Wednesday, 22 September 2010

The miraculous oil

The exotic and rare organic oil is produced exclusively in southwestern Morocco and has traditionally been used as a natural beauty product by the women of the Berber tribe for centuries. The oil is commonly used on the skin, but it also works wonders for hair and nails and is rich in antioxidants, fatty acids and vitamin E.

making it one of the most versatile beauty products for those who like to keep our beauty routines simple 
Made from the nuts of the argan tree, which grows almost exclusively in Morocco, the oil is said to have restorative and age-defying effects. It is high in vitamin E and essential fatty acids, it is believed to help all sorts of skin conditions: dry skin, acne, psoriasis, eczema, wrinkles.
The production of argan oil is controlled by women’s cooperatives in Morocco, through fair trade, argan oil provides the Berber women with a dependable source of income, a means of improving their financial independence, and it opens better access to health care and education. 

Unfortunately, the argan tree is a victim of its richness as well as urbanization. Its over-exploitation by European cosmetic companies has led to the near extinction of the tree that once spanned across
North Africa. In less than one century, more than half of the argan trees have disappeared. The importance of protecting the argan tree has become a key issue for local and international authorities. 

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has designated the 10,000-squaremile Argan-producing region in
Morocco as a biosphere reserve. There are restrictions on how much fruit can be harvested at any given time from an argan tree. 

 Argan oil
has extremely high levels of Vitamin E and 80% fatty acids which make it perfect for healing many skin ailments as well as protecting against premature aging caused by oxidation. it is reputed to help reduce wrinkles and fine lines and, protects skin and hair from free radicals, and gives skin and hair a healthy, glowing appearance. 

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