Beauty Secrets of Argan Oil
Those who don’t have a bottle of argan oil yet raise their hands! Argan oil is THE trendy beauty product. When I bought a bottle of it, I knew nothing about its virtues. I discovered all about them in front of my mirror, and it became my most-treasured cosmetic: anti-aging serum, body and hair care... Argan oil can be used for almost everything so the bottle gets empty very quickly –almost as fast as my spots disappear and my complexion becomes radiant. It is no coincidence that Argan oil has the color of gold; it’s a beauty treasure.
Origins
Argan oil is exclusively made in Morocco. Choose it well: it must be 100% organic (paraben, paraffin and preservatives-free). You will find it in drugstores, organic stores and in the beauty rays of your supermarket.
Argan Oil Composition
Argan oil is rich in vitamin E (antioxidant), tocopherols (a natural antioxidant substance), anti-free radicals and unsaturated fatty acids that nourish the cells.
Argan Oils is Prodigious For Your Skin
Regenerating and hydrating, Argan oil is a magic potion that treats all skins problems. You can put your face care, anti-wrinkle creams and concealers in the closet, Argan oil is a wonderful 4 in 1.
● Nourishing: Argan oil nourishes the dermis and the epidermis with nutritional elements and repairs the hydrolipidic layer. You can also use it to heal chapped lips or hands.
● Anti-wrinkle: Argan oil has high vitamin E and antioxidant contents which make it the perfect anti-aging care. Here is an anti-wrinkle recipe with argan oil and lemon essential oil. Each evening, apply on your face a mix of argan oil with a few drops of lemon essential oil. There are visible results from the first month. This recipe can also heal small acne scars.
● Anti-acne: The combined action of argan oil and ghassoul is very effective against acne. Mix some ghassoul with water and dip a cotton bud in it; apply on spots. Rinse with warm water, then apply a mixture of argan oil and thyme essential oil.
● Anti-shadows under the eyes: Argan oil has a plumping effect. You want to diminish the bags under your eyes? Mix grated carrot with grated cucumber, add some argan oil and a few drops of lemon essential oil. Apply on your face and leave on for 1 hour. Another tip: soak two cotton disks with argan oil mixed with green tea powder and rose water and apply on your eyes.
Argan Oil is a Fabulous Body Oil
Argan oil helps fighting against cellulite and unwanted curves. Massage the areas where cellulite appears with a mixture of argan oil, paraffin oil and lemongrass essential oil, with a from-the-outside-to-the-inside gesture, for 30 minutes. Make this massage every day for 2 to 3 weeks for best results.
Argan Oil is a Wonderful Hair Oil
If you want to give strength and shine to your hair, adopt argan oil. Mix some argan oil, castor oil and jojoba oil in equal quantities and apply on your hair for 30 minutes before shampoo. This natural beauty mask will make your hair stronger.