Argan
Carrier OilArgania spinosa
Origin: Morocco
About
Rich in tocopherols, polyphenols, and essential fatty acids, argan is one of the most nutrient-dense carrier oils. It absorbs readily and imparts a silky finish, making it an excellent addition to luxury facial and body blends.
Known as "liquid gold" in Morocco, argan oil has been used by Berber women for centuries as a skin, hair, and culinary treatment. The labour-intensive hand-extraction process, traditionally performed by cooperatives of women, contributes to its high value and cultural significance.
Benefits
- ✓Extremely rich in vitamin E
- ✓Anti-ageing and skin regenerating
- ✓Reduces appearance of stretch marks and scars
- ✓Silky non-greasy finish
- ✓Anti-inflammatory properties
Pairings (26)
Argan's vitamin E richness and rose's skin regeneration properties create an exceptionally nourishing luxury blend for mature or stressed skin.
Rich and skin-nourishing, argan oil complements cardamom's warming properties and makes an indulgent blend for dry skin massage.
Argan's regenerative fatty acids complement lemongrass's skin-toning and connective tissue benefits beautifully.
Argan's luxurious, skin-balancing properties pair excellently with bergamot for premium facial or dry-skin massage treatments.
Rich in antioxidants and vitamin E, Argan complements Tea Tree's antimicrobial action beautifully in skin-healing blends.
This luxurious, vitamin-rich carrier enhances lavender's skin-regenerating benefits, making an outstanding combination for anti-ageing facial massage.
Argan's nourishing vitamin E content and elegant texture complements neem's therapeutic potency, ideal for mature or damaged skin blends.
Both oils are rich in antioxidants and skin-renewing compounds, making this a powerhouse anti-aging and restorative facial massage blend.
Argan's rich skin-conditioning properties complement Cedarwood's astringent quality, making an ideal blend for mature or dry skin massage.
Argan's skin-regenerating properties complement Cedar's antiseptic and skin-balancing qualities perfectly for facial and body blends.
Argan's rich antioxidant and vitamin E content complements St John's Wort's anti-inflammatory properties, creating a deeply restorative blend for nerve-affected or inflamed skin.
An outstanding combination for mature skin massage — argan adds vitamin E and oleic acid to complement rosehip's regenerative fatty acids.
Argan's rich fatty acid profile complements clary sage's skin-balancing properties, making an outstanding combination for facial or body massage.
Argan's lightweight, fast-absorbing nature perfectly counterbalances olive's heaviness, combining their complementary antioxidant and fatty acid profiles.
Argan adds rich vitamin E and oleic acid content that perfectly balances sunflower's linoleic-dominant profile for a deeply nourishing blend.
Rich in vitamin E and fatty acids, argan enhances sandalwood's skin-rejuvenating and moisturising properties beautifully.
Argan's nutrient-rich, slightly nutty character complements Agarwood's luxurious profile, making it perfect for high-end skin-nourishing massage blends.
Argan adds antioxidant richness and a luxurious feel, complementing sweet almond's moisturising properties beautifully for anti-aging blends.
Argan adds antioxidant richness and vitamin E to grapeseed's light slip, creating a well-rounded, skin-rejuvenating blend.
Properties
- Aroma
- mild, slightly nutty
- Consistency
- medium
- Absorbency
- medium
- Shelf Life
- 24 months
Contraindications
- ⚠Premium cost — often best used blended with a lighter carrier