TEA Natura Organic Argan Oil, 100 ml

The Argan tree is one of the oldest trees on Earth. It is approximately 60 million years old. What makes it so special is that it is native to a small area in the south of Marocco. It is an endemic species that grows sponateously between the Atlas Mountain chains. It is a Mediterranean jungle in a biosphere reserve of UNESCO.
The Argan tree is a spiky evergreen and reaches a height of 8-10 meters after approximately 200 years. It produces small, green stone fruits that resemble olives and later become an orange shade when they are ripe. Two small kernels are hidden within the fruit which is used to extract the Argan oil that has been used for skin care for centuries. Even the Phoenicians and Berbers started trading with this valuable oil.

The Argan oil by TEA Natura is obtained by the "Tafraout" collective. Women here work in harmony with nature, using age-old, traditional methods. In addition, women are enabled optimal liveing conditions. Due to the fact that the gathering and peeling of the fruit is part of the livelihood of these women, TEA Natura untakes to pay them a fair price for this product.

This organic Argan oil is sold in the state as it is delivered from Marocco. The oil is not processed any further.

Cold pressed Argan oil consists of more than 80% unsaturated fats (linoleic acid) and is rich in tocopherol, flovonoids, carotinoids, xanthophylls, sterols and triterpenes. It's natural composition has very high antioxidant effects. Due to the high content in linoleic acid (more than 34%), Argan oil has very high regenerating, moisturizing and reconstructive properties, that fight against the signs of aging. Skin is left feeling supple and intensively nourished.

Application: Argan oil can be used in the skin care regime at any age. It nourishes the skin of children after bathing and cares for the skin on both body and face. In addition, mature skin is left feeling supple and silky soft after using Argan oil, while dryness and the formation of dandruff are prevented.