Have you heard about this stuff? Argan oil comes from the nut of the Argan tree, which is native to Morocco. The oil has a rich history in Morocco, where people have been eating it and using it on their skin for centuries. It’s rich in Vitamin E and contains several essential fatty acids. I had no idea you could eat it!
You’ll find a lot of websites touting Argan oil as a miracle product. I’m not so sure about that, but I’ve been using this Josie Maran Argan oil on the ends of my hair, which tend to get extremely dry this time of year. After I’ve styled my hair (dried and flat ironed) I rub about three or four drops of it around between my hands, and then gently apply it to the ends of my hair and whatever is left on my hands, I use to lightly smooth down any fly-aways or frizzy bits of hair. Then I massage the rest into my hands and cuticles. It doesn’t seem to have a smell to me, it absorbs quickly and is not greasy at all. This little jar has lasted me a couple of months already. Other uses purportedly include: reducing fine lines and wrinkles, reducing the appearance of scars, a baby oil, as a facial and body moisturizer. I like the Josie Maran Argan Oil because I trust that it is the real thing (apparantly there are a lot of impostors – sites selling cheaper oils at a big markup) and I trust that it is ethically sourced. You can read more about Argan Oil and specifically this brand at Josie Maran Cosmetics. I got my .5fl. oz. jar at Sephora for $14.
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