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a b c Charrouf, Zoubida; Guillaume, Dominique (2008). "Argan Oil: Occurrence, Composition and Impact on Human Health". European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology. 110 (7): 632. doi: 10.1002/ejlt.200700220. Monfalouti, HE; Guillaume, D; Denhez, C; Charrouf, Z (Dec 2010). "Therapeutic potential of argan oil: a review". J Pharm Pharmacol. 62 (12): 1669–75. doi: 10.1111/j.2042-7158.2010.01190.x. PMID 21054392. S2CID 43157995. The production of argan oil has always had a socioeconomic function. At present, its production supports about 2.2 million people in the main argan oil–producing region, the Arganeraie. [10] verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{
Since the early 2000s argan oil has been increasingly used in cosmetics and hair care preparations. [10] As of 2020 [update], the main cosmetics products containing argan oil are face creams, lip glosses, shampoos, moisturizers, and soaps. [8] Extraction [ edit ] The production of argan oil by traditional methods a b c d L. Siegle (February 12, 2012). "The trees of life. Should hairdressers be promoting argan oil?". The Observer. Employment in the co-operatives provides women with an income, which many have used to fund education for themselves or their children. It has also provided them with a degree of autonomy in a traditionally male-dominated society and has helped many become more aware of their rights. [ citation needed]Argan oil also contains traces of tocopherols (vitamin E), phenols, carotenes, squalene. [5] Some trace phenols in argan oil include caffeic acid, oleuropein, vanillic acid, tyrosol, catechol, resorcinol, (−)- epicatechin and (+)- catechin. [6]
The argan tree provides food, shelter and protection from desertification. The trees' deep roots help prevent desert encroachment. The canopy of argan trees also provides shade for other agricultural products, and the leaves and fruit provide feed for animals. [4]
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Chimi, H; Cillard, J; Cillard, P (1994). "Autoxydation de l'huile d'argan Argania spinosa L. du Maroc"[Autoxidation of argan oil Argania spinoza L. from Morocco]. Sciences des Aliments (in French). 14 (1): 117–24. ISSN 0240-8813. Archived from the original on 2016-11-18 . Retrieved 2012-07-22.