Argan Oil, Liquid Gold?

Argan oil is a plant oil produced from the kernels of the Argan tree found naturally only in Morocco. For centuries women in Morocco have used Argan Oil as a nutritional supplement, an all-purpose cosmetic and even as a favourite ingredient in foods. Of course when other people saw how healthy and young these Moroccans skin and hair looked word spread and nowadays Argan Oil is often referred to as "liquid gold". Why you ask? With twice as much Vitamin E as olive oil and essential fatty acids like omega 6 and omega 9, this versatile and healing oil improves skin, hair and nail strength almost instantaneously. Which basically means that this is an all-natural, wonder product that I think really isn't talked about enough. However, see for yourself, I'm about to list the  many benefits of using Argan oil on your hair, skin and nails.

1. Hair

• Argan oil moisturises both hair and scalp for a youthful softness.
• This means that it rejuvenates hair growth.
• Argan oil also is capable of restoring dry and damaged hair to a natural, healthy condition.

2. Skin

• Argan oil moisturises skin so that wrinkles are diminished and skin is softened.
• Reduces the signs of ageing caused by stress, pollution, the sun and smoking.
• It also has the ability to combat  eczema, psoriasis, acne and stretch marks.

3. Nails

• Strengthens nails naturally using vitamin E and squalene.
• Argan oil also enhances circulation and nerve performance to make nails healthier.

Impressed by this heavy-duty, all-purpose beauty product? It's simple to use, you just pour out a very small (a little goes a long way here) amount of the oil into the palm of your hand. Rub your hands together to warm up the argan oil as it is most effective when warm. Then smooth your hands through your hair, rub the oil along your skin and massage it into your cuticles and nails. You can buy Argan oil in most pharmacies across the country at around €5 for a small bottle. If you'd like to go for a pricer option then you could purchase 'Moroccan Oil' at €38 for a 100ml bottle. However, if you (like me) are perpetually broke but always looking for a cheap beauty fix look no further than your nearest Penneys. There it is only €2.50 for an 18ml bottle of 'Hask' argan oil which works out at €13.89 for 100ml. The best part is if you compare the 'Hask' argan oil to it's pricier counterpart there are very few differences in the ingredients except that the 'Moroccan Oil' doesn't have the vitamin E and keratin amino acids that the 'Hask' one does. These ingredients included in the 'Hask' argan oil are excellent for improving hairs condition. Could the cheaper alternative actually be better than the product almost three times as expensive? I guess it's up to you to decide but I can safely say that I am very happy with my cheap multi-purpose argan oil, the benefits are seen almost immediately and the results are fantastic!