Oils are very important whether in cooking or in self-care activities in our daily lives.
One of such important oils that has various purposes is Argan Oil, also known as 'liquid gold'.
Argan oil is made from kernels that grow on the argan trees indigenous to Morocco. It can be used in its pure form on the skin or ingested in order to provide several health benefits.
The oil is used in supplement capsules to be taken orally.
In addition to these, it is also popularly mixed into a number of cosmetic products like shampoos, soaps, and conditioners.
Argan oil has been used over the years to improve the health of skin, hair, and nails due to its richness in fatty acids and vitamin E.
Organic Argan Oil from Morocco from Organic Trade and Investments is 100% organic and safe for use.
Here are five benefits of argan oil you have been missing out on if you don't use it.
1. Moisturises your skin
Most people use argan oil as a moisturiser. Due to its abundance in Vitamin E, it is used in a lot of lotions, soap and hair conditioners. It can be applied on the skin or ingested in the form of supplements for their moisturising effect.
2. Gets rid of acne and skin conditions
Argan oil has healing properties including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This help reduces symptoms for various of different inflammatory skin conditions like psoriasis and rosacea. The results will be best achieved when the oil is applied directly to the skin.
For cases of hormonal acne that is caused by excess sebum, argan oil's anti-sebum effects can effectively regulate the amount of sebum on the skin. The result is a smoother, calmer and clearer complexion. Apply OTI Organic Argan Oil from Morocco directly to your skin at least twice a day. You should start to see results after three weeks.
3. Improves healing of wounds
The antidioxants in argan oil are strong properties that can increase the healing rate of wounds. This coupled with the Vitamin E present will help the development of skin tissues to cover up a cut. You can apply some argan oil from OTI on the surface of the sound after cleaning it with saline solution.
4. Prevents and reduces stretch marks
One of the skin issues people struggle with is stretch marks. This occurs when parts of the body expand to support weight gain. Stretch marks are common in pregnant women whose waistline and stomach stretch to accommodate the unborn child.
A 2016 study found that a water-in-oil cream containing argan oil improved skin elasticity. Thus, resulting in the reduction of stretch marks. Apply argan oil directly to the affected area at least twice per day. Starting this as soon as you suspect you see stretch marks will yield best results.
5. Slows down ageing of the skin
Argan oil is famous anti-ageing treatment properties. Researchers have found that combining oral and cosmetic argan oil led to a significant increase in the elasticity of the skin. You can get these benefits by applying argan oil directly to the skin, taking the oral supplements regularly or both.
