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10 Argan Oil Benefits for Skin and Hair

May Moisturize Skin and Hair

Argan oil primarily contains oleic and linoleic acids, and study shows these fatty acids are essential nutrients that help maintain healthy skin and hair. Argan oil is effective as a skin moisturizer when it is administered directly on the skin or ingested.

A study showed that both oral and topical applications of argan oil helped improve the moisture content of the skin in postmenopausal women. While there may be no research to prove the effects of argan oil on hair and skin health. Various studies show that other plant oils with a similar nutritional profile may help reduce split ends and other types of hair disease.