Rice Bran 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
Rice Bran Oil is the oil extracted from the hard outer layers (husks) of Rice. It is used as a cooking oil for deep-frying & stir-frying in most Asian countries for its high smoke point and ability to lower cholesterol levels & blood pressure.
It also has properties that are beneficial for the skin such as its natural vitamins & revitalising components.
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Natural source of Vitamin B & E
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Deeply hydrating and anti-aging
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Rich in antioxidants
Where in the world
Rice is the most widely consumed staple food in the world, especially in Asia. It is also the third most agriculturally harvested resource in the world behind sugarcane and maize.
The origins of Rice date back to Ancient China approximately 12,000 years ago. It has since then spread rapidly across the rest of East, South and Southeast parts of Asia.
It would then spread to Europe through West Asia and America through European colonization.
