Over the last few weeks, all we seem to be talking about in the BeautySA office is what many are touting as the new miracle oil – argan oil. Used on your hair and body, we can’t walk down beauty isles without spotting a product that doesn’t contain it. Moisturisers, body lotions, shampoos and conditioners, hair masks and treatment oils, it’s everywhere.
But it might not be for long. Did you know argan oil is extracted from the kernels of the argan tree? And the argan tree only grows in Morocco? And these trees are now on the UNESCO endangered species list? We didn’t either.
Argan oil contains essential fatty acids, omega 6 and 9, and vitamin E, which when applied, forms a protective film over your strands. It’s primarily used on damaged or chemically treated hair to restore moisture while nourishing and strengthening from root to tip. It also treats split ends, making your hair more manageable, and can be used on wet or dry hair.
Some might find argan oil makes their hair too oily. If this is the case, simply avoid applying it to your roots and only apply from mid-strand down to the tips.
Argan oil treatments we love:
Keralong Argan Oil Serum, R90, cosmeticsandbeyond.co.za
Gosh Argan Oil, R89, exclusively at Edgars and Red Square stores
VO5 Miracle Concentrate Elixir, R46, retail stores nationwide
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32 comments
beautylover786
i have tried the morrocanoil treatment and it is amazing. worth the price. it is a heat protectant, reduces frizz, makes hair shiner and repairs it. it is amazing
Pannack
Would love to try the VO5! Sounds amazing and my hair is so dry!
Debbie
I am going to try this, hope it helps
G
This has done amazing things for my hair. I will never go without it. It’s definitely made my hair softer and far more manageable.
Saffiya
Argan oil does wonder
Debbie
I need a miracle, but all I need are these products
Mpoyif
Just when I thought I found something perfect for my hair…
Livvy
Avon also have argon oil products, they’re really nice.
Sam
Worth a try.
Maddy
Great product but i too am thinking about the endangered trees.