Common Names
Argan Oil
Botanical Name
Argania spinosa
Family
Sapotaceae
Medicinal Uses
African, Hair, Skin Care, Wrinkles.
Properties
Emollient, Skin tonic.
Parts Used
Seed oil
Constituents
fatty acids, sterols, tocopherols(vitamin e), phenols, carotenes, squalene.
Habitat
Largely found only in forests in Southwestern Morocco along the border of the Sahara.
Side Effects
When ingested orally, argan oil may cause digestive upset including nausea, gas, or diarrhea. It may also cause loss of appetite or bloating, and some people may experience skin reactions like rashes or acne breakouts.
How to Prepare
Use as a skin care oil in massage blends and in hair care. Often combined with olive oil, which complements and resembles its chemical makeup.
