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Argan oil: Liquid gold The Argan tree (Argania spinosa) grows exclusively in Morocco, in some of the harshest environments on earth, and can flourish up to 200 years. As a rare and endangered species, the Argan forest was declared an International Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1998. Intrigued by this mysterious phenomenon, the ancient locals started investigating, and concluded that the secret of the tree’s survival lies in its fruit. A tree can produce up to 8 kg of fruit per year, i.e. an average of 128,000 tonnes per year for all the Moroccan Argan trees. Benefits of Argan Oil blended with Grapeseed – Mystique Oil’s blend. Argan oil blended with grapeseed oil can offer several benefits for your hair, skin and nails. Here are some potential advantages of this combination: Argan oil is a rich source of vitamin E, which is known for maintaining skin health and reducing oxidative stress caused by free radicals. It can help lock in moisture, reduce UV damage, and promote healthier hair growth. Grapeseed oil is packed with polyphenols and flavonoids, which have high antioxidant activity. It can help repair damaged hair cells, block the activity of DHT (a hormone that causes hair loss), and add shine to your hair without weighing it down. When combined, argan oil and grapeseed oil can provide a powerful blend of antioxidants, fatty acids, and vitamins that support overall hair and skin health. Please note that the benefits mentioned are based on general knowledge and traditional uses of these oils. For personalized advice regarding the use of essential oils, it’s always a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional or aromatherapist. Argan oil, cosmetic or culinary, is made from the kernel found inside the Argan tree fruit, native to south-west Morocco, primarily a Berber region. Women crack open the Argan nut between stones to extract the kernel, which is then cold pressed. It has been nicknamed ‘liquid gold’. Here at Mystique Oils we offers only the cosmetic (Cold-Pressed Deodourised) Argan oil and not the culinary Argan oil, which goes through a slightly different process. Extraction Process of Argan Oil: The oil extraction is a 4-stage process: Selecting the fruit: Between June and August, the women harvest and gather the fruit by hand. This fruit is dried for several weeks in the sun by spreading the fruit on the rooves of mud-brick houses. Cracking the nuts: Crushing Argan nuts to obtain Argan kernels (seeds). The nuts are crushed between two stones BY HAND! Grinding the kernel: at ARGATLAS, we use our method of choice, through a process known as cold press, slowly extracting the oil from the kernel, to best preserve the oil’s natural medicinal properties. Filtration: this process is one of the most guarded secrets at ARGATLAS, and has been passed down from one generation to another. The process of creating Argan oil is resource, labour, and time intensive: in one working day, a woman can produce from 1 to 1.5 kg of seeds. 100 kg of ripe fruit will become 60 kg of dry fruit: 30 kg of dry pulp and 30 kg of nuts. Of the 30 kg of nuts, only 3 kg of seeds will be extracted. That 3 kg of seed will provide around 1 litre of oil after cold pressing. Composition: Fatty composition of Argan oil Saturated fatty acids 16–20 % Palmitic acid 12% Stearic acid 6% Moro unsaturated fatty acids 45–50% Oleic acid 42.8% Poly unsaturated fatty acids 32–40% Linoleic acid 36.8% Alpha linoleic acid