Argan Oil also known as Oil of Morocco or ‘Liquid Gold’ has long been a well-kept secret known only to those who have sought the absolute best in hair and skin care. Argan Oil remains one of the rarest oils in the world due to the small and very specific growing areas.
It all starts with the Moroccan Tree which is grown in South Western Morocco. The Moroccan Tree also known as ‘The Tree of Life’ is extremely well adapted to drought and other environmentally harsh conditions and bears a fruit which is a delicacy for tree climbing goats. The goats eat the fruit but leave the hard nut untouched. These nuts are then gathered by locals who extract the Argan Oil from the kernels via a cold pressing process (see video below).
The entire Silk Oil of Morocco range is enhanced with this revolutionary ingredient which is rich in Vitamin E, antioxidants, omega-6 and omega-9 essential fatty acids all of which help to provide hair and skin with intense moisture and hydration.
WHY IS ARGAN OIL SO SPECIAL?
According to “The Journal of Pharmacy & Pharamcology” based in France, using the “Traditional” process in the production of Argan Oil it takes a single person 58 hours to produce 2 – 2.5 litres of Argan Oil and this uses 100kg of fruit. No wonder it’s the most expensive Oil in the world… even with the new “mechanical” process which is being adopted in some places in Morocco, to produce 4 – 6 litres of Argan Oil – it still takes 13 hours of work and uses 100kg of fruit! Argan Oil is very difficult to make, it takes hours of manual labour that does not come free, so unfortunately there is no such thing as cheap Argan Oil.
BENEFITS OF ARGAN OIL
Argan Oil is an incredibly rich source of Vitamin E and essential fatty acids. It has astonishing moisturising and conditioning properties that assist in keeping hair and skin feeling nourished and hydrated. Argan Oil is not only considered a “super food” for the whole body, it also consists of twice as much Vitamin E as olive oil as well as vital antioxidants, phenols, carotenes, squalene and essential fatty acids.
Key Benefits:
- Rich source of Vitamin E
- Rich in omega-6 and omega-9 essential fatty acids
- Rich in antioxidants
- Non-greasy, lightweight and easily absorbed
- Astonishing moisturising and conditioning properties
- Assists in keeping hair and skin nourished and hydrated
WHAT DOES ‘COLD PRESSED’ ARGAN OIL MEAN?
It’s no secret that Silk Oil of Morocco products are infused with ‘Cold Pressed’ Certified Organic Argan Oil… but what does ‘Cold Pressed’ actually mean? Basically this means that the Argan fruit has been handpicked and cold pressed to produce a very high quality oil with high antioxidant levels and moisture. ‘Cold Pressing’ to extract oil is regarded as the most effective method for extracting oils without damaging them. Other methods of oil extraction include boiling, solvent extraction and refining operations which can damage the properties and benefits of the oil stripping it of its natural antioxidants, vitamins and colour. With Argan oil gaining in popularity, there are all sorts of products popping up on the market claiming to use ‘Pure Argan Oil’ but how many of these products actually contain 100% fresh and 100% natural Argan Oil? There are many variations of Argan Oil quality on the market, it is very important that you are aware of what you are purchasing and using on your hair and skin.
WHAT DOES ‘CERTIFIED ORGANIC’ ARGAN OIL MEAN?
OK, so you now know what ‘Cold Pressed’ means… what about the term ‘Certified Organic’? The term organic refers to the farming methods used to cultivate herbs, essential oils and plants. For a company to gain certification they must follow stringent guidelines during the planting, growing and extraction process. This ensures the farming methods are free from; artificial fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, synthetic weedicides, growth hormones and genetic modifications. Silk Oil of Morocco enriches every Hair Care product in the range with ‘Certified Organic’ Argan Oil. But it doesn’t stop there, Silk also uses other “Certified Organic’ ingredients throughout the range such as ‘Certified Organic’ Aloe Vera and Evening Primrose Oil to name a few.
SOME OF THE MANY USES OF ARGAN OIL
There have been endless uses for Argan Oil discovered over the years… everyone has their own ways of using this incredible oil…but what is clear, is that Argan Oil can be extremely useful for a variety of hair and skin concerns. See below a few examples of what Argan Oil can do for you!
