns, cracks etc…
Its anti-inflammatory components are very beneficial in dermatological diseases such as eczema or psoriasis. In fact, Argan oil reduces inflammation and itching while restoring the lipid barrier of the skin thanks to its fatty acids.
Argan oil is also known for its effect of regulating sebum at the capillary level. It promotes hair growth and gives it a special shine. By the same mechanism, it helps strengthening fragile nails.
Argan oil is light and non-greasy, it absorbs easily, instantly giving the skin a radiant glow.
Organic Argan Oil is perfect for deeply moisturising and soothing all skin types, nails and hair, helping to lock in moisture.
Antioxidants help protect against daily environmental factors, such as the weather and the air pollution, that may affect skin’s vitality.
It is one of the most effective 100% organic solutions for skin dryness , fine lines and wrinkles, loss of skin firmness and elasticity.
The oil is suitable for oily, dry or sensitive skins
It may also be used to treat split ends, hair damage and to soften cuticles.
It’s light enough to use as an everyday moisturizer, yet powerful enough to soothe the symptoms of skin disorders like acne, eczema or rosacea.
Organic Argan Oil is a convenient moisturizer for dry scalp, it also stimulate both strong hair and skin cells regeneration by restoring nutrient content to skin cells.
Argan oil creates smoother softer skin
It reduces appearance of scaring and stretch marks (very popular with pregnant women)
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How To Use
Warm a few 2 or 3 drops of the oil in the hands, then massage into the area you want to treat or moist as follow :
FOR SKIN
Use it hydrate all dry areas, stretch marks and body parts with skin irregularities
FOR EYES
Use to intensely hydrate the sensitive skin around the eye and reduce the appearance of fine lines. (see prickly pear seed oil)
FOR HAIR
Use directly on scalp or hair after shampoo and conditioner. it’s effective to treat split ends and relieve frizz.
FOR FACE
Use to deeply moisturize and create a radiant shiny look.
FOR FEET & TOES
Apply to soften rough patches.
FOR NAILS
Use to condition cuticles.
Edible Argan Oil
The most popular use of Argan oil today is as a cosmetic anti-age, but the traditional historical use in Moroccan culture is actually food.
Its organoleptic properties make it a valuable oil for culinary art.
His taste of almond and hazelnut (due to a slight roasting which also gives it its darker color) enhances the flavor of dishes such as couscous, fish and salad dressings.
It is more stable than olive oil and is almost 3 times richer in Vitamin E.
Argan oil is mainly used to season dishes in traditional moroccan cuisine. It is a great dressing for raw dishes like salads; but it is also known to add a subtle distinguished flavor to tagines, cooked vegetables, couscous and desserts.
The most known chefs in Europe are also using this north african secret to add depth and taste to their artistic culinary creations.
Based on modern studies , Argan oil can:
- Stabilize the hyper-cholesterolemy
- Facilitates digestion by increasing pepsin
- Powerful anti-oxidant action
- Stimulates the nervous system, brain cells and liver function.
- Reduces joint and rheumatism pain.
- Stabilizes blood sugar/insulin levels.
- Protects connective tissue.
- Calms hypertensive tendencies.
The ingredient's quality
At Fatima’s Garden, we aim for the best quality argan oil that can possibly be made. We achieve that, we respect the following :
Our argan oil is certified organic by ECOCERT Greenlife according to ECOCERT Standard available at ecocert.com . It is GreenLeaf EU certified and USDA certified 100% organic.
Our argan oil is harvested from the best trees of the region.
it is strictly cold pressed from the nut of the argan tree to protects all the oil good benefits mentioned above.
The nut are pressed one time and one time only to get the purest and freshest part of the oil inside the kernels.
This is a vegan product. Made with a 100% organically produced ingredient with no animal cruelty involved.
without paraben, sulfates or phthalates.
Check the rest of the oil properties here
The botanical name of Argan oil in the “International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients” is “ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL”
Analysis & Research Results
ANALYSIS PROPERTIES
Color : golden/orangish
Odor : Discrete, distinctive, nutty and fresh. (vanishes within minutes after application)
Saponification Value : 190 – 199
Peroxide Value : less than 15
Iodine Value : 90 – 110
Fatty Acids :
Palmitic : 11.5 – 15
Stearic : 4.3 – 7.2
Oleic : 43 – 49.1
Linoleic : 29.3 – 36
RESEARCH RESULTS
A 4-week clinical test showed the following results:
- 83% of women showed significantly improved skin hydration
- Participants saw a visible reduction in coarse wrinkles and fine lines in the eye area
in another survey
- 89% agree Organic Argan Oil intensely nourished their skin, hair and nails.
- 88.9% agree Organic Argan Oil intensely soothed their skin, hair and nails.