Description
This blend pairs two oils from opposite sides of the world. Argan oil comes from the kernels of Argania spinosa, a thorny tree that grows almost only in southwest Morocco, where women’s cooperatives still crack the nuts between stones. Jojoba comes from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis, a desert shrub of Arizona, California and Mexico; strictly it is a liquid wax, which makes it very stable. Together they give a silky, golden oil that absorbs without a greasy feel.
Details
| Botanical names | Argania spinosa and Simmondsia chinensis |
|---|---|
| Origin | Morocco (argan); Sonoran Desert and farms (jojoba) |
| Part used | Kernel (argan); seed (jojoba) |
| Extraction | Cold-pressed, then blended |
| Texture | Silky, non-greasy |
| Ingredients | Argan kernel oil, jojoba seed oil |
How to use
- Face: press 2 to 3 drops into damp skin.
- Hair: smooth a few drops over the lengths and ends.
- Body: apply to damp skin after a shower.
Store somewhere cool and dark with the cap closed.
FAQs
Why blend argan and jojoba?
Argan brings a golden, silky oil; jojoba adds stability and a light, non-greasy feel.
Is jojoba really a wax?
Yes. Jojoba is mostly liquid wax esters rather than the triglycerides found in most plant oils.
Is argan still cracked by hand?
Largely, yes. The nuts are among the hardest of any oil seed.
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