You may have heard of argan oil as the "liquid gold" hailing from Morocco. Well this is for very good reasons. Argan oil is a rare elixir that is celebrated for its naturally packed ingredients that do wonders for your body. Having been used for thousands of years, it is packed with natural components that may have many benefits for your hair, skin, and nails. Today, the people of Morocco still harvest and produce this oil for cosmetic purposes as an answer to their skin-related problems. Let us delve deeper into what these benefits are.

SKIN

Argan oil has been used a natural remedy for several skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, skin rashes. Its smooth consistency is a great healer and moisturizer for dry and irritated skin. This is because argan oil is condensed with antioxidants which aid in canceling pout free radicals absorbed by the skin that are a result of everyday stressors such as pollution, sunlight, or bad nutrition. After some time, they can greatly contribute to skin damage if they are not minimized or canceled out. In other words, free radicals are one of the main causes of aging skin. However, this means that argan oil is powerful enough to be an effective anti-aging treatment. As for skin with scars, dark spots or hyperpigmentation, argan oil helps in fading them away over time. The natural tocopherol chemicals in it help to heal and protect the sensitive skin that was disrupted by miniscule wounds or acne on the skin. Although, argan oil may help to heal more severe scars such as those from burns or cuts. It also helps to fade pigmentation and dark spots by suppressing the production of excess pigment in the skin. Over time, argan oil may be able to cleanse your skin as well. Now, this may be surprising to hear, but argan oil may be able to draw out extra sebum on the face that accumulates over time, leading to clearer skin and an overall decrease in clogged pores. This is especially beneficial for oily or acne-prone skin because it can reverse its negative effects over time while adding hydration, smoothness, and suppleness.

HAIR

Most of argan oil’s commercial success comes from hair-related products. Its same components that were previously mentioned have similar effects on the hair as they do the skin. Specifically, studies have shown that argan oil is especially beneficial for color-treated hair. The oil helps to prevent damage to the exterior side of the hair shaft and retains both natural and artificial hair colors. The oil also leaves a protective, hydrating coat to the strands without weighing it down. Since it is slippery enough, it makes a great detangler and leave-in conditioner for after the shower. However, argan oil is perhaps best known for its fortifying, hydrating properties and ability to improve hair texture issues like frizz, fraying, and split ends. This makes the oil one of the most popular natural hair masks. Argan oil is filled with strengthening Vitamin E and protective fatty acids that prevent dryness and dullness in the hair. One can expect smoother, bouncier hair that is full of life. On the scalp, its anti-inflammatory properties help to soothe the scalp and prevent dandruff by moisturizing it. Over time, it can help to make the hair grow longer and stronger by protecting the hair follicle and minimizing fallout and breakage. Overall, argan oil may lead to thicker, healthier and overall better hair in terms of quality.

NAILS

Similar to the hair cuticle, argan oil repairs the skin and nail barriers around your fingertips and keeps them moisturized. The keratin in the oil helps to fill in small gaps in the nails to make them denser and thicker. As a result, you can expect stronger nails and healthy cuticles that are less likely to break or peel. When applied topically for a long time, argan oil may help to grow the nails out substantially. It does this by keeping them from breaking and fortifying the cuticle barrier by depositing nutrients that are absorbed and kept in the skin. This creates nails that are easier to file down and shape or even paint over if that is your thing. With a smoother nailbed texture, substances like nail polish or nail glue may adhere better without damaging it.