An emollient plant oil pressed from the kernels of the argan tree.
What it is
Argania spinosa kernel oil is obtained from the kernels of the argan tree, which grows mainly in Morocco. It consists largely of oleic and linoleic acid triglycerides and contains tocopherols. In formulas it acts as an emollient and skin- or hair-conditioning oil.
Where it is used
Found in hair oils, serums, facial oils, body lotions and shampoos.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The label does not show how much argan oil a product contains; it is often used at low levels for marketing purposes.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (777)
- Gardenia with Shea Butter Hand Cream · Florinda
- Pro-V Active Nutri-Plex Smooth & Sleek Shampoo · Pantene
- Charcoal Pore-Minimising Mask · The Body Shop
- The Falsies® Surreal · Maybelline
- False Lash Effect Max Out podkladová báze · Max Factor
- Gel Na Obočí 2000 Calorie Brow Gel · Max Factor
- Tusz Do Rzęs Masterpiece 2w1 Lash Wow · Max Factor
- Primer False Lash Effect Max Out · Max Factor
- Żel Do Brwi 2000 Calorie Brow Gel · Max Factor
- Masterpiece 2in1 Lash Wow Mascara Midnight Black · Max Factor
- Masterpiece 2in1 Lash Wow Mascara · Max Factor
- 2000 Calorie Pro Stylist Mascara · Max Factor