Argan Oil in General
How Argan Oil is Produced
You may have seen or even been using the Argan oil but do you know how this oil is produced? This precious commodity of Morocco has been making the rounds in the west and making its way into the beauty and kitchen cabinets of people all over the world! The reason behind the great buzz on Argan oil is its numerous benefits to the skin, hair, nails and even the body’s health.
This oil earned the nickname of Moroccan miracle oil. This is because of the amazing essential nutrients that is found in the oil. The oil is loaded with Vitamin E, essential unsaturated fatty acids, Squalene, Ferulic acid, phenols and numerous antioxidants that help smoothen skin, prevent skin aging, strengthen hair as well as condition and strengthen nails. The essential fatty acids in the oil is healthy for the heart and also to the brain. Because of its potent antioxidant properties it is an effective defence against harmful agents that damage the cells of the body.
The liquid gold of Morocco is yet another name that this oil is called. This is indeed a precious commodity for the people of Morocco especially the Berber tribe. The Berber tribe has been producing the oil for culinary, medicinal and beauty purposes. After the news about the wonders of this liquid gold of Morocco spread to the west, the oil was highly demanded for. This gave rise to cooperatives in Morocco with women as its employees to produce the liquid gold. This high demand for the oil has been bringing in to the women of Morocco needed finance to support their families.