Flowering:
Spring.
Provenance, origin:
Morocco.
Commonly known as:
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (I.N.C.I.), Argan oil, Argan tree oil, Iron tree, Olive tree of Morocco.
Location:
South-west of Morocco, region of Tindouf in Algeria.
Benefits:
Emollient, toning, soothing, healing, firming, softening, antioxidant, nourishing, moisturizing, regenerating, protective, softening, regenerating, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal.
Botanical name:
Argania spinosa.
Extraction process:
First cold pressure.
Phytochemical composition:
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (linoleic acid), monounsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid), saturated fatty acids (palmitic acid, stearic acid), sterols (spinasterol, schottebol, campesterol), vitamin E (tocopherols and tocotrienols), phenolic compounds (ferulic, syringic, vanillic acid), triterpenic alcohols (beta-amyrin, butyrospermol, tirucallol), triacylglycerides, carotenoids (xanthophylls), phytosterols (cycloartane), squalene.
Physical characteristics:
Appearance : Oily liquid ; Color : Yellow to amber ; Odor : Faint hazelnut ; Touch : Fat.
Family:
Sapotaceae.
Sensorial properties:
Quality : 100% pure, virgin and of natural origin ingredients ; Resulting from organic farming ; Density : 0,908 - 0,918 g/cm3 ; Oxidative potential : Very stable with an induction time of 16,6 (110°C, 10 L/h) ; Comedogenicity index : 0 ; Saponification index : 190 - 195 mgKOH/g ; Insoluble in water ; Soluble in chloroform and hexane.
Part of the plant extracted:
Fruits (kernels).
Concerns:
All skin and hair types, but more particularly dry skin, mature skin and dry and damaged hair. Also indicated against dandruff, brittle nails, and in the prevention of stretch marks.