Avocado Oil
Argan oil is extracted from the nut of the Argan Tree (Argania Spinosa). This rare oil is unrefined and carries a light yellowish clear appearance with a mild characteristic taste. It has a distinct natural aroma that may be considered pungent by end-users. Argan oil has vast applications including cosmetics, soaps, and culinary uses.
Argan oil’s naturally occurring Vitamin E and antioxidant content contributes to its unique moisturizing and skin nourishment abilities. The oil is also rich in Oleic (C18:1) and Linoleic (C18:2) essential fatty acids. These properties combined are believed to possess anti-aging benefits when applied to your skin.
At RaGaNaturals, we use high percentage of Argan oil in our lotions and select lip balms & soaps to help your skin stay smooth, strong, and elastic naturally.
Background
Properties
The Avocado is a tree, long thought to have originated in South Central Mexico. They have a green-skinned, fleshy body that may be pear-shaped, egg-shaped, or spherical with an edible inside which has a soft texture. The oil comes from this the fruit's soft insides.
Commercially, they ripen after harvesting. Avocado trees are partially self-pollinating and also contain a large hardened round core which contains the seed.
A typical serving of avocado contains several necessary vitamins and potassium.
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Moisturizes the skin
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Anti-aging remedy
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Natural source of Vitamins B, C, E, K and Potassium
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Soothes irritated skin
Where in the world
Avocados are commercially valuable and are cultivated in tropical and Mediterranean climates throughout the world.
In 2014, world production of avocados was 5 million tonnes, with Mexico alone accounting for 30% (1.52 million tonnes) of the total (table). Other major producers include Dominican Republic, Peru, Indonesia, and Colombia, together totaling 1.38 million tonnes or 27% of world production (table).
