Argan oil or golden oil named after it's color, is coming from south Morocco region, between Agadir and Essaouira. Due to climate change the trees are risking extinction,making the oil rare, 40 trees gives one litre.
Both humans and animals get a good benefits from the nuts.
Ps: - Tajine with Argan goats meat tastes delicious , the oil tastes like grilled nut so you can imagine the meat ;)
- The region is very arid with poor economy, Argan gave an opportunity to local people especially Housewives to create female cooperatives, helping the community to have better life.
The process of the oil making
The ladies cracking the nuts.
After roesting the nuts, grinding and pressing them.
Final result, golden oil contains Omega 3, 6 and vit E, virtues are :
- Protection from cardiovascular illnesses.
- Reduces bad cholesterol.
- Antioxydant.
Cosmetic use:
- Anti acne and skin spots
- Anti aging skin treatment.
- Hear nourishement and protection from external aggresions (sun, wind...)
NB: Argan oil becomes toxic under cooking temperature, use it only as a dressing.
The cosmetic one can not be used for consumption.
The edible one is good for both, beauty treatement and cuisine.
Bonus:
Argan oil mask for dry hair
- 1 banana
- 1 yellow of an egg
- 1 natural yogurt
- 2 table spoons argan oil.
All in a blender, apply on brushed hear and let it do the job for at least half hour.
Best is during hammam ( phase1) or while you are busy house cleaning.
Face treatement
Best applied at ( phase4) of hammam ritual as an evening anti aging treatment, you can add it to your night cream or use it pure.
Fast sun tanning
To have a long -lasting tan during summer and the rest of the year, it is best to scrub the old skin out during Hammam session or shower before your first sun exposer, apply a mixture of 1 table spoon argan oil, 2 table spoons of carrot juice and a drop of lemon juice, spray the mixture all over the body and enjoy your tanning.
Don' t hesitate to contact me via email or facebook if you wanna order Argan oil, both cosmetic and comestible are available.
Greatful to mother 's earth generosity, please give her some love back , she will always look after you.
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