Include argan oil in your beauty regime

The cosmetic and culinary goodness of argan oil is being recognised in the world of beauty and health.  The oil produced from fruit of Morocan Argan tree has been used by the natives of Morocco for several centuries now. It is light and non-greasy in nature and gets quickly absorbed by the skin.

WTN tell you why this oil, also known as liquid gold, must be included in your everyday beauty regime and otherwise too…

Checks cholesterol, manages weight:

When included as a part of diet, argan oil keeps the bad cholesterol in control through a combination of plant sterol – schottenol and spinasterol. Also, it ups digestive function by increasing pepsin concentration in gastric juices. This result in more energy, less hunger bouts and thus weight loss

Prevents cancer & has anti-inflammatory properties:

Argan oil protects the skin from free-radicals with the help of antioxidants which could lead to skin cancer.  Also, the flavonoids provide relief from sore muscles and joints if applied on the affected area. It is also effective in treating bug bites, rashes and superficial infections.

Moisturises & tones skin:

The oil is rich in vitamin A, E and fatty acids and makes the skin supple within no time. Its properties also helps skin regain its natural beauty and can be used gently around the eyes too. Also, it is excellent in treating dry skin conditions such as eczema, dryness irritation and repairing damaged skin.

Delays aging:

The oil evens out the fine wrinkles and reduces the deep ones. The anti-oxidant properties also give it a youthful glow and restores skin’s elasticity.  Saponins in the oil reactivate the ability of regeneration of skin cells.

Sooths acne & heals razor bumps:

Considered to be dry, the oil can be safely used on the face without fearing breakouts. Rather, the triterpenoids found in the oil soothes the skin and helps reduce inflammation and speeds up the healing process of burned or damaged skin. It works on warts and scars razor burns and bumps men suffer from after shaving too.

Tames frizzy hair:

Argan oil is a blessing for damaged, brittle, dry and lifeless hair. Regular use of the oil can reduce the frizziness and split-ends. It hydrates hair really well and leaves it bouncy if massaged and left overnight. It nourishes the keratin by penetrating the shafts and follicles. This way it treats the damaged and coloured hair. Also, it helps style and get some shine for dry hair when applied on moist hair. If you blow dry or use hot straightners regularly, apply argan oil to protect the strands from direct heat. Secondly, it promotes cell regeneration which is essential for hair re-growth.

Prevents stretch marks, scars sagging:

Ugly stretch marks on breasts, stomach, buttocks and thighs are a major concern for women. But the vitamin E in argan oil increases the elasticity of the skin and prevents stretch marks, scars and sagging.

Treats brittle nails, dry elbows & heels:

The anti-oxidants in the oil protect skin, hair, and nails from the UV radiation. It softens brittle nails, dry hands and feet leaving them soft and nourished.   Gently massaging it on the cuticles nails and cracked hands and feet helps cell production.

Flip side

In case you are allergic to nuts, you could suffer from a reaction from argan oil as well.-Window To New