Argan oil is obtained from the fruit of the African prickly argan plant. Due to its high nutritional value, highly effective formulations for treating and maintaining hair health are created on its basis.
Cosmetic oil is not similar to cooking oil: it is lighter, with a delicate almond aroma. The natural remedy successfully solves the problems of nutrition, strengthening, and moisturizing hair of any type. Courses of masks with argan oil are recommended for thin and poorly growing hair, and for increased oiliness or dryness of the scalp.
Composition and beneficial properties
Argan oil is a unique vitamin and mineral gift from nature itself. It contains polyunsaturated organic fatty acids. They have antimicrobial and antifungal effects.
Exotic oil also contains polyphenols, sterols, vitamins A, E, F, and carotene. Antioxidants with a rejuvenating effect stimulate metabolic processes and cell nutrition.
It is believed that argan oil is unique in its effectiveness. It nourishes, saturates with moisture, restores, tones cells, while protecting them from harmful effects.
By the way! The active components penetrate the blood through the scalp, so during cosmetic procedures the entire body is healed and its defenses are strengthened.
The effect of the procedures
Healing hair mixtures with argan oil, including those prepared with your own hands, are effective in solving many problems .
| Symptoms | How argan oil can help |
| Seborrhea, dandruff | Destroys fungus, normalizes healthy oil balance of the scalp |
| Brittle, lifeless, dull strands due to lack of nutrients | Normalizes nutrition, stimulates cell renewal. Flexibility, elasticity and shine return to hair |
| Thin hair, severe hair loss due to weakened root bulbs | Strengthens and nourishes the root system of the hair, stimulates healthy blood circulation in the scalp. Stops hair loss. Over time, they begin to grow faster and become denser |
| Oily hair roots, increased greasiness of the scalp | Normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands, moisturizes and heals the skin |
| Deterioration of hair condition due to prolonged exposure to the sun, open air (dryness, brittleness, dullness) | Creates an invisible film on the hair that protects hair from harmful environmental influences |
| Frequent dermatitis on the scalp (irritation, dryness, redness) | Moisturizes, has antimicrobial and antifungal effects |
| Dry and split ends | Restores natural moisture and healthy hair structure |
To obtain a noticeable lasting effect, a qualitative improvement in the condition of sick and weakened hair, you will need a course of masks.
Indications for use
You can use argan product to prevent aging, skin aging and visible disorders. Indications for use of a cosmetic product are:
- rapid growth of new wrinkles and deepening of existing ones;
- rapid rates of aging and withering of integuments;
- increased skin dryness, feeling of tightness;
- the presence of acne, various types of wounds, microtraumas on the face;
- inflamed skin;
- lack of vitamins;
- skin hyperpigmentation;
- unhealthy shade of the epidermis;
- hyperkeratosis;
- the need for enhanced protection from sunlight.
Natural oil extract recommended for dry, aging skin. It effectively copes with the assigned tasks, enhances tissue regeneration, provides intense hydration and nutrition to weakened cells, and promotes the elimination of toxins. Miracle oil guarantees a pronounced anti-aging effect without parabens, preservatives and other synthetic additives.
Argan oil is a source of important vitamins and fatty acids not only for skin cells. With its help you can improve the quality of your hair, get rid of dandruff and many dermatological problems.
Edible argan oil is added to prepared dishes, thereby increasing its nutritional and vitamin value.
Ready-made cosmetics
Ready-made nutritional formulations are developed taking into account the needs of a wide range of customers and tested for health safety. The mixture is easy to apply and rinse off.
Manufacturers and consumers note that the maximum effect is achieved when using skincare products from the same line (or similar in composition). In combination with a hair mask, you should try shampoo or serum with argan oil.
Retail chains offer a wide selection of ready-made cosmetic hair masks with argan oil. Consumer reviews will help you navigate your choice.
With liquid silk from Belita Vitex
Mask “Argan oil + liquid silk” (manufacturer Belita-Vitex) moisturizes hair in two minutes, eliminates dryness, excess frizz, and restores structure.
Consumers appreciated a significant improvement in the appearance of their hair after the first use of the nutritional composition.
Arganoil by Kapous
The nourishing composition "Arganoil" (manufacturer Kapous) is intended for severely damaged hair. According to reviews from girls, the composition effectively restores very hard and seriously overdried strands.
Daily care and nutrition from Constant Delight
Argan oil with lecithin in the “Daily Care and Nutrition” mask (manufacturer Constant Delight) moisturizes and thickens dehydrated hair. Women appreciated that the curls did not become “heavier”, and the mask could be used daily.
How to use argan at home
Homemade nourishing formulas with argan oil are a universal remedy for hair with different care needs. But to obtain the desired effect, you must follow the rules for using the product.
Important! Cosmetic argan oil is a highly concentrated product. Do not apply large amounts of pure product to your hair and head. This can cause allergic dermatitis and damage the hair.
Before use, perform a skin reaction test. A drop of oil is applied to an area of skin, for example, behind the ear, on the neck. If after a day there is no redness, peeling, or itching, the product can be used.
When choosing the composition of the mask, take into account the condition of the hair and the tasks that the mask with argan oil should solve. Moisturizing ingredients (honey, aloe vera) are added to mixtures for dry hair, and drying ingredients (chicken protein, lemon juice) for oily hair.
When preparing masks, do not use metal utensils or kitchen utensils. The completely natural components of homemade masks oxidize upon contact with metal, instantly losing some of their healing properties.
Before use, the mask is slightly warmed in a water bath. But if the temperature exceeds 45 degrees, the nutrients will be destroyed and the mixture will lose its value.
Masks are applied to washed or dirty strands. The choice depends on the purpose of the cosmetic procedure. Moisturizing, nourishing compositions are distributed on washed hair. Drying - on dirty ones.
Before applying the nutritional composition, it is recommended to perform a light head massage (warm the skin for better absorption of nutrients) and comb your hair with a natural bristle brush.
The composition of the mask is applied to the scalp with rubbing movements and the root part of the hair. Then coat the entire length of the curls. To ensure that the mixture saturates the entire hair, it is recommended to carefully comb the strands with a fine-toothed comb.
To enhance the effects of beneficial substances, it is recommended to insulate your head with a mask applied. Hair with a nutritional composition is hidden under a plastic cap (film, bag), and a scarf, scarf or towel is tied on top.
If the recipe does not recommend a specific time, then keep the mask from 50 minutes to one and a half hours.
Wash off the composition with warm (not hot) water. For dirty hair, you will need detergent.
Many women are afraid to use oils for care, so as not to weigh down their strands or add fat to them. But when used correctly, argan oil does not leave even a hint of greasy shine.
Poor hair condition can indicate both a lack of care and serious health problems. A course of masks with argan oil is combined with taking specialized multivitamin complexes for hair, skin and nails. It is necessary to adjust your diet, daily routine, normalize healthy sleep, play sports, and walk more in the fresh air. Fast pace, stress, smoking and alcohol are destructive to hair, and only superficial care will not correct the situation.
Important! If after cosmetic procedures the condition of your hair has not improved, you should immediately visit a doctor.
Recommended frequency
When using purchased products, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. There are masks suitable for constant daily care, others are intended for use 2-2 times a week. The products are hypoallergenic and do not have such a concentrated effect as a composition made from 100% natural ingredients.
Therefore, self-prepared masks with argan oil are used in courses with mandatory breaks:
- masks are applied no more than 1-2 times a week;
- To solve a hair problem, a course of 10-15 procedures is required.
If desired, you can repeat the course of treatment and restoration, but the hair must be given a “rest” for 3-5 weeks.
To prevent and maintain healthy curls, use the mask once every 10-12 days.
Oral use
Edible argan oil is recommended to be used as a nutritional additive to dishes. Natural oil helps improve digestion, normalizes the functioning of the liver and reproductive organs, reduces cholesterol and helps eliminate waste and toxins from the body. The product also stimulates the strengthening of the immune system and stabilizes blood pressure.
Indications for argan oil therapy may include lower back pain, general malaise, impaired metabolism, etc. It is recommended to use the product for medicinal purposes in courses of ½ tsp. on an empty stomach every morning. In the future, the dosage is gradually increased, but not more than 2 tsp. in one go.
Important point! Therapy with a Moroccan remedy cannot replace medications prescribed by a doctor; it only helps solve a health problem.
It is prohibited to use products of questionable quality, with damaged packaging or expired expiration dates. So, there is a high probability of harming your health.
Simple recipes
Only fresh, high quality products are used in the masks. If there is a high tendency to allergic reactions, a preliminary test is carried out 2-3 hours before using the healing composition.
Honey with yolk for recovery
Preparation: mix a tablespoon of melted honey with an egg yolk, add a teaspoon of argan oil and a tablespoon each of olive and coconut oils to the mixture, mix.
Effect: hair becomes flexible, “alive” (structure is restored), and can be easily shaped into a hairstyle.
For masks, it is better to take eggs from village domestic chickens , since store-bought products contain “chemicals” in their composition, which can ultimately cause irritation and a rash.
Cocoa from loss
Preparation: mix 25 drops of argan oil, a tablespoon of cocoa powder, a teaspoon of finely grated ginger. Dilute to the consistency of thick sour cream with boiled water or a decoction of medicinal herbs (chamomile, nettle).
Features of use: the composition of the mask can strongly pinch the head, since cocoa and ginger warm up the skin well. The mask is applied only to the roots without rubbing. Keep for up to half an hour. If the burning sensation is severe, wash it off earlier.
Effect: after 4-5 applications, hair loss is significantly reduced. Over time, the strands will become thicker and their appearance will improve significantly.
Only pure cocoa powder is suitable for the nutritional mixture. On the package of such a product in the “composition” section it is stated: cocoa powder – 100% . The product must not contain sugar, artificial sweeteners, flavors, or preservatives.
Mustard - for growth
Preparation: 2 tbsp. mix mustard powder with chicken yolk and 0.5 tsp. sugar, dilute with boiled water to the consistency of sour cream, pour in a teaspoon of argan oil, stir.
Features of use: the composition warms the scalp, stimulating the work of hair follicles. It is kept for 20-30 minutes with gentle pinching. With severe burning and heat - how much patience is enough.
Effect: reduction of hair loss, gradual increase in hair growth and density.
Do not painfully force yourself to endure a strong burning sensation. You may get a scalp burn. The pinching should be active but tolerable.
On a note! The regulator of the “acidity” of mustard in the mask is granulated sugar. It is this that enhances the burning properties of the powder. Therefore, if the burning sensation is strong, the next time you take less sugar, and if the effect is weak, more.
Shea butter – for dry split ends
Preparation: mix 15 drops of argan oil with 10 drops of olive oil and 2-3 drops of shea butter. Add a couple of drops of moisturizing essential oil (any) to the composition.
Features of application: apply only to the lower part of the hair, especially to dry split strands. To ensure even distribution, carefully comb with a fine-toothed comb.
Effect: smooth, well-groomed curls, strands stop bristling, are easy to style, and the cross-section of the hair is reduced.
Shea butter quickly replenishes the balance in dehydrated cells.
Kefir and clay - from fat content
Preparation: mix a tablespoon of kefir with cosmetic clay to a paste, add 15-20 drops of argan oil. If necessary, dilute with boiled water.
Features of application: the composition is applied to the roots and root part of the hair (up to 5 cm), kept for 20-30 minutes.
Effect: as the course progresses, the greasiness of the skin and hair roots decreases.
Any cosmetic clay – black, blue, green, white – has a drying effect.
Yeast – for dryness and brittleness
Preparation: mix a tablespoon of argan oil with 1.5 tsp. brewer's yeast, add a couple of chicken yolks, 0.3 tsp. olive oil. Dilute the mixture to the consistency of sour cream with boiled water or a decoction of herbs (chamomile, calendula).
Features of application: do not apply to the roots, only to the length (4-5 cm depart from the growth point). The composition is washed off after 30-40 minutes.
Effect: hair becomes strong, flexible, moisturized, smooth and shiny.
Brewer's yeast in tablets is suitable. To mix them into the nutrient mixture, they are crushed with a mortar or the convex part of a tablespoon.
With olive oil - for colored curls
Preparation: mix a tablespoon of argan oil with 0.5 tsp. olive oil, add 0.5 tbsp. aloe vera juice, a tablespoon of wheat or rye bran (the bran is pre-softened with boiling water).
Features of use: the mask is applied after washing to damp hair, washed off after a third of an hour. Bran is difficult to wash out of hair, but its nutritional composition is very useful. Be prepared to wash your hair with shampoo several times.
Effect: moisturized, flexible, shiny hair, color enhancement.
Not just any olive oil will do. It is necessary to purchase an unrefined, cold-pressed product (it is marked on the product label as Extra Virgin). Such oils do not undergo heat treatment and retain their beneficial composition, rich in vitamins, minerals, and acids.
By the way! In refined oil, only the fatty base remains from its former natural wealth, so there will be little benefit from using it in a mask.
Honey – for hydration and nutrition
Preparation: 1 tbsp. Mix melted honey with a tablespoon of argan oil and a teaspoon of linseed oil.
Features of application: the composition is applied to the entire length of clean, dry strands.
Effect: after a course of masks, the hair takes on a well-groomed appearance, shines, and is easy to style.
At high temperatures, the active healing components of honey begin to disintegrate. Therefore, when dissolving it in a water bath (or in another way), high heating temperatures are not allowed (the mass should be warm, but not hot).
Quail eggs - for recovery
Preparation: mix 3-4 quail eggs with 0.5 tsp. argan oil and a teaspoon of cognac, whisk thoroughly.
Features of use: the nutritional mixture must be kept for several hours (it is more convenient to apply the mask at night). Apply to the entire hair from roots to ends.
Effect: the healing composition treats diseased, porous, brittle hair.
Quail eggs contain a large amount of amino acids and vitamins. They will not only heal damaged hairs, but also enhance growth.
For growth - with castor oil
Preparation: mix two tablespoons of argan and castor oils with a teaspoon of shampoo.
Features of use: apply the oil mixture to a dirty head for half an hour, rubbing it into the skin and root part of the hair .
Effect: a course of masks nourishes and activates the work of the root bulbs, hair grows faster and thicker.
Burdock oil is famous for its effects similar to castor oil. To prepare a healing mixture with argan and burdock oils, the same recipe is used. Or prepare the following mixture: 2 tbsp. argan oil 1 tbsp. castor and burdock oils.
Where to buy, how to choose, how to store
Cold-pressed cosmetic argan oil is sold in pharmacies.
Natural product:
- has a light nutty aroma with subtle herbal notes;
- has a golden color (slight cloudiness is acceptable);
- When applied to skin and hair, it does not create a greasy film.
High-quality oil is not cheap, but it can be used sparingly by adding drops to masks using a pipette or dispenser.
It is recommended to store argan oil in a cool, dry place (can be on the refrigerator door). Exposure to direct sunlight and strong heat will be detrimental to the beneficial properties of the product.
general description
Argan oil is very often used in the production of cosmetics for the face, body, hair, and nails. This is an exclusively Moroccan product, because the Argan tree, from which the most valuable extract is obtained, does not grow elsewhere in the world, and it is strictly prohibited to export it from the country in an unprocessed form.
A valuable extract is obtained from the kernels of the Argan tree. Residents of Morocco harvest the tree twice a year. To obtain 1 kg of oily liquid, on average it is necessary to process fruits from 6 trees. That's why you shouldn't rely on the low cost of a cosmetic product.
Externally, the plant extract is amber-brown in color and has a pleasant nutty smell. There are edible and cosmetic Argan oils. The food has a reddish tint, and the almond aroma is strongly felt. The cosmetic oil has a slight nutty smell in the first seconds after opening the bottle, then the aroma quickly dissipates.
Attention! To preserve the beneficial properties of the cosmetic product as much as possible, it is packaged in glass packaging. This is another criterion by which you can distinguish an original from a fake.
What you should pay attention to when purchasing the product:
- The price will not be small.
- Country of origin: Morocco.
- Color - rich, brown.
- The aroma is light nutty and can be felt for literally 2-3 seconds.
- Packaging: dark glass only.
- The shelf life of the extract does not exceed 2 years.
Argan oil is also called “Moroccan gold”, “oil of life”, “liquid gold”. It is used for cosmetic purposes in the form of masks, compresses for the skin of the face and body, and added to creams and other cosmetic products to enrich them with nutritional components. The use of the product during massage is very effective. The extract has a high moisturizing and strengthening effect, so it is often used for nails and hair.
Contraindications
There are no specific contraindications to the use of argan oil as part of cosmetic hair masks. According to its healing properties, it is suitable for any hair - dry, oily, normal.
Important! Like any product, oil can cause an allergic reaction, so a skin test is recommended before using it as part of a mask.
Pregnant women or young mothers who are breastfeeding should use argan oil with caution. It is better to consult a doctor.
Argan oil for hair - benefits
Argan oil contains a wide range of useful substances for nourishing, moisturizing and restoring hair.
The beneficial properties of argan oil for hair also include:
- tonic and restorative effect;
- accelerating the growth of strands and strengthening the roots;
- adding shine to curls.
