Argan oil in skincare
A plant oil from the kernels of the argan tree.
What is argan oil?
A plant oil from the kernels of the argan tree. On the ingredient list, you can find the name Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil. The dictionary uses both the common name and the INCI name, so you can compare the explanation with the packaging.
What does argan oil do for skin and the product?
Provides glide and softens skin as part of the product's oil phase.
Emollients make the surface more supple and affect how the product spreads. Lipids do not themselves add water, but some can also help retain moisture.
An oil does not add water. The experience depends on the other ingredients.
How to read the ingredient list
Look at the product's purpose and overall composition. Position on the list does not tell you the exact concentration used or how your skin will react. One substance can serve several purposes in the same product.
Questions about argan oil
What does argan oil do in skincare?
Provides glide and softens skin as part of the product's oil phase.
What should I know about argan oil?
An oil does not add water. The experience depends on the other ingredients.
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About sources and ingredient names
The European Commission's CosIng database is a reference for cosmetic ingredient names and functions. An entry does not constitute approval of all uses or evidence of a particular product effect.
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