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Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Our database includes 1,994 products that contain Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil.

Explained

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is derived from the kernels of the argania spinosa tree. You may know it as argan oil.

Argan Oil is an antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing ingredient.

Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.

Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.

Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.

Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.

Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.

Argan Trees are native to Morocco.

You should know

Benefits

Good for Dry Skin

Concerns

Fungal Acne
Community Rating
Mixed

What it does

Emollient Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin

Alternative names

Argan Oil
Argan Tree Kernel Oil

Prevalence

Uncommon Percentage of products that contain it
3.8%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Haircare
Cleansers
Position Predominant list placement
Top 50%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
1% to 100%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 54495
INCI Name ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL
EC #  -
All Functions Emollient, Skin Conditioning