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What Are the Benefits of Argan Oil?

Argan oil is produced by several women's cooperatives in Morocco, and is prized for its culinary, cosmetic and medicinal virtues. It is often added to cosmetics because it contains high levels of antioxidants.

  1. Moisturizer

    • Argan oil contains vitamin E, which helps moisturize and protect skin from signs of aging, and also strengthens the hair and nails. It is often used to treat acne and scarring.

    Culinary Value

    • Argan oil can be used to enhance fish dishes with its nutty flavor, or as a dressing for salads.

    Heart Health

    • Argan oil is cholesterol free and contains monosaturated fats and oleic acids that help decrease levels of bad cholesterol.

    Blood Pressure

    • According to the British Journal of Nutrition, argan oil was proved to lower blood pressure in hypertensive rats during a seven-week study. Further study is needed to confirm the same results in human test subjects.

    Massage

    • Argan oil has anti-inflammatory properties that make it useful for relieving arthritis pain and massaging sore muscles.

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