Argan oil is a powerful antioxidant, UV protector and free radical neutralizer, and rich in vitamins that strengthen hair and increase its elasticity. And, it's used in the entire MoroccanOil product line: from the Original Moroccan Oil Treatment to the MoroccanOil Luminous Hairspray.
Argan Oil is produced from the kernels of the argan tree. While it grows natively in Southwest Morocco, it's also grown today in the orchards of Israel. Argan oil is known for its powerful nutritive, cosmetic, and medicinal properties.
The argan oil found in products today is extracted from the argan kernels through the use of mechanical presses. It's rich in natural vitamin E, phenols and phenolic acid, carotenes, squalene, and more. It's more resistant to oxidation than olive oil. In Morocco, argan oil is used for dipping bread, on couscous, salads, and more. Unroasted argan oil is used traditionally in the treatment of skin diseases, and most recently, in a variety of beauty products.