Argan oil - application in cosmetology and traditional medicine

Argan oil is often called a “magic elixir” because... it contains a whole storehouse of useful elements. Argan oil is rich in omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins A, E, F, and sterol, which has an anti-inflammatory effect. If you still doubt whether argan oil is good for the face, we offer useful material on this topic for you to read. After all, the components contained in the oil make it possible to effectively use this product for cosmetic purposes, to improve the condition of facial skin and in the fight against early aging.

Properties of argan oil for face

The rich composition of the oil indicated above determines its beneficial properties:

• softening and moisturizing: help eliminate dryness and flaking, as well as soften facial skin;
• restorative: helps minimize irritation;
• anti-inflammatory: helps relieve various skin inflammations;
• healing: effective in the fight against acne;
• anti-aging: helps smooth out fine lines and wrinkles, prolonging youth and beauty;
• regenerating: promotes skin renewal at the cellular level;
• protective: effective in preventing sunburn, protects facial skin from ultraviolet exposure.

What are the benefits of argan oil for the face?

The benefit of argan oil for the face is that the “magic elixir” is suitable for any skin type: it will find solutions for dry, oily, and sensitive skin. Thanks to the antioxidants contained in the composition, the skin of the face becomes elastic, glows with freshness and health, and its color improves.

Using argan oil on the body and face delays aging by smoothing wrinkles and minimizing scars and stretch marks. In addition, it copes well with various types of redness and skin irritation.

The use of argan oil for hair and face is effective in the fight against certain types of skin diseases: suitable for the treatment of psoriasis, acne, furunculosis.

How to use argan oil on your face?

General application rules

Argan oil can be used on its own or added a few drops to your favorite facial creams. To obtain a greater effect, it is recommended to use argan oil for facial skin in its pure form, replacing it, for example, with a night cream.

To get the most out of argan oil, you need to know how to use it correctly. Let us outline the basic rules for using argan oil for the face.

1. Before using the oil, you need to warm it up a little in a water bath or by lowering the bottle of the product into a glass of hot water. This is done for better absorption of oil into the skin and thereby deeper penetration of beneficial substances and microelements into the layers of the skin. It is important here not to overdo it so that the oil does not become hot, because... in this case, it can burn delicate areas of the facial skin, for example, the skin around the eyes.
2. While the oil is heating up, you need to remove all makeup from your face, clean it of creams and dead cells using a scrub. To avoid scratches and injury to the skin, you should use a scrub with very small particles and cleanse your facial skin with light, leisurely movements. You need to wash your face with warm water to open the pores as much as possible.
3. The next step is to apply a little argan oil to a small area of ​​the skin to check the presence or absence of individual intolerance to the components of the product.
4. If an allergic reaction does not appear, then you can start massage. A small amount of the product should be applied to the skin of the face, distributed evenly and gently begin to massage. The massage should be done with the pads of the fingers using clapping movements; special attention should be paid to places where wrinkles accumulate (corners of lips and eyes, forehead). Under no circumstances should you massage your face in continuous lines; this can lead to the opposite effect - the appearance of wrinkles due to the skin being pulled and stretched in different directions.
5. Then you should wait 40-50 minutes until the oil is completely absorbed into the skin.
6. If after the specified period of time the oil is not completely absorbed, it is necessary to remove the residue with a napkin or paper towel.

Argan oil for eyelashes

Argan oil is truly a magical tool in the pursuit of beauty. Its regular use has a great effect on the condition of eyelashes. The high content of fatty acids helps strengthen the hairs, and the vitamins in the composition help saturate and nourish the cilia. The result of such a complex effect is lush, thick, long eyelashes.

How to use argan oil for eyelashes? Before use, the oil must be tested on a small area of ​​skin for allergies. If there is no reaction, then you can apply the product in its pure form to the line of the upper and lower eyelids from the outside.

You need to apply the oil with a cotton swab, with which the remaining product can be distributed over the eyelashes. To make it easier to apply argan oil to your eyelashes, you can use a cleaned mascara brush. You can also apply the product to your eyebrows.

After 30 minutes, the oil should be washed off from the eyelashes and eyebrows with warm water.

Argan oil and the skin around the eyes

The miracle product is recommended for use on the skin around the eyes to give it elasticity, freshness and eliminate tired eyes. In addition, the oil can smooth out fine wrinkles around the eyes and prevent the appearance of crow's feet in the corners of the eyes. Oil for this area can be used in pure form or mixed with care cosmetics around the eyes.

Due to regular use, the skin around the eyes is tightened and smoothed, the look becomes confident and rested.

Argan oil for hair: benefits

Argan oil contains: youth vitamins A, E and F; unsaturated linoleic, linolenic and oleic acids; carotenoids and the natural humectant squalene. These extremely beneficial components make argan a magical hair care product. One has only to look at Moroccan women, whose curls look gorgeously thick and shiny, despite the hot, dry climate.

Benefits of argan oil for hair:

• Nourishes, moisturizes and softens every hair from the inside
• “Solders” damaged ends
• Accelerates the regeneration of damaged cells and stimulates hair growth
• Visibly reduces hair loss
• Absorbs well, does not weigh down, but rather retains the natural volume of the hairstyle.
• Removes flaking of the scalp, dryness and other unpleasant sensations
• Eliminates dandruff and prevents its appearance
• Protects curls from harmful sun rays
• Gives silkiness, smoothness and natural shine

Face masks with argan oil

There are a huge number of recipes using argan oil from Morocco for the face. All of them are aimed at achieving different goals. In this article we will look at the most common problems and ways to combat them using masks with argan oil.

Problem skin

To solve skin problems prone to rashes, irritations, acne and other diseases, use a mask based on blue clay, which has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial functions.

Required ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. l. clay;
• 1 tsp. argan oil;
• 1 tsp almond oil (read more about the benefits of almond oil for the face);
• water.

All products should be mixed in a bowl until the consistency of sour cream. The resulting mixture should be applied to the skin of the face and left until completely dry. After this, rinse with warm water.

To get the expected result, you need to do this mask twice a week for a month.

Dry skin prone to flaking

To solve this problem, you need to prepare a nourishing mask using 1 egg white and 1 tablespoon of argan oil. The products must be mixed and beaten with a mixer. The mask should be applied evenly to cleansed facial skin in a thin layer. After the first layer has dried, you need to apply another one. Leave on face for 15-20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

The effect of the mask is immediate; after this procedure, your facial skin will glow with freshness and health.

Aging skin with the first signs of aging

A mask with argan oil for this type of skin helps smooth out fine wrinkles, improve complexion and prevent early fading. This product requires more ingredients and a longer preparation time, but the result is worth the effort.

Required ingredients:

• 2 tsp. peach puree (half a small peach should be crushed in a blender to a paste);
• 2 tsp. argan oil;
• a few drops of rose oil;
• oatmeal (you need to take as much as necessary for ease of application).

All ingredients should be mixed in a glass bowl and applied to the face for 30-40 minutes. The procedure should be carried out twice a week for 2 months.

Thus, Moroccan argan oil for the face, although an expensive product, has recently been considered a Must Have product, i.e. something that should definitely be in any woman’s makeup bag. This is not surprising, because... The use and properties of argan oil contribute to the manifestation of its miraculous powers.

Areas of use

This miracle remedy contains a lot of useful substances . Thanks to this composition, argan oil is used alone or in multicomponent formulations in many areas:

• As a rejuvenating and moisturizing agent - in cosmetology.
• As an aphrodisiac - in aromatherapy.
• In complex therapy - in medicine for cleansing blood vessels, treating joints, neuralgia.

Argan oil is most often used for the face: as masks, as an additive to creams or compresses.

Argan for face

The use of argan oil gives visible results after regular use. Works as a multifunctional tool:

1. Moisturizing. The most common cosmetic problem is dry skin. It is known to age much faster than oily or combination skin. To get rid of this annoying drawback, you can use argan oil for your face. Application is simple: slightly heat the argan seed extract in a water bath, mix with honey and cocoa and apply to clean, dry skin. If you are allergic to honey, you can replace it with natural unsweetened yogurt. To moisturize your lips, lubricate them with argan half an hour before going outside; this will help avoid chapping, especially in the cold season.
2. Rejuvenating. You can use argan oil on your face to smooth out wrinkles and improve collagen production. To do this, mix Shea and argan oils in equal proportions, heat in a water bath, add oatmeal and liquid honey to the mixture, mix and add a couple of drops of incense oil. Apply to clean facial skin, rinse with warm water after half an hour, then apply a cream with a lifting effect.
3. Calming. Argan product is truly a miracle remedy in the fight against acne and skin irritations. In combination with almond oil, it will help get rid of even small scars. You can also add tea tree extract or 2 egg whites. This composition dries out acne well.
4. Regulatory. In case of oily skin, argan can also help. Mix avocado puree in a 1:1 ratio, then add blue clay and tea tree extract. Apply the mask before evening, rinse with water after an hour. The effect is observed after a few weeks, the complexion is evened out and the pores are narrowed.
5. Smoothing. To prevent crow's feet, use argan oil on the skin around the eyes. Mix it with olive and almond oil, apply to a tampon and wipe your eyelids. The effect will be noticeable very quickly. The same method can help in the fight against expression wrinkles.