Ingredient glossary / Emollient
Argan oil
On the label: Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil · Emollient
What it is
Oil pressed from the argan kernel of Morocco; high in oleic and linoleic acids and vitamin E. Used in hair and face oils.
Emollients: Emollients fill the gaps between skin cells and leave the surface smooth and soft; oils, butters and esters.
Wikidata: Argan oil is found in argan tree. Q45418 →
In the research
76 PubMed papers mention it with skin, cosmetics or hair; the three most recent:
- Exploring the Impact of Extraction Methods on the Nutritional and Sensory Profiles of Argan Oil from Mostaganem Kernels · Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 2026
- Development and characterization of dibenzalacetone-loaded oleogels as a potential photoprotective agents for sunscreen formulations · Scientific reports, 2026
- Encapsulation of Cannabidiol in Chitosan-Stabilized Argan Oil Nanoemulsion as a Potential Dermal Drug Delivery System for Psoriasis Treatment · Pharmaceutics, 2026
A paper is a paper, not a verdict: titles are listed so you can read them, and a study on cells or mice says little about a cream on a face.
Products whose label lists it
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