Compositions and natural properties of Argan oil
Vitamin "E":
A potent antioxidant that quenches free radicals. Vitamin "E" helps slow damage to the skin and combats the natural elements associated with the aging process. On a cellular level, it protects cell membranes from oxidative damage caused by free radicals. It is also responsible for the repair of wounds and regeneration of tissue. Helps lock in moisture, providing a natural barrier against environmental pollutants.
Essential Fatty Acids:
Includes Omega-6, Omega-9 and Omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids. These help facilitate the body’s ability to produce prostaglandins, which control cell growth, and help reduce inflammation.
Squalene:
Reduces the appearance of scarring and stretch marks, by reducing the breakdown of collagen and elastin in the dermal layer of the skin. A naturally derived organic moisturizer that leaves the skin feeling soft and silky.
Carotenes :
Protects the skin from UV damage, by reducing sun sensitivity. It also facilitates cell regeneration and reproduction to help repair damage.
Sterols:
Therapeutic benefits prevent and minimize wrinkles in the skin caused by the aging process. It works by retaining the skins natural moisture balance. Increases skin elasticity in the dermis.
Polyphenol:
A natural phenol that is an essential nutrient in repairing skin damage. It’s also celebrated for its ant-inflammatory, and anti-septic properties.
Triterpene Alcohols:
Decreases skin inflammation caused by acne, eczema, and psoriasis.
Chemical composition I:
Refractive Index at 20 degree C 1.468
Iodine value 98.1
Saponification equivalent 195.2
Insaponifiable fraction 1%
FATTY ACIDS:
C16 : 0 : 12.4
C16 : 1 : 0.2
C18 : 0 : 4.3
C18 : 1 : 47.8
C18 : 2 : 34.6
C18 : 3 : 1.0
C20 : 0 : 0.2
C20 : 1 : 0.3
STEROLS:
Campesterol =< 0.4%
Stigmasta -8,22 -3B-ol 4%
Spinasterol 44%
Schottenol 48%
D-7 avenasterol 4%
TOCOPHEROLS:
Alpha tocopherol 5.4%
Delta tocopherol 83.1%
Gamma tocopherol 11.6%
Total tocopherol: 695 mg/kg
Chemical composition II
Saturated Fatty Acids
Plasmatic acid (AGS) 12 to 13%
Stearic acid 6%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
Oleic acid (AGMI) 43%
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
Linoleic Acid (AGPI) 37%
Alpha linolenic acid <0.5%
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Tocopherols 720 mg/kg
Polyphenols 60 mg/kg
Sterols 3200 mg/kg
Trigerpenic alcohols 1800 mg/kg
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Sterols(%)
Schottenol 48
Spinasterol 42
Delta 7 avenosterols 5
Sigmasta-8,22 dienne 5
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Nutritional facts:
Calories per portion: 70 per 14 g serving (Tbsp)
% for diet of 2000 cal./day Totalfats: 14 g /Fat 12%
* Saturated 2.5 g / 7%
* Polyunsaturated: 5.3 g
* Mono-unsaturated: 6.2 g
* Cholesterol 0 mg 0% (nil)
* Sodium 0 mg 0%
* Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
* Proteins 0 g 0%
* Vitamin E 4 mg
* Vitamin A 0%
* Vitamin C 0%
* Calcium 0%
* Iron 0%