argan oil
Argan oil – regenerating skin protection from fair hand pressing
Organic argan oil strengthens the skin barrier, protects against moisture loss and wrinkles – fairly obtained through traditional hand pressing in Morocco.
Introduction / Brief description
Argan oil (INCI: Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil ) is one of the world's most precious plant oils. Extracted from the oil-rich seeds of the Moroccan argan tree, this golden-yellow oil has an intensely skin-smoothing, moisture-binding, and cell-protecting effect. Traditional processing in women's cooperatives using gentle hand pressing guarantees the highest quality—sustainable, fair, and rich in bioactive ingredients. Ideal for mature, sensitive, or inflamed skin.
Origin & Production
The argan tree grows exclusively in a small area in southwest Morocco. 1 liter of cold-pressed argan oil requires 30 kg of fruit from 6–8 trees – a process that takes approximately 20 hours of manual labor. The fruits are collected by Berber women, dried in the sun, cracked open, and gently pressed by hand. This elaborate process not only ensures the highest quality but also directly supports the livelihoods and education of women in rural cooperatives.
Modern machine pressing vs. handcraft
In contrast to industrial cold-pressing, traditional hand-pressing preserves the full content of tocopherols, phytosterols, and unsaturated fatty acids. Machine-deodorized argan oil loses valuable ingredients through heat treatment – in favor of a neutral scent, but at the expense of effectiveness. We use only cold-pressed organic argan oil from fair trade, hand-pressed oil without deodorization.
Effect on skin and hair
- Cell renewing & anti-aging : The high linoleic acid content stimulates skin regeneration, smoothes and prevents wrinkles.
- Skin barrier strengthening : Ceramides & phytosterols improve skin elasticity and protect against moisture loss.
- Antioxidant : Vitamin E (tocopherols) protects against free radicals and light-induced skin aging.
- Anti-inflammatory : Triterpenes & phytosterols relieve redness, act against blemishes, acne and eczema.
- Soothing for skin problems : Ideal for neurodermatitis, psoriasis, irritated or itchy skin.
Use in natural cosmetics
Argan oil has many uses, including:
- Regenerating facial oils & anti-aging formulations
- Moisturizing creams for mature & sensitive skin
- Protective hair oils and leave-in care for dry lengths
- Repairing care products for skin problems
Special features / Who is it suitable for?
- ✔ For dry, sensitive & mature skin types
- ✔ Also suitable for inflamed or barrier-damaged skin
- ✔ Comedogenicity level: low – also suitable for combination skin
- ✔ Fair trade, organic & sustainable through hand pressing
- ✔ Unadulterated quality without deodorization or roasting
Conclusion
Argan oil is a multi-talented skincare product: anti-aging, moisturizing, soothing, and anti-inflammatory. Fairly hand-pressed from certified organic cultivation, this high-quality oil not only protects your skin but also strengthens traditional village structures and ensures the preservation of argan trees – for ethical, effective natural cosmetics.
Our natural cosmetics with argan oil
Discover our hand-picked care products with cold-pressed organic argan oil – for regenerated, elastic & protected skin.
Bio Glow Mask with Argan Oil
Bio Argan Body Wash Schizandra Sensitive
Regenerating organic facial oil with argan oil
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