Nearly unheard of 5 years ago, you can’t pick up a bath and beauty product now without it touting the almost magical properties of Argan Oil. While usually I take outrageous beauty claims like that with a grain of salt, this is one oil that packs a serious punch.
Argan oil comes from the kernels of the argan tree, which is native to Morocco. The little seed is loaded with gooodness, and scientific studies note Argan oil is commonly used as a skin and hair moisturizer and as a remedy for juvenile acne.
Argan oil has also been shown to have a high content of antioxidants, and there have been numerous studies about edible argan oil and the role it can play in a healthy diet. In fact, “researchers have concluded that daily consumption of argan oil is ‘highly likely’ to be one factor helping the prevention of various cancers, cardiovascular diseases and obesity.” While Bramble Berry Argan Oil isn’t edible (none of our team have their food handler’s permits), it’s an excellent additive to almost any beauty product.
From top left, clockwise: Baby Massage Oil, Mantra Swirl, Argan & Shea Lotion, and Nourishing Nail Oil
Golden in color, Argan Oil is a lightweight, quick absorbing oil. It can be applied directly to skin and hair, but it makes an excellent additive to lotions and oil blends too. In cold process soap, Argan Oil has similar properties to other luxurious oils such as Chia and Jojoba Oil, and the recommended usage rate is 10% or less. You can even add it to you lip balms, salves and salt scrubs!
Have you used Argan Oil in your products before? What did you think?
Can I use argan oil in my melt and pour soaps? And if so in what ratio? Thank you.
Hi Christina!
We don’t recommend adding oils and butters to the melt and pour bases. Because melt and pour has already turned into soap, adding extra oil can make it crumbly or greasy. If you do add argan oil, I would recommend adding no more than 1 tsp. per pound of soap. That should give you the benefits of the oil without affecting the final texture too much. 🙂
Sunday Night Spotlight: Melt and Pour Bases: https://soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/sunday-night-spotlight-melt-and-pour-bases/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Argan is so magical in your fall-in-love-with-it- lotion recipe, AnneMarie !! 8 sons , 3 daughters , all manner of girlfriends ( even the eczema prone ) and all grandchildren LOVE it !!! I seriously cannot keep up with the demand.
…because it’s pricey , I only used it in a shampoo bar once. And I thought it made it slightly heavy and it didn’t lather as well . Or wash out as easily. I still haven’t found the perfect shampoo bar, so please keep researching everyone !
my daughter with very curly, thick hair has been known to use it on her hair alone, but I finally combined it with fractionated coconut oil, clementine essential oil and a tiny !! bit of emulsifier so it would last a little longer !! jeez. 🙂
laurie
Hi Lauri!
I’m so happy to hear you enjoy the lotion recipe! That’s awesome :). Shampoo Bars are a little tricky or sure! If you ever get photos of your projects, we would love to see them on our Facebook page 🙂
https://www.facebook.com/BrambleBerry
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Where can I find this lotion recipe? The Fall-in-Love-With-It-Lotion recipe??? Sounds divine!
-Rabbit
I believe Laurie is talking about the Argan and Shea Lotion! It’s very creamy and moisturizing. 🙂
You can find the Argan and Shea Lotion recipe here: https://soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/argan-shea-lotion/
And more handmade lotion recipes here: https://soapqueen.com/category/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
What’s the favourite oil of pirates?
Arrrrrrgan oil!
Haha, love that! 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Thanks for the info. I have heard of argan oil here and there for some time but didn’t really research what it was. I’ll have to try it sometime.
Hi Michael!
I’m glad you enjoyed this post! Definitely give Argan Oil a try, it’s fabulous! 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry