What it does
A nourishing plant oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E that softens skin, supports the barrier, and helps maintain the look of elasticity.
Best for
Dry and mature skin, barrier support, and lightweight facial or body nourishment. Non-greasy for a facial oil.
What is argan oil?
Argan oil is a nourishing plant oil pressed from the kernels of the Moroccan argan tree. It is rich in fatty acids and vitamin E, which soften skin, support the barrier, and provide antioxidant protection.
It is lighter than many plant oils, so it nourishes without feeling greasy, which makes it popular in facial oils and eye creams.
What does argan oil do for skin?
Argan oil softens skin, supports the barrier, and helps maintain the look of elasticity.
In a controlled study of postmenopausal women, daily argan oil improved skin elasticity.
It is used in eye creams for its comfortable, cushioning feel, including the oil base of the OKOA Comprehensive Caffeine Eye Cream. Argan oil suits dry and mature skin and layers as the last step of a routine to seal in moisture.
Who should use argan oil?
Argan oil suits dry, mature, or barrier-stressed skin that wants lightweight nourishment. Very oily or acne-prone skin may prefer a lighter humectant, though argan is less pore-clogging than heavier oils.
Evidence
Daily cosmetic argan oil improved skin elasticity in a controlled study of postmenopausal women.
Read the source: Clinical Interventions in Aging: the effect of dietary and cosmetic argan oil on postmenopausal skin elasticity (2015) ->