12 Reasons You Should Be Using Argan Oil
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Moroccan oil shampoo (which contains argan oil) has been gracing shower shelves for years. The wildly popular oil makes otherwise dry, brittle hair feel silky smooth. Curly-haired girls are obsessed with this stuff and its spin-offs. For example, argan oil cream helps create soft, bouncy, curls. And it's not just for curls—it works on all different types of hair.
Use it as a detangler in its natural form—a few drops will make it easier to run that wide-toothed comb through even super-thick hair.
Maybe you blow dry then flat-iron; maybe you air-dry then curl; or maybe you wash and go.… whatever your hair routine is, a few drops of argan oil at the end of your styling routine will add a final dose of shine. A little bit goes a very long way, especially if your hair tends to get greasy.
Argan's antioxidants and moisturizing properties help reduce signs of wrinkles.
Argan oil provides hydration to the skin. Hydration equals increased skin elasticity, which equals younger-looking skin.
It's magically moisturizing but not greasy; this combo makes it perfect for acne-related irritation.
Look out, Kylie Jenner, these lips won't lie, they'll just feel super soft.
People suffering from even the most severe eczema turn to argan oil to help treat dry, flaky skin.
Argan oil goes a long way toward relieving rough, dry skin.
Out, damned stretch mark! You can paraphrase Shakespeare, or you can rub argan oil on stretch marks. It contains vitamin E and vitamin A, which can really help fade those nasty stretch marks. Use it on skin to help prevent stretch marks from forming in the first place.
Who hates their cuticles? They tend to get thick and crack, resulting in those little hangnails that can drive you crazy. Rub argan oil on cuticles and gently push them back with a cuticle stick.
Between pedicures, use argan oil on your feet to prolong post-pedi smoothness and battle that dreaded rough heel syndrome.