Hidden Oils from Argan Oil and Morocco’s Backyard
Morocco is well known globally for Argan oil, but is that the only oil this Amazigh country has to offer? You will be surprised to know that that might not be the case. Argan oil, nicknamed the liquid gold, is a prime natural ingredient for skin and hair care, and it takes the shine of all the plant oils from Morocco. It dominates Instagram feeds, shampoo bottles, creams, and lotions. However, many don’t know it’s one of the many Moroccan skincare oils Moroccan women have used for centuries. In this post, we will reveal other beauty oils that Moroccan women have used for centuries. Argan Oil and Morocco: A Global Beauty Icon Cosmetic argan oil (INCI: Argania spinosa kernel oil) has earned its spot in the beauty industry, making it a famous Moroccan product. Is it overhyped? No, not at all. The dominant fatty acids in argan oil are oleic acid, linoleic acid, and less saturated fatty acids (palmitic acid and stearic acid). But there’s more. It contains natural oxidants and plan...