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Argan Oil
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Morocco's liquid gold — deeply nourishing for soft, radiant-looking skin.
| INCI name | Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil |
|---|---|
| Type | Plant oil — nourishing & radiance-restoring |
| Origin | Argan Forest, Morocco |
| Key benefit | Softer, visibly more radiant skin |
| Suits | All skin types, especially dry skin |
What is this
Argan Oil
Argan oil is a precious plant oil pressed from the kernels of Argania spinosa, a hardy tree endemic to southwest Morocco. Rich in essential fatty acids, vitamin E and phytosterols, it helps nourish skin, support its elasticity and leave the complexion looking soft, smooth and radiant.
Where is it found
Argan Forest, Morocco
In The Nine Aurora's Moroccan beauty zone, argan trees have held the edge of the desert for centuries. Their fruit is gathered only when it falls, and the kernels are cracked and pressed by hand — slow, skilled work, much of it carried by women's cooperatives, that turns patience into liquid gold.
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Formulas with argan oil
Noctis Night Deep Cleanser
39.00 $
Argan + Brazil Nut + babassu lipid-rich night cleanser for comfort and barrier support
Cleanser Duo
70.00 $
67 refined ingredients • 92–97% natural origin • deep cleansing, hydration & soothing care
Lucis Protecting Day Serum
68.00 $
Niacinamide + hyaluronic acid + vitamin C brightening and firming day serum
Noctis Longevity Night Cream
68.00 $
Powerful anti-aging cream overnight with argan oil, babassu, and Brazil nut for deep nourishment and elasticity.
Renova The Eye Cream
69.00 $
Açaí + vitamin E brightening eye cream • 61 refined ingredients for dark circles, radiance & firmness
Profunda The Treatment Mask
48.00 $
Kaolin + Japanese yuzu + rosehip brightening mask • 64 refined ingredients for detox, clarity & glow
Lucis Nurturing Day Cream
58.00 $
Açaí + seabuckthorn + camellia antioxidant day cream for daily protection
Noctis Night Deep Cleanser
39.00 $
Argan + Brazil Nut + babassu lipid-rich night cleanser for comfort and barrier support
Cleanser Duo
70.00 $
67 refined ingredients • 92–97% natural origin • deep cleansing, hydration & soothing care
Lucis Protecting Day Serum
68.00 $
Niacinamide + hyaluronic acid + vitamin C brightening and firming day serum
Noctis Longevity Night Cream
68.00 $
Powerful anti-aging cream overnight with argan oil, babassu, and Brazil nut for deep nourishment and elasticity.
Renova The Eye Cream
69.00 $
Açaí + vitamin E brightening eye cream • 61 refined ingredients for dark circles, radiance & firmness
Profunda The Treatment Mask
48.00 $
Kaolin + Japanese yuzu + rosehip brightening mask • 64 refined ingredients for detox, clarity & glow
Lucis Nurturing Day Cream
58.00 $
Açaí + seabuckthorn + camellia antioxidant day cream for daily protection
Every ingredient in our library serves one measure of success — skin longevity — the years skin keeps its strength, moisture and evenness.
Questions about argan oil
What is argan oil?
Argan oil is pressed from the kernels of Argania spinosa, a hardy, thorny tree that grows almost exclusively in southwest Morocco. Long treasured in Moroccan beauty ritual, it is rich in essential fatty acids, vitamin E and phytosterols — the profile behind its "liquid gold" reputation.
What does argan oil do for the face?
Argan oil helps nourish skin intensely, support its elasticity and soften the look of dryness. Its antioxidant vitamin E content also helps defend the skin's surface from everyday environmental stress, leaving the complexion looking smoother, suppler and more radiant.
Does argan oil clog pores?
Argan oil is widely regarded as sitting low on the comedogenic scale and is neither heavy nor greasy, so most skin types wear it comfortably. Individual responses vary, as with any oil, so blemish-prone skin should introduce it gradually.
Where does argan oil come from?
From the argan forests of southwest Morocco — a landscape so distinctive that UNESCO recognizes it as the Arganeraie Biosphere Reserve. The kernels are traditionally cracked and pressed by hand, work carried largely by Moroccan women's cooperatives.
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Sources
- CosIng — European Commission cosmetic ingredients database: Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- UNESCO — Arganeraie Biosphere Reserve, Morocco
- Timeless Skin Care — Will Argan Oil Clog My Pores?
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