How To Use Moroccan Oil for Hair and Skin

First of all, What is Moroccan Oil?
Moroccan Oil is a generic name for products that are entirely or primarily made from Argan Oil, an oil that is derived from the Argan tree. This tree is endangered and only grows in the deserts of Morocco. It is harvested by local women who are legally the only ones allowed to harvest the kernels from which the oil is extracted. This restriction, put in place by the Moroccan government and UNESCO allows for the women to have a quality of living that allows them to support their family and also ensures the trees are not over harvested and thus protected. You can see how this makes the supply of authentic Argan oil quite limited.
Moroccan Oil can also refer to a specific brand of Argan Oil beauty products sold by the Moroccanoil company. Their products can only be sold by authorized distributes, mostly beauty salons.
How do I use this oil for my Hair?
Using Argan oil products to protect and beautify hair is one of the main uses. Argan oil excels at this for a number of reasons. It is versatile, can be used on any type of hair including oily hair, and does many different things. It can condition hair, protect it from heat and repair split ends, and also makes a great softener, straightener, and adds volume too.
The common way to use Moroccan Oils in a daily routine are to shower, shampoo and condition as you normally would. After you get out of the shower with hair damp, but not wet, use a dime to nickle sized dollop of the oil in your hair. Apply it to your palms first, rub them together and then work the oil into your hair. Work from tip to root. You can then continue your hair routine as normal, either drying with a blow dryer or brushing your hair for the effect you desire.
This daily application will keep your hair healthy, smooth, and shimmering with beauty.
You can also apply Argan oil directly to dry hair, either as friz control when straightening, or to add luster, smoothness, or just for added heat protection. Argan oil is great because it absorbs so readily into your hair.
Protect and Rejuvenate your skin!
Argan oil, and certain Moroccan Oil products formulated for your skin, can have amazing positive effects, making your skin look younger, smoothing out wrinkles, and generally making your skin healthier. Moroccan oils generally are sold as moisturizers, but they do so much more. Because of the high vitamin E content, anti-oxidants, and sterols natural to Argan oil it is ideal for repair of minor skin damage. Consistent application can remove small wrinkles and pock marks, prevent stretch marks, and even repair minor stretch marks. Generally it will make your skin glow with beauty.
You can use Moroccan Oil on your skin in a number of ways. It can be be your once daily moisturizer, just massage a small amount onto your face or problem areas. It should absorb easily and not leave any greasy residue. It can also be a good make up base. For wrinkles, stretch marks and scars apply more often, 2-3 times daily. You can also use Argan as a massage oil, it’s anti inflammatory properties will make it a relaxing relief for arthritic sufferers. Finally, you can apply a half and half mixture of Argan oil and lemon juice as a small bath for nails. Just dip fingers or toes into the mixture for a few minutes at a time.
Moroccan Oil is an amazing product, with many uses. Just make sure you always get quality moroccan oil products from a reputable brand and supplier, since due to its high value it is often a target of counterfeiters. Remember, even though authentic Argan oil may cost a bit more, a little goes a long way and can have amazing results.