Argan oil comes from the argan tree which is found primarily in Morocco. Argan tree’s used to cover most of North Africa, but they are now endangered. The tree is protected under UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization).
The argan tree has a deep root system that helps to protect soil erosion from the Sahara, essentially keeping the desert at bay. For centuries this tree and it’s oil has been used for feeding livestock, cooking and cosmetic purposes. The argan tree is very important to the people of this region, and now the world has an appetite for its precious oil.
Argan oil contains tocopherols (vitamin E), carotene (vitamin K), and essential fatty acids. In many cases argan oil is more resistant to oxidation than olive oil, argan oil will keep for 12-18 months.
Now here is the awesome part about argan oil...
Almost all argan sold today is produced by a women's co-operative that shares the profits among the local women of the Berber tribe. The co-operative has established an ecosystem reforestation project so that the supply of argan oil will not run out. In addition to that the income that is currently supporting the women will not disappear. The money is providing health care and education to the local women, and supporting the entire community as a whole.
Argan oil provides income for three million people in the area.
Kinda groovy to know that something so great for your skin and health is also good for the lives of others.
The argan tree has a deep root system that helps to protect soil erosion from the Sahara, essentially keeping the desert at bay. For centuries this tree and it’s oil has been used for feeding livestock, cooking and cosmetic purposes. The argan tree is very important to the people of this region, and now the world has an appetite for its precious oil.
Argan oil contains tocopherols (vitamin E), carotene (vitamin K), and essential fatty acids. In many cases argan oil is more resistant to oxidation than olive oil, argan oil will keep for 12-18 months.
Now here is the awesome part about argan oil...
Almost all argan sold today is produced by a women's co-operative that shares the profits among the local women of the Berber tribe. The co-operative has established an ecosystem reforestation project so that the supply of argan oil will not run out. In addition to that the income that is currently supporting the women will not disappear. The money is providing health care and education to the local women, and supporting the entire community as a whole.
Argan oil provides income for three million people in the area.
Kinda groovy to know that something so great for your skin and health is also good for the lives of others.
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