4. Studies showed that argan oil has compounds such as CoQ10, melatonin, and plant sterols, which have anti-oxidant properties and help healthy skin.

Benefits of Argan Oil For Skin:

Argan oil, though available in the country of Morocco, this oil is now used across the globe for a variety of cosmetic, culinary, and medicinal applications. Listed down are some of the benefits of argan oil for the skin and face.

1. Sun Protection:

• Sun has some harmful UV rays that damage the face and the epithelial cells.
• The anti-oxidant property in argan oil helps in protecting the skin against the free radical damage caused by the harmful UV rays from the Sun.
• This also prevents hyperpigmentation and burns on the surface.
• Most Moroccan men and women have used argan oil for protection against sun damage.
• Apply argan oil serum on the face before going out in the sun to protect against UV rays. (1)

2. Skin Moisturiser:

• The loss of moisture from the face makes it dry and brittle and further causes skin rashes and burns.
• Vitamin E and fatty acid content in the argan oil make the skin moisturised and hydrated. This oil absorbs easily and is non-irritating and non-greasy, making it a natural moisturiser.
• This oil is easy to use all over the body. Just take a few drops of this oil in hand and smooth it into your skin using gentle rubbing. Use this oil on the face by smoothing it in circular motions.
• Argan oil can be applied topically or ingested orally with daily supplements.

3. Treats Acne:

• The face naturally secretes sebum from the sebaceous glands. When this sebum is secreted excessively, the dirt gets trapped on the face, which invites bacteria causing pimples and acne.
• Argan oil has anti-sebum effects that regulate sebum secretion of sebum, and the antioxidant property of this oil helps heal damaged skin cells and reduce inflammation.
• Apply a few drops of this oil or cream containing argan oil to the affected area at least two times a day to witness the desired result.

4. Anti-aging:

• Looking younger these days has become an essential quality in everyone’s life. Most people use different creams to look younger.
• Argan oil has proved to be one of the best products for anti-ageing. The antioxidants in this oil help remove the dead cells present on the face, which contributes to the generation of new cells on the face. Using this oil on the skin increases the skin’s elasticity, making you look younger than before.
• First, clean your face with a face wash and pat dry. Now, apply this oil to the face and gently massage it in circular motions. Leave it overnight. You can witness the change in your face within two weeks if applied regularly.

5. Improves Wound Healing:

• Argan oil is considered to accelerate the wound healing process on the skin.
• The combination of vitamin E and the antioxidants found in argan oil are usually beneficial for healing wounds and treating damaged, cracked, or even burned skin.
• Apply a few drops of argan oil on the sore or damaged skin to accelerate the healing process.

6. Heals Skin infections and Certain Skin Conditions:

• Traditionally, argan oil is used by the Moroccans to treat certain skin infections. This is because argan oil has both anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.
• Studies found that argan oil can treat a skin condition called Atopic dermatitis, a condition with itchy, red skin. The Vitamin E and the anti-inflammatory properties of the argan oil help in soothing this condition.
• Apply a few drops of argan oil regularly to the affected area to treat skin infections.

7. Remedy for Stretch Marks:

• Argan oil is considered one of the best products to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy or even for anyone who has stretch marks.
• Vitamin E in argan oil helps increase the skin’s elasticity, preventing the development of stretch marks.
• Apply this oil directly to the area with stretch marks twice a day, and see the desired results. (2)

8. Oily Skin:

• Oily skin is one of the main issues being faced by most people. They use various creams and remedies but have gone in vain.
• Using argan oil for the face can help reduce the skin’s oiliness. Argan oil regulates sebum production so your skin is hydrated and will not overproduce the sebum.
• Argan oil serum or cream can be applied directly on the skin twice a day to experience good results.

9. Dry Skin Conditions:

• Eczema is a dry skin condition that can leave itchy, raw, and flaky skin. Using argan oil for such skin conditions is beneficial.
• The fatty acids and Vitamin E in the argan oil repair the damaged skin and provide essential nutrients to prevent dryness and irritation.
• Applying argan oil on the afflicted skin and massaging gently can relieve and heal the dryness and irritation.

10. Cracked Feet:

• Because of its softening property, Argan oil is ideal for treating cracked heels.
• The light argan oil quickly penetrates the skin, and the antioxidants present in the oil repair the damaged tissues. This oil moisturises and softens skin, leaving the feet supple and soft.
• Try massaging a few drops of this oil into the feet before going to bed.

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