The oil from the nut of the argan tree is only found naturally in southern Morocco. The goats in that region seem to know a tasty thing when they have a regular experience of it. These animals have been plumping themselves around argan trees for for a long time because they thrive on the fruit from this wonder tree which the locals call the “tree of life.” The argan tree is the symbolic tree of life because it stops soil erosion and the seeds are used to produce the precious oil that has beneficial properties.
In the old days the women in the area worked for long days to extract the oil from the fruit. These argan nuts were hand cracked between two stones and the seeds were naturally heated. Then these roasted seeds were pounded into a paste that was cold pressed so the oil could be obtained. The amount of work it took to produce the oil made the finished product prohibitively expensive. Today argan oil is processed with machinery, but it is still one of the most expensive oils in the world. The Argan tree is listed as an endangered and rare species by UNESCO and that protection makes the oil even more rare and valuable.
The price tag for argan oil for wellness is high but it’s very worthwhile. The oil from the argan tree is rich in vitamin E as well as other anti-oxidants that regenerate skin cells and eliminate free radicals. Even though the argan tree oil is more expensive than olive oil and other skin oils used for skin ailments it is highly regarded as one of the best anti-aging and hair care products in the world.
The natural phenol compounds as well as the alpha tocopherols in the oil have recognized anti-aging properties. When the oil passes the skin barrier it has the ability to repair hair follicles. The omega 9 and omega 3 in the oil deliver essential nutrition for the hair that helps alleviate conditions like dandruff, as well as frizzy and unmanageable dry hair.
Even muscles demonstrate responsiveness to organic argan oil. Muscles tend to stay toned and healthy when the oil is massaged into different muscle groups. Arthritis and other painful conditions can be treated successfully with argan tree oil when the oil permeates the joints and the surrounding tissue.
This incredible oil has no cholesterol so it’s great cooking oil that effectively reduces the risk of heart disease. In fact, some physicisans say it’s better than olive oil when it comes to preventing a breakdown in cell activity that can create malignancies.
Many people who use it as a skin product notice the nut-like roasted scent, but it disappears once it is immersed into the skin. Women from all over the world proclaim that acne, wrinkles, and reoccurring dry skin disappear quickly so smell is not an issue.
Argan oil is a versatile natural treatment that can alleviate a variety of symptoms without fear of any side effects. It is truly “liquid gold” for rejuvenating damaged cells and stimulating the immune system.
