For anyone who loves natural skin and hair products, high quality PRIMAVERA base oils are the right choice: they provide deep hydration, pamper your skin, scalp and leave your hair shining with a soft, natural shine.

One of the proven effective oils for hair care is organic argan oilThe argan tree (Argania spinosa) is one of the oldest trees in the world, found mainly in Morocco. Thanks to its intensive properties, organic argan oil gives dry hair a silky shine, strengthens brittle ends and makes hair easy to comb.

Argan oil has a golden hue, a characteristic nutty aroma and a light, pleasant texture. Rich in beneficial nutrients – such as vitamin E, fatty acids, squalene and antioxidants – the oil has numerous benefits for hair and skin. In Morocco, argan oil is used not only in cooking, but also to relieve various skin conditions, including dry skin, sunburn and atopic dermatitis – the most common type of eczema.

In this article, we'll talk a little more about the benefits of argan oil, how to maximize its benefits in your hair and skin care, and what to look for when shopping for this type of carrier oil.

What is Argan Oil?

Organic Argan oil from Morocco 30 ml Primavera

Argan oil is extracted from the seeds of the argan tree, which is native to southwestern Morocco. The long-standing practice of extracting it involves removing the thick skin and fleshy pulp of the argan fruit, then cracking the shell by hand to reveal the oil-rich kernels. The kernels are then ground and pressed to produce pure, unfiltered argan oil. The resulting thick paste is decanted and filtered to produce an even purer oil with its characteristic golden hue.

The end result is an extremely nourishing oil that easily penetrates the skin to increase moisture and activate the creation of natural lipids (aka fats) that protect the skin barrier.

Because argan oil is relatively mild, it can be used on most skin types and all types of hair textures. It has a comedogenic index of 0 and is extremely suitable for softening and nourishing combination to oily skin.

Argan oil from Morocco PRIMAVERA

PRIMAVERA sources its natural, organic argan oil from a long-standing supplier in Morocco. In Germany, it goes through strict controls before being filled in a light-protected glass bottle.

Argan oil belongs to the class of oils extracted from nuts. As we mentioned above, they are produced by gentle cold pressing. Thanks to its valuable and highly effective ingredients, argan oil helps restore the skin and stimulates its metabolism.

The golden-yellow oil from the fruit of the Moroccan argan tree is still harvested and produced locally and by hand. That's why it's relatively more expensive than other base oils. Cheap argan oils are diluted with other oils, such as olive oil, and are often not 100% organic.

PRIMAVERA argan oil is easy to apply, absorbs quickly and has a pleasant feeling on the skin. Due to its high content of vitamin E, argan oil is considered an effective anti-aging product in skin care.

The fact that PRIMAVERA's product receives the highest ratings from sites like vergleich.org, once again confirms the high standards of quality and purity of the aromatherapy pioneer from the Allgäu region, Germany.

Argan oil is used as a body oil, to maintain the beauty of hair, but also in cooking. In healthy cooking, it is valued primarily for its high content of easily soluble unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E, which protects cells.

Argan oil is considered a beauty elixir by Moroccan women for its deeply nourishing properties. Cold-pressed organic quality from a certified wild collection – like that of PRIMAVERA – is ideal for use in skin and hair care. The delicate golden argan oil with a characteristic nutty aroma is used undiluted for mature, irritated and dry skin, as well as for exhausted and brittle hair.

Hair care with argan oil: pay attention to quality

According to Yvonne Bareis, workshop leader and member of PRIMAVERA's competence team, high-quality argan oil is often adulterated or adulterated because it is very valuable and expensive. Therefore, when buying, it is important to pay attention to cold-pressed argan oil with organic quality.

If argan oil smells too tart for you, you can mix it with other carrier or essential oils to give it the desired scent.

When choosing suitable essential oils for aromatherapy, you should avoid those from the citrus family, as they can cause photosensitivity. Do not use lemon, lime or bergamot in hair and skin care. Lavender, cedar or rosemary essential oils are suitable. The latter two also promote blood circulation in the scalp and help with hair loss. Rosemary has proven beneficial properties for hair loss, irritated scalp, and is an extremely suitable ingredient for various hair masks.

Recipes with PRIMAVERA argan oil

Shine & Glory Hair Care Spray

10 ml organic argan oil
40 ml organic rose water
10 drops organic rosemary essential oil
10 drops organic ylang-ylang essential oil or geranium

Appendix: Pour all ingredients into a spray bottle. Shake before each use. Apply a few sprays along the length of the hair on damp or dry hair. Ylang-ylang or geranium give the hair oil a fresh, floral scent.

Soothing and nourishing hair care

1 cup of yogurt
2 tablespoons pure honey
2 tbsp. organic argan oil
2 drops organic lavender essential oil
2 drops organic Palmarosa essential oil
Bowl for mixing the ingredients
Towel/hair cap

Lavender essential oil has an overall relaxing effect, and combined with palmarosa can give your hair a delicate, floral scent. Thanks to its high content of unsaturated fatty acids, nourishing argan oil provides itchy, dry scalp and brittle hair with more moisture. Honey and yogurt have the property of softening the hair and giving it a beautiful shine.

Appendix: Massage into ends and scalp of dry hair. Cover with a towel or hair cap and leave on for at least 30 minutes. Hair therapy can also be used overnight. Wash off with lukewarm water and a mild natural, sulfate-free shampoo.