Has Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Argan oil contains a wide variety of phenolic compounds that function as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds. It is also a good source of vitamin E [1], or tocopherol, a fat-soluble vitamin that functions as an effective antioxidant to relieve the negative effects of free radicals.
Argan oil also contains other compounds, such as plant sterols [2], melatonin [3], and CoQ10 that play a vital role in its antioxidant properties.
A study showed a significant decrease in inflammatory markers in mice fed argan oil before getting exposed to a highly inflammatory liver toxin. In addition, some studies show that argan oil, when applied to your skin directly, can also help reduce inflammation caused by infections or injuries.
More research needs to be done to understand how argan oil can serve medicinal purposes in humans to reduce oxidative stress and inflammation.