Unless you’ve been living in an isolated island cut off from all forms of civilization chances are that you’ve heard of Moroccan oil or Argan oil benefits for skin, hair and body. Nicknamed “liquid gold” Moroccan oil is now a very popular ingredient in skin and hair care products. Many Hollywood celebrities (with gorgeous skin and hair) have been singing its praises as well. From Jennifer Lopez to Taylor Swift, celebrities can’t seem to get enough of it. With so much hype surrounding it, one can’t help but wonder if it is indeed a miracle oil or if all this hype is just some clever marketing ploy to sell expensive beauty products.
What Is Moroccan Oil?
Moroccan oil is extracted from the kernels of the Argan tree which can be found only in Morocco. The oil, which is rich in vitamin E, has been used widely by the people of Morocco in their hair and skin care regime. It is also a popular product to treat many health ailments, thanks to its medicinal properties.
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What’s The Story behind It?
While Moroccan oil has been used extensively in Morocco, it wasn’t until recently that it garnered so much attention and popularity in the rest of the world. Carmen Tal, a salon owner, was desperate for a hair product to rescue herself after a disastrous hair colour treatment that left her hair dull and lifeless. On a trip to Israel, she stumbled upon the miraculous Moroccan oil and immediately saw its potential as a revolutionary product. Together with her ex-husband she bought the Israeli company that manufactured the oil and the rest as they say, is history.
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Why The Sudden Hype?
Much of the popularity of Moroccan oil has been through word-of-mouth advertising. Moroccan oil created a buzz as many Hollywood celebrities mentioned that it was a part of their daily skin and hair care routine and top models confessed to totally loving the oil and its fabulous results. But it wasn’t until People magazine, a popular American magazine, listed it as one of the “Best Products Ever” that it became an overnight sensation. Soon there were so many beauty brands moroccan oil being one of the main ingredient.
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Is It Really That Good?
Here are some of the known benefits of Moroccan oil:
- Helps treat acne, psoriasis and other such skin conditions.
- Balances the skin’s pH levels and controls and regulates the production of sebum.
- Helps repair damages skin cells.
- Helps even out skin tone and fades out spots and scars.
- Nourishes and strengthens hair and fights frizz.
These are just some of the benefits of Moroccan oil. So yes, it does live up to its hype. But the problem is that there are so many products out there claiming to contain the oil but are full of chemicals and silicone with just a negligible amount of the oil. Such products are all just aimed at riding the Moroccan oil hype and making as much money out of it as possible. So if you are keen on trying out this oil, do your research and pick the right products in order to reap the miracle oil’s benefits.
Moroccan oil has so many benefits and is sure to be a great addition to your skin and hair care routine. But the one big problem is that they are super expensive. So if you cannot afford Moroccan oil, remember that you can always use olive oil instead. Sure, it does not have any alluring nicknames such as “liquid gold” or “miracle oil” but it’s been around for a long time, is affordable and sure gives great results when used for your skin and hair.
