Argan Oil is a legendary oil that’s rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids. Grown organically in Morocco, this “liquid gold”, as it’s often called amongst celebrities, is known for its many benefits to the hair and skin.
We took on the task of looking at every brand and type of Argan Oil we could get our hands on in Australia, and have reported our results below. Get ready for an up close expose about the many uses of Argan Oil! We will also give you an inside look at the top three products on the market and how you can get the most benefit from them.
What’s so great about Argan Oil?
Argan Oil is a revolutionary beauty booster which will immediately amaze you with its ability to moisturise, hydrate and soften all types of hair and skin. It’s clinically proven to improve skin hydration and skin elasticity after only four weeks. In just four weeks, participants in clinical trials saw a visible reduction in coarse wrinkles and fine lines in the eye area, and more than 83% of users showed significantly improved skin hydration. If the science isn’t enough for you, celebrities such as Eva Mendes, Taylor Swift and Salma Hayek swear by Argan Oil for the hydration and overall health of their hair and skin.
The different uses of Argan oil
As the secret starts to get out, people are continuously coming up with new uses for this magical serum.
Argan Oil can be used as a:
- Hair conditioner
- Skin moisturiser
- Anti-ageing serum
- Natural healing aid
- Relief for skin conditions
- Pregnancy aid
- Treatment for hands, nails, lashes, lips and sun kissed skin
Argan oil literally keeps you looking gorgeous from head to toe, and we have written several articles that covers all the different uses – check these out on the right hand side of this site.
Selecting the right product for your purpose
Argan Oil’s best kept secret, well known to the ancient tribes of Morocco, is that you can only experience it’s full effects when you use it undiluted and unmixed, in it’s 100% pure form. There are many hair and skin products out there that advertise Argan Oil as a main ingredient – and it’s important to understand the differences between these products and when to use them. We have written an article that covers the different hair and skin products available that include Argan Oil and how to use them – these are great if you want to substitute one of your existing products for one with Argan Oil in it (such as your shampoo, moisturiser or lotion), however we do recommend you try one of the above 100% pure products to experience the full benefit of this powerful product!
The Top 3 Products
We have reviewed almost every Argan Oil product available in Australia and have narrowed down the top three best contenders. Along the way, we also uncovered all the uses for this amazing miracle oil.
#1. John Masters Organics (2oz)John Masters Organics 100% Argan Oil is described as a nourishing & nurturing oil for both hair and skin. We took into consideration all the verified online reviews this product received from buyers, who saw huge improvements in overall hair and skin health, as well as an added instant sparkle and shine. We found this to be an overall buyers choice. At $48.90 the bottle contains 59ml and comes with free shipping – which is great value.
#2. Josie Maran (1.7 oz)Josie Maran’s Argan Oil is 100% Pure & Certified Organic. This product almost got the top spot in our Argan Oil rankings because of its reported effectiveness, overall design and speed of results based on customer reviews. This product also comes with extremely good value at only $42.90 for a 1.7 oz bottle.
#3. Melvita (50ml)Melvita’s Argan Oil is cold-pressed and designed for both dry skin and hair. It contains Vitamin E as an added benefit and is priced at $43.00 for a 50ml bottle with free shipping which is also good value. This product received a lot of support from people who had purchased and tried the product – many seem to be using it to assist with healing and repair after various injuries to the skin. The product also comes in a 200ml bottle at double the price of the 50ml which is amazing value.