Better routines and a balanced diet are essential for health. However, in the present age, both of these are being ignored. Due to which people are falling prey to many diseases. By making a small change in our daily routine and diet, we can make ourselves healthier and better. All types of oils like coconut oil, castor oil, olive oil, etc. are good for the face, and hair. Another important oil comes in the category of these oils, which are considered to be good for health along with the face and hair. This oil is Argan Oil.

Importance of Argan Oil

The medicinal properties present in argan oil make it more useful than other oils. Argan oil is made from the fruits, kernels, and pulp of the argan tree. This oil is also called "liquid gold". Argan oil is mainly used in products such as soaps, conditioners, etc. It is also good for health, hair, skin, and nails. It contains many vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals that provide benefits to the body in many ways. Skin does not get dry by using this oil in the winter season. 

Essential nutrients present in Argan Oil

• Fatty acid
• Vitamin E
• Caffeic acid
• Tocopherols 

Benefits of Argan Oil for Health

For liver

Argan oil has antioxidant properties which work by reducing lipids by inhibiting the growth of body fat. This keeps the liver healthy.

For Digestion

Vitamin-E present in argan oil has antioxidant properties which keep the health of the intestines healthy. This improves digestion. Therefore, argan oil is considered beneficial for digestion.

Cholesterol and heart

The use of argan oil has many benefits which also includes heart and cholesterol. Argan oil has antioxidant properties that reduce low-density lipoprotein (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol. It also prevents prothrombotic (related to blood vessel risk) complications associated with dyslipidemia (a disease). Therefore, in some studies, it has been found useful for reducing blood sugar i.e., diabetes.

For Cancer

Several research reports have suggested that tocopherols, found in argan oil, reduce the development of cancer. In addition, the cytotoxic in argan oil prevents the cancer cell from spreading.

Nails

It is believed that argan oil reduces the cracking and breakage of nails. Because argan oil contains an element called tocopherol which is a type of Vitamin E, which works to keep the nails healthy. Hence argan oil is considered good for nails. 

Benefits of Argan Oil for Skin

Argan oil relieves many skin problems and moisturizes the skin. The benefits of argan oil for the skin are-

For moisturizer and better skin

Argan oil contains many nutrients which have a positive effect on the skin. The use of argan oil keeps the skin moist for a long time. For this reason, argan oil is also used in many moisturizing creams.

For Acne

Argan oil is a good home remedy to remove acne. The antioxidant properties present in argan oil help in getting rid of acne. However, its use does not suit all skin types. Therefore, do a patch test before use. 

Anti-aging

Argan oil has an anti-aging effect which helps in removing the wrinkles of the skin. The skin moisture decreases as we age due to which wrinkles start appearing on the face. In this case, the use of argan oil works to rejuvenate the skin.

For stretch marks

The use of argan oil helps in removing stretch marks. It also moisturizes the skin. Heat the argan oil lightly and massage the stretch marks part for a while.

For healing Wounds

In case of injury or a wound, argan oil is a healer as it has anti-oxidant properties which help to heal the injury and wound quickly. Heat the argan oil lightly and apply it to the wound or injured area.

Protection from ultraviolet rays

Argan oil has fatty acids and tocopherol properties. Due to these properties, this oil protects the skin from ultraviolet rays. While going out of the house, apply argan oil on the skin.