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Argan Oil
ORY® product lines:
☑ Skincare
☑ Haircare (hero oil)
☑ Handmade Soap (luxury addition/superfat)
☑ Cosmetics — full dual-use ingredient
Argan oil is cold-pressed from the kernels of Argania spinosa, a tree endemic to southwestern Morocco, where women’s cooperatives have produced it for centuries. Its balanced oleic–linoleic profile, high vitamin E, and rare sterols (schottenol, spinasterol) give it a light yet nourishing character with clinical support: in postmenopausal women, daily topical argan oil improved skin elasticity [1] and hydration [2] over 60 days, and reviews document antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and barrier benefits [3]. Argan is the “liquid gold” of haircare, taming frizz and adding shine without heaviness. Cosmetic-grade argan is pressed from unroasted kernels (culinary argan is roasted and nutty). ORY® uses it across all four lines, with fair-trade cooperative sourcing.
What is Argan Oil made of?
Argan oil is cold-pressed from dried, unroasted kernels (about 30 kg of fruit per liter). Composition [3]:
- Oleic acid (43–50%) and linoleic acid (29–36%): Balanced emollient and barrier-repair profile.
- Palmitic (12%) and stearic (6%) acids: Structural.
- Tocopherols (600–900 mg/kg, mostly γ-tocopherol): Strong antioxidant.
- Sterols (schottenol, spinasterol), squalene, polyphenols (ferulic acid): Rare anti-inflammatory and skin-repair minors.
- Comedogenic rating ~0–1; shelf life 12–18 months.
- Soap data: SAP ~0.136 g NaOH/g; conditioning; 5–10% of oils or superfat.
What skin type is best suited for Argan Oil?
Argan suits all seven ORY® skin types with a light-to-medium feel:
- Mature: Clinically improved elasticity and hydration [1, 2].
- Dry: Nourishing without heaviness.
- Normal: Daily face and body oil.
- Combination: Light enough for mixed skin.
- Oily: Low comedogenicity; use sparingly.
- Acne-prone: Linoleic-rich; anti-inflammatory; non-clogging for most.
- Sensitive: Gentle; patch test (tree-nut-family caution).
What hair type is best suited for Argan Oil?
Argan is ORY®‘s hero hair oil:
- Dry or damaged: Argan coats and softens the fiber, reducing moisture loss and mechanical breakage.
- Curly and coily: Sealing oil over water-based leave-ins (LOC/LCO method).
- Color-treated or chemically processed: Replenishes lipids stripped by chemical services.
- Straight and wavy: Light enough for fine hair — the classic anti-frizz, shine-boosting serum oil.
- Oily scalp: Lengths and ends only.
- Sensitive scalp: Neutral carrier for scalp actives; patch test.
- Dandruff-prone, mature or thinning: Carrier for rosemary, peppermint, or tea tree scalp treatments.
What are the benefits of Argan Oil?
Argan oil’s benefits are supported by clinical trials and reviews [1–3]:
- Elasticity: Improved skin elasticity in postmenopausal women [1].
- Hydration: Increased hydration and reduced water loss [2].
- Antioxidant: High tocopherol and polyphenol content [3].
- Anti-inflammatory: Sterols and ferulic acid calm irritation.
- Barrier repair: Linoleic acid replenishes ceramide precursors.
- Hair smoothing and shine: Seals the cuticle; tames frizz; heat protection.
- Nail and cuticle care: Traditional Moroccan use.
- Soap: Luxury conditioning addition.
Dual use across ORY® product lines
Argan serves all four ORY® lines as a luxury nourishing oil.
Pros and cons of Argan Oil
Pros
Cons
- Clinical elasticity and hydration data: [1, 2].
- Light yet nourishing: Broad appeal.
- Hair hero: Frizz and shine.
- Fair-trade story: Moroccan cooperatives.
- Four-line utility: All ORY® products.
- Cost: Premium; commonly adulterated — verify origin.
- Moderate shelf life: Store cool with vitamin E.
- Nut-family allergy: Rare; patch test.
- Little lather or hardness in soap: Supporting role.
- Faint nutty odor (unrefined): Some prefer refined.
What is the best application of Argan Oil?
Argan is a leave-on nourisher:
- Facial oil: 3–4 drops PM on damp skin [1, 2].
- Hair serum: 1–3 drops on damp or dry ends.
- Hair mask: Blend with shea; 20 minutes weekly.
- Body oil: After bathing.
- Cuticle oil: Nightly.
- Soap: 5–10% luxury addition.
- Cosmetics: Lip oil base.
Peer-reviewed references
- Boucetta KQ, Charrouf Z, Aguenaou H, Derouiche A, Bensouda Y. The effect of dietary and/or cosmetic argan oil on postmenopausal skin elasticity. Clinical Interventions in Aging. 2015;10:339–349.
- Boucetta KQ, Charrouf Z, Derouiche A, Rahali Y, Bensouda Y. Skin hydration in postmenopausal women: argan oil benefit with oral and/or topical use. Przegląd Menopauzalny. 2014;13(5):280–288.
- Guillaume D, Charrouf Z. Argan oil. Alternative Medicine Review. 2011;16(3):275–279.
- Lin TK, Zhong L, Santiago JL. Anti-inflammatory and skin barrier repair effects of topical application of some plant oils. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2018;19(1):70.
Disclaimer:
The information on this page is provided by ORY International, LC for educational purposes only. It summarizes published research about argan oil as an ingredient, including laboratory and animal studies and clinical studies of formulas that may differ from ORY® products. Results from these studies may not apply to every person or to ORY® products. This page is not medical advice and does not replace advice from a dermatologist, physician, or other qualified healthcare provider.
ORY® Skincare, Haircare, Handmade Soap, and Cosmetics products are cosmetics. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, mitigate, or prevent any disease or condition, including eczema, acne, wounds, dandruff, hair loss, or any other condition. References to FDA or Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) findings describe the ingredient, not ORY® products, and do not mean FDA has reviewed or approved any ORY® product.
Results vary by skin and scalp type, formulation, and use. Allergy to this oil is uncommon, and any cosmetic can cause irritation, sometimes from other ingredients. Always patch test, follow label directions, and stop use if irritation occurs. If you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are buying for a child, consult a healthcare provider before use.
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