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Argan Oil is precious and rare for its particularly long and labour-intensive manual extraction process: 40 kg of fruit from the Argania Spinosa tree are required to make just one litre of oil. It has been known for centuries among the Berber people of Morocco for its cosmetic, medicinal and nutritional properties. Scientific studies have revealed that this oil, rich in high concentrations of Unsaturated Fatty Acids, Linoleic Acid and Vitamin E, can stimulate vital cell functions, nourishing and moisturising each hair deep down.

Argan Oil is one of the richest oils in unsaturated Fatty Acids. These act as a barrier against the evaporation that occurs on a daily basis during transepidermal water loss (TEWL), allowing the hair to preserve moisture and stay hydrated and soft.

Thanks to its high concentration of Linoleic Acid, Argan Oil can also boast regenerative properties. Its moisturising and nourishing effect has been scientifically proven.

What’s more, Argan Oil is relatively rich in Tocopherols: ranging from 700 to 900 mg/kg (olive oil: 320 mg/kg). These natural antioxidants play an essential role in preventing hair from ageing, as they protect against the attack of free radicals. Their anti-age effect has been recognised by the scientific world.

Argan Oil is produced by female cooperative
The cooperative that makes the Argan Oil used in the Nashi Argan range is located in the province of Essaouira, in the south of Morocco. This cooperative was set up to help women in difficulty. Today, it employs 106 women, against the twenty of just three years ago. An additional 300 or so women work indirectly for the cooperative as part of harvesting activities. This is the only source of income for the families of many of these women, as divorcees, single mothers and widows. The cooperative also grants training courses and technical assistance to its members.