[[File:Argania spinosa.jpg|thumb|350px|left|Argania spinosa]]
Other names : Moroccan oil<br>Argan Oil is derived from the kernels of argan (Argania spinosa) tree.(, a species native to Morocco). Argan oil is used as an ingredient in a variety of personal-care products, including creams, lotions, serums, facial masks, shampoos, and conditioners. You can also purchase pure argan oil that includes no added ingredients.
==Special Precautions of Argan Oil==
You should get information about the origin of the oil and the manner in which it has been extracted. Though argan oil can be expensive, don’t opt for a bargain. Very often, an inexpensive product or oil blend will be diluted with cheap ingredients and other types of oils. If you have sensitive skin, these will eventually cause irritation.
==The benefits of Argan Oil are==
It has a high proportion of mono- and poly-unsaturated fatty acids, and also contains a compound called tocopherol, which is similar to vitamin E. Consumption of argan oil can help fight cardiovascular disease, protect against some forms of cancer, and prevent insulin resistance to fight the development of diabetes.Moroccan Argan Oil." In Morocco, argan oil has long been used as a topical treatment for skin problems.
* Some proponents suggest that consumption of argan oil can help treat or prevent certain health conditions, including osteoarthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes, and atherosclerosis.
* Insulin Resistance : Argan oil is commonly used as a treatment for diabetes in Morocco. Studies have found that argan oil decreases insulin resistance, an initiating step in the development of diabetes. In a 2006 study, Dr. Haddad reported that argan oil enhanced the cellular response to low doses of insulin, a process that gets disrupted in diabetes. According to a 2009 study published in Metabolism, consumption of argan oil also reversed the metabolic changes associated with consuming a high-sugar diet, to reduce the risk on onset of diabetes. Overall, argan oil can reduce the harmful effects of a carbohydrate-rich diet, and protect against insulin resistance to fight diabetes and help keep you healthy.
==Main Combinations==
* Skin Dehydration : [[Borage Seed Oil]] + [[Evening Primrose]] Oil + Argan Oil
* skin aging, wrinkles : [[Borage Seed Oil]] + [[Wheat Germ Oil]] + [[Goji Berry]] + Argan Oil + [[Resveratrol]]
* Dry and Dull skin : [[Brewer's Yeast]] + [[Wheat Germ Oil]] + Argan Oil
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