Argan Oil (Argania spinosa)
Quick answer: Argan Oil (Argania spinosa) is a skin support ingredient. Rich in vitamin E and oleic acid, softens, smooths and strengthens the skin barrier. Press 2-3 drops between palms and smooth into damp skin morning and night.
- Role
- Skin support
- Origin
- Hand-pressed by women's cooperatives in the Atlas Mountains, Morocco.
- Form
- Cold-pressed, unfiltered, single-origin
- Citations
- 2 peer-reviewed references
Origin
Hand-pressed by women's cooperatives in the Atlas Mountains, Morocco.
Sourcing
From the Berrada cooperative in the Atlas Mountains, where four generations of one family have farmed argan trees. Kernels are pressed by hand, and proceeds are shared across thirty-two women, a model we chose deliberately over cheaper industrial pressing.
How it works
High oleic and linoleic acid content reinforces the skin's lipid barrier, while tocopherols (vitamin E) provide antioxidant protection against environmental damage.
How to take it
Press 2-3 drops between palms and smooth into damp skin morning and night.
Form & standardisation
Cold-pressed, unfiltered, single-origin
Research
- Boucetta et al. 2015 · Clinical Interventions in Aging, Daily argan oil over 60 days improved skin elasticity in postmenopausal women in a controlled trial.
- Lin et al. 2017 · International J. Molecular Sciences, Review of argan oil's lipid and tocopherol composition and its supporting role in barrier repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is Argan Oil?
Argan Oil (Argania spinosa) is a skin support ingredient. Rich in vitamin E and oleic acid, softens, smooths and strengthens the skin barrier.
How does Argan Oil work?
High oleic and linoleic acid content reinforces the skin's lipid barrier, while tocopherols (vitamin E) provide antioxidant protection against environmental damage.
How should I take Argan Oil?
Press 2-3 drops between palms and smooth into damp skin morning and night.
Where is Clekina's Argan Oil sourced?
From the Berrada cooperative in the Atlas Mountains, where four generations of one family have farmed argan trees. Kernels are pressed by hand, and proceeds are shared across thirty-two women, a model we chose deliberately over cheaper industrial pressing.