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Argan oil is extracted from the kernels of the argan tree (Argania spinosa), a species native to southwestern Morocco and protected as a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
Rich in essential fatty acids, vitamin E and antioxidants, it has been used for generations to nourish skin and hair.
INCI NameArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
ExtractionCold-pressed
HarvestJune to August
Part usedKernel
Origin
Native to southwestern Morocco, the argan tree grows mainly in the Essaouira, Agadir and Souss regions. This endemic species, protected by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve since 1998, has thrived in arid soils for thousands of years.
How it is extracted
1
Fallen fruit is gathered by hand
2
Kernels are cracked open manually
3
Kernels are cold-pressed into oil
Benefits
Rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acidsMoisturizing and regenerating propertiesSuits dry and mature skinUsed for generations by Berber women
At WHITWEST GROUP
Argan oil is used both in cosmetics — face, hair and body care — and in food, respecting traditional extraction methods.