How is cold pressed virgin argan oil made?
Argan oil is made from the kernels of the fruits that grow on argan trees. After the nuts have been collected, the nuts are dried to remove the fleshy part. Or it is removed mechanically to speed up the process before starting the extraction process.
Then the argan nut in the argan fruit is opened to collect the argan kernels, which is all done by hand. For culinary argan oil, the seeds are first roasted, with cosmetic argan oil this is not done to prevent a nutty smell.
The grains are ground and pressed into a brown puree, leaving a pure unfiltered argan oil. After this it is placed in barrels and the substance is left for about two weeks so that the solids can settle to the bottom. The clearer argan oil is filtered, leaving pure argan oil.
Characteristics
This vegetable oil has been extensively tested and approved for use in Cosmetics
- Common name: Argan oil cold pressed Virgin Unroasted
- Roasted: No
- Origin: Morocco
- Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
- INCI: Argania Spinosa
- Organic: Yes
- Natural ingredient : Argan seeds
- Refined: No
- Fragrance: Yes
- SKAL certified organic: Yes
- Vegan: Yes
- Animal-free : Yes
- Extra additions: No
- Preservatives: No
- Shelf life: 12 months
How are the argan fruits grown and collected?
There are 2 traditional ways to harvest the argan oil.
1. The argan nuts are picked up when they fall from the tree in late July and early August or are thrown from the trees with stones.
2. They pick up the argan nuts from the ground that the goats spit out after eating the fleshy fruit part.
What is argan oil most commonly used for?
It can be applied directly to the skin. It is often mixed in a number of cosmetic products such as soaps, shampoos and conditioners.
What are the benefits of unroasted argan oil?
Argan oil can improve the health of the skin, nails and hair. Argan oil contains vitamins that along with several beneficial properties make a powerful combination to promote skin health.
- Improving skin health
- Improve nail health
- Improve hair health
- Preventing hair loss
- Preventing acne
- Preventing wrinkles
- Strengthening skin
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