Argan (Argania spinosa)



Updated 30 January 2024

Botanical characteristics

  • Botanical family: Sapotaceae
  • Country of origin: Morocco
  • Distilled part: almonds
  • Latin name: Argania spinosa L. Skeels

Comedogenicity index: 0 (= not comedogenic)

Properties

  • Antioxidant
  • Cholesterol reducer, cardiovascular protector
  • Softener
  • Healing
  • Nutritive

Precautions

HOW TO USE

Cutaneous

Oral

AUTHORISED USERS

 Adults and adolescents

 Children under 6 years

 Pregnant and breastfeeding women

 Infants under 3 years old

STORAGE

Store preferably in a cool place, away from light and heat.

Indications

Traditional indications

Cosmetic indications