Moroccan women have been using argan oil as a cosmetic oil for skin and hair for centuries. This oil has become increasingly popular for cosmetic use outside Morocco, too. The number of personal care products which contain argan oil as a moisturising and nourishing ingredient is constantly growing. For example, the Ukrainian beauty brand Dr. Sante has launched a new hair care line formulated with argan oil, Argan Hair.
Argan oil is produced from the kernels of the argan tree. Argan is endemic to southwestern Morocco. It is also grown in Israel, but Morocco remains the main exporter of high-quality argan oil. Both cosmetic and culinary argan oil are extracted by cold pressed method, but culinary argan oil is pressed from roasted nuts, while cosmetic argan oil is extracted from unroasted argan kernels to avoid an excessive nutty scent.
Moroccans traditionally use cosmetic argan oil to treat skin diseases (for example, acne, eczema, atopic dermatitis), to accelerate the healing of burns and as a cosmetic oil for skin and hair. Due to the high content of essential fatty acids (oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid) and tocopherols (vitamin E) it effectively nourishes and moisturises the skin and hair. Besides, argan oil has antioxidant properties and thus eliminates the negative effects of free radicals and prevents premature skin ageing.
The specialists of the Ukrainian-Polish group of companies Elfa that owns the Dr. Sante brand combined the useful properties of argan oil and other natural ingredients with the latest accomplishments of the cosmetic industry to create the Argan Hair series. This cosmetic line is specifically designed for dry, dull and damaged hair. Argan Hair by Dr. Sante is a combination of high-quality herbal ingredients and balanced hypoallergenic formulas.
All Argan Hair products are formulated with three key ingredients: argan oil, keratin and hydrolysed wheat protein. Argan oil helps to repair damaged hair structure both from the inside and outside. It penetrates deep into the hair shaft and connects the cuticle (the outermost part of the hair shaft) with the cortex (the middle layer of a strand of hair). This helps to make your hair smoother and prevent split ends.
Argan oil envelops each strand, creating a thin protective layer on the hair surface. This layer makes the hair silky smooth, improves its elasticity, helps to keep the hair hydrated and protects it from harmful environmental factors.
The second key ingredient of Dr. Sante's Argan Hair products is keratin. Keratin is a fibrous structural protein. It is the key structural material making up human hair. Keratin keeps your hair strong and elastic. Hydrolysed keratin contained in the Argan Hair products builds up protein levels of the hair, repairing its structure and making it stronger. Hydrolysed wheat protein has a similar effect. That's why hair care products for dry, damaged hair often contain some kind of hydrolysed protein.
The Argan Hair line by Dr. Sante comprises five hair care products: a shampoo, a hair mask, a creamy hair mask, a hair spray and a hair oil. They are specifically designed for dry, brittle, damaged hair weakened by colouring, bleaching, blow-drying, hot styling or perming. The manufacturer recommends that you use the entire line to achieve maximum effect.
Dr. Sante's hair care products with argan oil and hydrolysed proteins restore the healthy shine and natural beauty of your hair, improve its strength, elasticity and flexibility. If you use them regularly, your hair becomes tamer and less breakable. All Dr. Sante products are free of SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate), SLES (sodium laureth sulfate), parabens, propylene glycol, mineral oils, synthetic colourants and fragrances, and other potentially harmful or allergenic ingredients.
Argan Hair shampoo and masks are suitable for daily use, they are used just like other regular shampoos and hair masks. The hair spray and the hair oil are leave-in treatments. They can be applied onto dry or wet hair and do not require rinsing. The hair oil is formulated in such a way that it does not leave your hair greasy. The hair spray (branded as Fabulous Hair) makes styling easier, although its main task is to strengthen your hair and restore its natural healthy shine.
You can buy Argan Hair and other cosmetic lines by Dr. Sante (for example, Macadamia Hair, Cucumber Balance Control, Burdock Series, Camomile) in our online shop Organic Store. If you have dry hair, give argan oil a chance to prove itself to be an indispensable part of your hair care routine.
