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Learn about the pure Moroccan Argan oil
Argan oil is an oil produced from the indigenous Moroccan Argan tree. In morocco is used for culinary as well as cosmetic purposes. The Moroccan Argan oil is best known for its ability to moisturize and repair damaged hair. Other benefits of this oil include its ability to heal damaged or cracked skin and also its ability to clear acne. Due to the many benefits of this oil, there are a lot of people who want to buy it, and this has made it become one of the most sort-for and one of the most expensive oils in the world.
Due to the high level of demand, it makes it difficult to get the very high-quality original Argan oil which has become very expensive, leading to the production of impure and unreal or diluted Argan oil gotten at a cheaper rate. It might be preferable for some people to get the diluted oils but why not spend the extra money and buy the original which gives you a 100% satisfaction.
Buying Argan oil, even in Morocco, does not guarantee that is the oil is original and undiluted except you bought it from well-known stalls or directly from the manufactures in Morocco which is ECOCERT certified.
I am writing this article to help you know how to identify high-quality Argan oil when visiting a stall in Morocco or outside Morocco. This is because the popularity of Argan oil has brought about the production of many products that claim to be original or pure Argan oil but from experience, many are far from it. I want you to know how to identify and avoid fake products and know those that are worth your money.
Let us take a look at some of those attributes used to determine the originality of a product.
Ingredients’ List
When buying, check for those products with only one ingredient, which is 100% Argan/ kernel oil. It should contain no paraffin, preservatives or fragrances and not even water. It should just be pure organic Argan oil.
From research carried out, it shows that when other ingredients are added or combined with Argan oil, the effects of the oil is degraded.
Packaging
The effect of sunlight on Argan oil reduces its effectiveness; therefore, do not buy Argan products sold in plastic or clear bottles. The best way of storing Argan oil is in dark glass containers and not even clear glass containers. An added advantage of glass being that it is eco-friendly and can be recycled.
You should go for products packaged in dark amber bottles with a spray cap for easy usage.
Price
Argan oil is difficult to make and many hours of labour is needed to carefully process and produce quality products and this is why the price of this commodity is not cheap. However, this does not imply that the most expensive oil is the best, but I am sure you would like to pay good money for quality.
Majorly, the prices of Argan oils are based on the concentration of Argan in the product. Carefully check the products to know the level of Argan used in the product and do not choose one with low Argan concentration. As I earlier noted, it is best, however, to go for a product with 100% Argan concentration and no added chemicals.
Do not give in to those pricey skincare brands that include Argan among a list of many other ingredients. This implies that you have spent your money for nothing because the Argan is less effective in the products.
Finally, the price to be paid for Argan oil is not easily said, but it is important to note that it should be at a reasonable price.
Scent
Argan oil nutty but mild aroma and some people also know it to have the smell of rubber band or popcorn (that is funny if you ask me). However, the scent it produces disappears after some minutes of application on the body because original Argan oil absorbs very fast.
For you to identify a good Argan oil quality, you should have in mind that Argan oil should have less perfume. If the Argan oil is deodorized, it leads to the elimination of its original scent which also leads to the removal of those nutrients that make the oil effective.
Therefore, I suggest you avoid strong-smelling or even odourless oils because in both cases, these oils become suspicious.
Texture
The texture of Argan oil should be non-sticky, smooth and less watery. This makes it able to disappear properly into your skin giving you a soothing effect.
Colour
Argan oil used for cosmetic purposes have a golden-yellow colour. If the colour is too light, it implies it has been mixed with other oils. On the other hand, culinary Argan oil has a golden-brown colour.
Label
Be sure to check if the product is labelled “cold-pressed”, “100% pure” and or “Made in Morocco”. It should at least also have the certification of ECOCERT.
Sediment
As this is a natural product and due to the nature of the plant from which it is produced, sediment content is a sign of quality and there is nothing unusual about it. When it contains sediment, it implies that the product is natural and has good quality as well. Original oil that is not refined efficiently will contain tiny particles at the bottom of a product and have a cloudy appearance, but this should not scare you. The sediments are part of the oil which are insoluble and are made up of fatty alcohols, sterols, carotenoids etc. Therefore, you can use the oil as it is original.
Cosmetic or Culinary
These are the two types of Argan oil available.
They have different methods of processing to produce different grades. For the culinary Argan oil, the nuts are roasted before any other activity and this reduces major cosmetic-rich nutrients. On the other hand, the nuts are not roasted in the cosmetic grade. Meaning all the important nutrients needed by the hair and skin are intact.
Source
Buy Argan oil that has a certified manufacturer so that you can be certain that the product is original as well as the quality high.
Final thought
Buying original Argan oil can prove to be a difficult task, but with the right knowledge, you can buy a product that will serve you 100%. Be sure to buy products that are indigenously produced as the money paid helps the citizens and also generally supports the local economy.
