Argan Oil (Organic)

Argan Oil is a cold-pressed oil from the kernels of the Moroccan argan tree, golden in colour and naturally high in vitamin E (tocopherols). Its vitamin E and balanced fatty acids soften and condition the skin, absorbing quickly to leave it smooth and nourished — a favourite for mature and dry skin, and for nails and cuticles. On hair it smooths the cuticle, reduces frizz and adds shine to dry ends without a heavy feel.

• INCI: Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
• Extraction: cold pressed
• Fatty-acid profile: balanced oleic + linoleic, naturally high in vitamin E
• Comedogenic rating: 0 (low)
• Feel: light, fast-absorbing; suits most skin, especially dry and mature
• How to use: up to 100% as a face, body, nail or hair oil, or 3–15% of the oil phase in creams and lotions
• Solubility: oil-soluble · Shelf life: 24 months

Argan oil has been hand-produced by women’s cooperatives in Morocco for generations. A 2018 review in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences examined how the fatty acids in oils like this behave on the skin.

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Is this Argan Oil cold pressed? Yes — cold pressed to protect its vitamin E and colour.

Can it be used in facial serums? Yes — it is a premium serum base for normal, dry and mature skin.

Can it be used on hair? Yes — one of the most popular hair oils for smoothing frizz and adding shine.