Argan Oil, Middle Eastern Women's Beauty Secret

Argan oil illustration (Marina Pershina-Pixabay)

JAKARTA - The name argan oil in Indonesia may not be as famous as olive oil. Even though argan oil itself has become one of the beauty secrets of women in the Middle East, which makes their skin look moisturised and has shiny black hair.

Argan oil comes from the seed extract of the argania spinosa tree, a plant that grows in Morocco. This oil contains vitamin A, vitamin E, antioxidants, omega-6 fatty acids, and linoic acid.

In fact, many cosmetic companies have made argan oil as a raw material for making skin and hair care products.

However, you can also look for pure argan essential oil to apply directly to the skin and hair.

Argan oil is known to be effective in protecting the skin from sun exposure. By using argan oil as a moisturizer, you can prevent burns and hyperpigmentation or uneven skin tone. In fact, it can be used for the prevention of melanoma skin cancer.

About moisturizing the face, argan oil contains vitamin E which functions as a fat-soluble antioxidant and this can help maintain the water content in the skin. You can apply one drop of argan oil to your face after washing your face and before going to bed.

You can also use argan oil to regenerate skin cells to keep them looking bright and healthy. Argan oil can be used as a kind of exfoliant to remove dead skin cells. The trick is to mix it with a spoonful of brown sugar and then apply it in a circular motion on the face.

If you have problems with acne, you can use argan oil regularly. Take it easy, even though it's called oil, it won't make your face shiny and look wet all day. You will even feel the benefits such as preventing and treating acne.

Argan oil can also help heal wounds and treat eczema symptoms, such as itchy skin and redness.

Not only skin care, you can also apply argan oil to your nails because it can strengthen brittle nails to smooth the cuticles. In fact, it can be worn down to the back of the hand to keep moisture and reduce wrinkles.

For hair, regular use of argan oil can make each strand softer, shiny, and can improve split ends and dandruff problems.