Evidence supporting the use of: Argan nut oil
For the health condition: Wrinkles
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Argan nut oil, derived from the kernels of the Argan tree (Argania spinosa), has been traditionally used in Morocco for skin care, including as an anti-aging remedy. In recent years, some scientific studies have explored its effects on skin health, including its potential to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Argan oil is rich in fatty acids (notably oleic and linoleic acids), vitamin E, and other antioxidants, which are believed to support the skin barrier, improve hydration, and counteract oxidative stress—factors that contribute to skin aging and wrinkle formation.
A few small clinical studies have examined Argan oil's impact on skin elasticity and hydration. For example, a 2015 randomized controlled trial published in Clinical Interventions in Aging found that daily consumption and topical application of Argan oil improved skin elasticity among postmenopausal women. However, direct evidence that Argan oil can significantly reduce wrinkles is limited, and most studies have focused on parameters like hydration and elasticity rather than visible wrinkle reduction.
In summary, while there is some scientific support for Argan oil's positive effects on general skin health, the evidence specifically supporting its use for treating or preventing wrinkles is limited and not robust. Further well-designed studies are needed to confirm its efficacy for this purpose.
Other ingredients used for Wrinkles
aloe veraanthocyanins
apricot
ascorbyl palmitate
astaxanthin
beta-carotene
blueberry
collagen
cryptoxanthin
d-alpha tocopherol
gelatin
genistein
grape
green tea
hyaluronic acid
l-carnosine
lycopene
matcha
mixed carotenoids
resveratrol
silicon
almond fruit
Urolithin A
vitamin A
vitamin C
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
neem tree
ferulic acid
Equol (proprietary)
Avocado
Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Argan nut oil
Centella triterpenes
Carnosine
Cocoa Butter
Cycloastragenol
walnut
Other health conditions supported by Argan nut oil
AcneAging (prevention)
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cardiovascular Disease
Cholesterol (high)
Cuts
Dandruff
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Eczema
Fatty Liver Disease
Free Radical Damage
Hair (loss or thinning)
Hair Care (general)
Hypertension
Inflammation
Itching
Pain (general remedies for)
Psoriasis
Rashes and Hives
Scars / Scar Tissue
Skin (dry and/or flaky)
Skin Care (general)
Stretch Marks
Triglycerides (high)
Wounds and Sores
Wrinkles