Argan oil is very much hyped for its moisturizing, skin-conditioning and anti-ageing properties. And the hype is true! Our anti-dandruff conditioner, for example, is formulated with Morocco’s famed “liquid gold,” providing your scalp and hair with cooling and paraben-free 2-in-1 hair care product. So, if you want to include more products in your argan oil-based beauty regimen for aging or sensitive skin, check out this guide to discover more ways to improve your hair and skincare routine.
What is Argan Oil?
Argan oil, also referred to as liquid gold for its powerful and wide range of uses, is a rich and highly nourishing oil extracted from the kernel of the argan tree fruit. This tree can only be found in Morocco, which explains why this oil is much more expensive than your average beauty product or skincare ingredient.
However, that’s not all there is to this luxurious oil. Argan oil is also celebrated for its unique ability to condition and nourish the skin, hair, and nails. It’s no wonder that this oil has been used for centuries in Morocco for both culinary and cosmetic purposes.
Nowadays, argan oil is a popular ingredient in many hair and skincare products. A source rich with Vitamin A, E and a selection of acids is just what your skin needs, especially when you sweat a lot during the summer or when the air is dry and you feel sticky. How does argan oil work exactly? Here are some of the main benefits that your skin gets from using argan oil-based products.
The Key Benefits of Argan Oil for the Skin
The skin is the largest organ of the human body, and it’s constantly bombarded by environmental aggressors such as pollution, UV rays, and toxins. To keep it healthy and glowing, we need to give it the right amount of nourishment it deserves. And what better way to do that than with a product that has been used for centuries and has been proven to be effective?
Argan oil is derived from the fruit of the argan tree, which is native to Morocco. The oil is extracted from the kernels of the fruit, and it’s rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals that are beneficial for the skin.
Some of the key benefits of argan oil that make it perfect for your beauty regimen for dry skin include:
- It helps prevent and reverse signs of aging.
- It fights free radicals that cause skin damage.
- It can help fade scars and discoloration.
- It nourishes and moisturizes skin without leaving an oily residue behind.
You can find a wide range of products that contain argan oil, such as moisturizers, body lotions, facial oils, and even shampoo and conditioners. Feel free to try out what works best for you and include argan oil in your daily beauty skincare regimen, whether it’s for the day or during night time! Here’s more insider information about the beauty benefits of argan oil for your hair and skin.
The next move for you would be adjusting your routine to include the very powerful argan oil in your daily beauty regimen. How? Here are a few Moringa-O² suggestions for you.
How to Take Care of Your Skin During the Day Time
Here are some ways that that you can include argan oil in your skincare beauty regimen soon as you wake up the morning, or during the afternoon while the sun is up and the weather is at its hottest temperatures. Because of the health benefits that argan oil can provide your skin, you can effectively slow down dryness and aging by keeping it hydrated and moisturized.
Body Moisturizer
Safe and effective not only for the face, but for the body as well. Add a couple of drops of argan oil to your carrier oil and apply on your whole body. Don’t forget problem areas such as the elbows and if you have dry or cracked heels.
Try Moringa-O2’s Herbal Moisturizing Lotion, which is rich in herbal actives, and combine it with some liquid gold for your daytime beauty regimen for healthy and radiant skin.
Lip Conditioner
Pucker up! Applying one to two drops on your lips should keep it soft, smooth, and conditioned even in cold weather. Using argan oil on your lips helps lock in moisture so your lips don’t chap as easily.
Leave-In Conditioner
Protect your hair from the damage caused by using a blower or iron, because it’s a must for strong and healthy hair. Argan oil serves as the perfect coat for your mane. It’s non-greasy, which makes your hair easier to style, and it even promotes hair growth!
Try our Herbal Hair Relaxing Serum++, which provides instant shine and softness to your hair, making it the perfect argan oil-based leave-on hair treatment.
Nail Conditioner
Hangnails can be prevented with just a drop on every nail. It’s a simple process to eliminate a painful and preventable hassle that can bother you all day. Just make sure to clean and remove your nail polish before application.
You can use the Moringa-O2 Therapy Oil on your cuticles, and enjoy the same nutrients and minerals that it provides your hair, scalp, and skin!
How to Take Care of Your Skin at Night
As for the night time, you can also add products that have argan oil to improve your skincare rituals. After a long and tiring day outside, showering with lukewarm or cold water while using a 2-in1 herbal shampoo and conditioner with argan oil can help keep your scalp and hair moisturized, strong, and healthy. Moringa-O2’s argan oil shampoo and conditioner provides a cooling effect that keeps your scalp dandruff-free – perfect for oily and dry hair.
Here are more ways to get glowing, healthy, smooth, and supple skin with argan oil in your beauty regimen:
Watch out for Razor Bumps and Burns
Uncomfortable and not nice to look at, you can apply a drop or two of argan oil on dry and damaged skin such as bumps and burns due to shaving.
Toner
Add two to four drops of argan oil to eight ounces of toner and let it sit for a while. Apply the mixture onto the skin of your face to remove dirt without stripping the skin of its natural oils, leaving it completely harsh and dry.
Moringa-O2’s herbal facial toner is alcohol-free, perfect for your face, neck, and sensitive skin as it offers a gentle cleansing effect.
Facial Moisturizer
You can keep those fine wrinkles away with a facial moisturized formulated with argan oil. Apply a drop to your face and distribute it evenly on the skin with a dabber or your palms and fingertips. Dab a little extra on pimples and acne because argan oil has been proven to regulate the production of sebum in our skin. You can combine argan oil with some moringa therapy oil to give your skin more of nature’s nutrients.
Moringa-O2’s Herbal Therapy Oil, perfect for all skin types. Anti-bacterial and dermatologist-tested.
Overnight Hair Treatment
Massage four to ten drops of our Herbal, Hair, Scalp & Skin Therapy Oil with argan oil into your scalp and make sure to cover your hair from the roots to the tips. As a truly versatile herbal product, not only can it double as your facial moisturizer and nail conditioner, it also triples as your hair care solution. Leave it overnight with a shower cap on and rinse it in the morning. Do this hair treatment once a week to see the results: strong, healthy, and beautiful flowing hair!
Our Herbal Therapy Oil for the hair, scalp, and skin is available in 30ml, 55ml, and 240ml bottles so you can stock up in your home and bring one with you for out-of-town trips!
Find out more about the benefits of argan oil for the scalp and hair and be sure to visit our blogs for more helpful tips for your hair and skincare routines. Now that you know all about the benefits of this miracle oil, also known as “liquid gold,” it’s time to include it in your beauty regimen!
Be sure to check out our full list of Moringa-O2 hair and skin care products, enhanced with the nourishing benefits of argan oil.