How is argan oil used in hair?

Argan oil is derived from the cold pressing of kernels extracted from the fruits of the argan tree, a tree with the botanical name Argania spinosa which primarily grows in the southwest of Morocco. Today, it is globally recognised for its multiple benefits, making argan oil a true economic asset for Morocco. Local production companies, organised in a network around an EIG (Economic Interest Group), have received several certifications such as the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) and the Ecocert Organic in 2014.

Due to its biochemical composition, argan oil provides several benefits when applied to hair.

• Rich in Vitamin E and squalene, compounds antioxidants, this vegetable oil protects the hair from external aggressions (pollution, sun, cigarette smoke...) that generate an overproduction of free radicals. This phenomenon, known as oxidative stress, is a factor linked to the deterioration of hair fibres, the appearance of white hair, or even hair loss. Argan oil and the molecules it contains neutralise free radicals to prevent them from causing harm and maintain good hair quality for as long as possible.

• Thanks to its content in essential fatty acids, this oil revitalises dehydrated and dry hair, providing it with shine. It is therefore recommended for dull and tired hair.

• It possesses anti-inflammatory properties and soothes certain scalp conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis. It also helps to reduce the sometimes unsightly oily dandruff.