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And for good reason.
“Pure argan oil is great for patches of skin affected bypsoriasis.
you’re free to also use argan oil alone or with your favorite face cream.”
What exactly is argan oil?
What are the benefits of argan oil in skin care and hair care?
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Because argan oil has an impressively long list of perks, thanks to its natural makeup.
Those acids are one of the main reasons argan oil is found in so many products.
Dr. Chimento concurs, adding that those fatty acids may even help reduce wrinkles and boost collagen production.
But wait there’s more.
“Thevitamin Ein argan oil helps maintain skin’s youthfulness and scavenge free radicals,” says Dr. Chimento.
“Argan oil also heals the skin’s outer layer by stopping transepidermal water loss.”
Although it’s an ingredient rich inotherbeneficial ingredients, it’s not rich in the textural sense.
In fact, it’s a rather lightweight, not to mention friendly for acne-prone skin.
What other ingredients does argan oil mix well with?
Hartman appreciates when argan oil is combined withceramides.
“It is affordable and able to be used from head to toe,” Dr. Hartman says.
“Its light formulation goes on seamlessly and provides the finishing touch to any skin-care regimen.”
Dr. Chimento likes it for smoothing and softening hair.
She also recommendsEve Hansen Argan Oilfor skin, nails, and hair.
