Argan Oil for Health and Beauty

How to Use Argan Oil

Argan Oil has been used in Morocco over the centuries for cooking and for its medicinal properties. The range of conditions for which Argan is claimed to have a beneficial effect are so astounding the it is hard not to be sceptical. However, like many 'natural' remedies it is only now that science is beginning to understand the complex path by which such substances work.

 

The Applications & Uses of Argan Oil

current areas of research and traditional applications for Moroccan Argan Oil:

i An Anti Ageing /beauty Treatment for skin and body ( traditional ) – cosmetic Moroccan Argan Oil  external use

ii Difficult dry skin conditions such as eczema,burns and sun damage – cosmetic argan oil external use

iii Possess active Anti Cancer properties – internal use

iv Relieve Arthritic pain  – Cosmetic Argan oil and Culinary Moroccan Argan Oil internal and external use

v Reduce Blood Cholesterol Culinary Moroccan Argan Oil internal use

 

Using Argan Oil

There are two forms of Argan Oil. One is for eating the other is a Cosmetic form used externally.

Using Cosmetic Argan Oil

Skin Moisturiser & Massage Oil

Argan may be used in its pure oil form or can be combined with a high quality base cream. In all cases the oil should be applied to clean skin. It can be used on the face or whole body. Apply sparingly and rub/massage the oil into the skin. The oil should quickly be absorbed and leave no oily residue.

Sun Bathing and Anti Ageing Tanning treatment

It has been found that Argan Oil can have an more rapid effect when used as a “base coat” when sunbathing. The Argan Oil can be applied to the skin, massaged in and then the Sun-Screen of your choice applied.

It appears that the warming and UV effects of the sub help the oil to penetrate and enhance its conditioning of the skin.

Eczema, Acne Psorisis and Dry Skin Conditions

Difficult skin conditions such as these often benefit from Argan Oil skin care. In such cases it may be beneficial to take the eating for of the oil in combination with the external use of the oil. Note that oils very often generate a “heat” like effect on the skin. Our feedback suggests that the oil is effective if used on an eczema condition when the skin is starting to heal and is unbroken. If the skin is cracked or red the external application of the oil may not prove helpful.

 

Culinary Argan Oil

Eating Argan oil is not used in place of Olive oil for high temperature cooking and frying but may be used for medium heat applications such as pan frying ingredients. In Morocco Argan Oil is used within cooking primarily for its roasted nutty flavour.

Argan is most commonly used in Morocco as a kind of butter. It is eaten by dipping bread into the oil and eating. This would be done with an Moroccan style of loaf which is a think domed bread.

Request our Free recipe e_Booklet for more ideas.

See our video how to make Moroccan Berber Bread.