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Argan Oil                                                                            natural beauty •
       IS YOUR NEXT
     BEAUTY ESSENTIAL                                             Native to Morocco and referred to as
                                  By: Whitney Alexandra                             “liquid gold” by a little newspaper
                                                                                    called The New York Times, argan
                                                                   oil is the latest all-natural product you must try
                                                                   this season. Derived from a nut, this oil is packed
                                                                   with essential fatty acids, anti-oxidants, vitamins
                                                                   and minerals that are fantastic for one’s skin, hair
                                                                   and overall health without containing crazy, toxin-
                                                                   filled chemicals.
                                                                      The process of how argan oil is made is
                                                                   interesting as well. Local Berber women hand-
                                                                   crack the argan nuts between two stones, a
                                                                   technique they’ve used for centuries, and instead
                                                                   of using any type of machine they individually
                                                                   extract the nut from the hard shell, hand-grind
                                                                   it in a stone grinder, hand-knead it for hours and
                                                                   then cold-press it into the oil. This labor-intense
                                                                   process makes argan oil extremely valuable and
                                                                   sets it apart from the rest of the oils out there.
                                                                       So now that you know the process and what
                                                                   makes it, in my opinion, better than the rest, let’s
                                                                   talk a bit about why your skin and hair absolutely
                                                                   needs such an enriched product.

1.It’s great for moisturizing.    4.Smooth hair is just a         EYE“LASIK WORKS.
     Despite that oil is in the         few drops of argan oil              SHOULD
 name, argan oil is actually      away! Adding into wet hair             KNOW.”
 relatively dry and is great for  works wonders as a leave-
 providing moisture to your       in conditioner that will have                   Houman Ahdieh, M.D.
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 up with super-silky, soft skin.  locks all day long.
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2.If you’re prone to acne,        5.Argan oil helps to
        this oil may be your new        strengthen nails and
 best friend! It reduces sebum    soften cuticles, so next time
 levels in individuals with oily  you give yourself a mani-pedi,
 skin, helping to clear up and    don’t forget to add the oil.
 prevent future breakouts.
                                  6.This one is my favorite!
3.Argan oil is ideal to help            You can use argan oil to
       heal wounds and scars, so  brighten up your skin simply
 you can totally use it on those  by adding it into your
 pesky razor bumps and burns      foundation, moisturizer
 and even those annoying little   or bronzer. Simple, easy
 stretch marks.                   and glowing.

       If you are
looking to enhance
your natural beauty

  regimens, this is
   a great natural

product that offers
   many benefits!
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