Evidence supporting the use of: Argan tree
For the health condition: Skin Care (general)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Argan tree (Argania spinosa) oil, commonly known as argan oil, has a well-established traditional and scientific basis for its use in general skin care. Traditionally used by Moroccan communities for centuries, argan oil is applied to the skin for its moisturizing and healing properties. Scientifically, argan oil is rich in essential fatty acids (notably oleic and linoleic acids), vitamin E (tocopherols), and various polyphenols and sterols, all of which contribute to its skin care benefits.

Clinical and laboratory studies have demonstrated that argan oil can help improve skin hydration and elasticity, support the skin barrier, and exert anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. For example, a controlled study published in 2015 in Clinical Interventions in Aging found that topical and dietary argan oil use improved skin elasticity in postmenopausal women. In vitro studies suggest argan oil can help protect against oxidative stress and may promote wound healing. Moreover, its emollient properties make it effective in soothing dry or irritated skin, and it is frequently used in cosmetic formulations for these reasons.

While more large-scale clinical trials are needed for some claims, current evidence supports the use of argan oil for general skin care, particularly for moisturizing, improving elasticity, and providing antioxidant protection. Thus, its use is supported by both tradition and a moderate degree of scientific validation.

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