LIKE GOLD DUST ARGAN OIL If you are one of the lucky ones to be in the know about Argan Oil then you will know of the amazing benefits of this incredible oil. However if you have not yet realized the many health benefits of Argan Oil then let us tell you a little bit about it. Argan oil is 100% natural and Organic oil, extracted from the Argan tree nuts which grow in the south western parts of Morocco and the western regions of Algeria. They live for up to 200 yrs, and only coming in to full maturity and production from around 40 to 60 years of age. The labor intensive task of production of the oil is taken on by the Berber women of the region. It provides a decent living and creates a social aspect to their lives, More importantly it allows the women to sustain their lives through fair trade. It takes one and a half days to produce 1 liter of Argan oil. This is why it is considered to be like Gold Dust. Argan oil comes in cosmetic as well as culinary form. The Nuts are grounded manually by a stone grinder and made in to a paste. The paste is cold pressed to obtain the cosmetic oil and then roasted and heated to higher temperatures to obtain the cooking oil from the same paste. Once this process has been completed the paste is dried to make dry Argan scrub which is amazing for the skin for exfoliation. So why should you use Argan oil and what is it good for? Argan Oil has twice as much Vitamin E as Olive oil and is very rich in Antioxidants. It contains 8 essential fatty acids including Linoleic which is not produced in the body and must be taken as a supplement. Studies have shown that as little as 0.5% linoleic acid can reduce Breast, Colorectal, Lung, Skin and Stomach Cancer. Argan oil contains 34-36 % Linoleic Acid. It is also rich in Omega 3, 6 and 9. Which target Cell growth, eliminate Water retention and combat depression as well as build a stronger immune system. Deficiency in Omega 9 can result in Eczema, Cracking finger tips, Dandruff, Hair loss, Behavioural changes, dry skin and Dry eyes, stiff joints, Mail sterility and Miscarriage. You can use Argan cooking oil on salads, with Bread and balsamic oil or drizzled on your pasta and rice. It has a delicious yet delicate nutty taste which makes a perfect addition to most dishes. Cosmetic Argan oil is probably the only oil you will ever need for your skin. It has a firming and lifting effect which is like no other product you could use on your face or body. It is fantastic for skin repair, and eliminating stretch marks as well as improving the elasticity and firming of the skin. It is very easily absorbed on the skin so all skin types can use it, and it is a potent anti aging oil. Moisturizes, soften s and heals symptoms of Eczema and Psoriases and smoothes out wrinkles. Due to it’s amazing benefits, Argan Oil has seen a massive increase in its demand. However you must be careful where you buy it from as some of them will not be entirely pure Argan oil. Your best bet would be to buy from reputable outlets such as The Change Initiative on Sheikh Zayed road or through reliable brands such as AMYS Marakesh Organic beauty products. By Atoosa Hariri.
Posted on: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 11:48:03 +0000
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