[Beauty] Moroccan Argan Oil

Dubbed as the "liquid gold," this amber-hued argan oil is the latest beauty obsession in the market. It is believed to strengthen and smooth hair, soothe skin and even tastes good as a salad dressing. Moroccan Argan Oil or Argania Spinosa comes from the nuts of the Argan Tree in Morocco.

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Argan oil extraction began in the 13th century when locals would collect the argan nuts excreted by goats that climb the trees to eat its plum-sized fruit. Nowadays, argan oil processors use nuts that have been directly harvested from the trees with a 150-year lifespan and are now under the United Nations protection due to the threat of becoming endangered by construction and farming.

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This sweet smelling oil is extracted from dime-size kernels, which are ground and pressed to release the oil that can sell for an equivalent of $400 a liter in beauty boutiques worldwide. It has the highest concentration of vitamin E with 80% of unsaturated fatty acids, making it the best moisturizer for skin and hair.

Consumer's recent embrace of all things organic and natural has helped Moroccan Oil boost its success in the market. A true testament to this oil's insane popularity is its presence in the Grammy Awards celebrity gift bags as well as Wal-Mart and Tesco stores.

Vogue magazine recently featured an article about Moroccan Oil on its website and highlighted its ability to refresh and revitalize your hair. Celebrities all over the world such as Maggie Gyllenhaal, Charlize Theron, Anna Kendrick, Rachel Zoe and Lady Gaga swear by this wonder product for its numerous benefits.

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Here are some of the well-known health and beauty benefits of Moroccan Oil:

• Anti-Aging
• Protects the Skin
• Lowers Cholesterol Level
• Healthy Digestion
• Heals Skin Ailments
• Smoothes Frizzy Hair
• Healthy Scalp
• Glowing Skin
• Healthy Nails
• Prevents Acne

Kstylick Editor: Piper