PROPERTIES OF ARGAN FOOD OIL   

Wild Wood Groves Argan oil is produced from the finest quality seeds and fully analyzed. It is cold-pressed and extra-virgin.
The health giving properties of Argan Oil were first documented in writings by the renowned Egyptian physician, Ibn Al Baytar in 1219.
Traditionally prescribed as a choleteric, hepatoprotective agent, and in the case of hypercholesterolaemia and atherosclerosis. Ref.Journal of Ethnopharmacology 67 (1999) Prof. Z. Charrouf, D.Guillaume. Also believed to have tonic and aphrodisiac properties.

Argan oil contains twice as much vitamin E as olive oil and is rich in anti-oxidants. It is 80% unsaturated, containing eight essential fatty acids including 34-36% linoleic acid (omega 6), which cannot be made in the body and must therefore be obtained from the diet. Argan oil also contains rare plant sterols not found in other oils, which have anti-inflammatory properties, beneficial for arthritic or rheumatic conditions.

Essential Fatty Acids affect cell fluidity, helping to prevent loss of moisture from the skin, and linings of the nose, lungs, digestive system, and brain. They also play a part in the formation of prostaglandins, of which some reduce pain and swelling, while others reduce blood viscosity, improving circulation, lowering cholesterol levels, blood pressure and decreasing the risk of heart attacks.

We store our oil in frosted bottles to preserve its health giving properties, and protect it from light. In order to best maintain these properties, it is best to add Argan oil to dishes after cooking, as a delicious finishing touch, and to store it away from direct sunlight.


If you have a nut allergy check with your doctor before use.
 		    

PROPERTIES OF ARGAN SKIN CARE OIL

Wild Wood Groves Argan skin care oil is a rich, nourishing and moisturizing skin food containing no artificial colouring, perfumes or preservatives to irritate the skin

For centuries Argan has been a well-kept secret known only to Berber women in Morocco who use it to nourish their skin, hair and nails.

Argans’ anti-ageing properties, due to high levels of Vitamin E and saponins (which soften the skin) are well documented. It helps to reduce wrinkles by restoring the skin's water lipid layer and it also cools and soothes inflammation. Its ant-oxidant properties contribute to the neutralization of free radicals, particularly useful in the polluted Western hemisphere. It helps cool skin that has been exposed to wind and the sun and also protects it in cold weather.

Traditionally used in Morocco (ref: Bellakhdar 1997) to soothe dry eczema, chicken pox, acne and psoriasis, it can also help to reduce scarring and prevent stretch marks.
Try our Baby Blend for problem or ultra sensitive skin.

Argan is not greasy, only a few drops warmed on the fingertips are needed to moisturize and protect the complexion including the delicate skin under the eyes.

It soothes inflammation massaged into painful areas, either due to muscular strain or arthritic or rheumatic joint pain.
Try our ‘soothe aching muscles blend’ with argan & nigella.

Suitable for all the family, there are blends for everyone. Due to the the naturally high Vitamin E levels found in argan there is no need for preservatives in our oils.

 Do not apply to broken or weeping skin.