Argan oil is known as one of the rarest are therefore most expensive oil in the world. Pure, original argan oil is difficult to obtain and time-consuming production, therebye the price high. Not all Argan oil market is real and pure as many so-called producer can dilute, just to make it cheaper.
But it is worthwhile to spend some extra money to buy 100% pure oil, rather than paying less for something you might be found in your kitchen cabinet.
Unfortunately, there are many brands are not worth your money. How to avoid fake argan oil and verify the authentic? And how to choose a brand worth investing?
Ingredients List
Look for cosmetics that only one ingredient: 100% Argan Oil Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil. No preservatives, no fragrance, no Parrafin, not even water.
Package
Do not buy argan oil sold in clear bottles. Light breaks best qualities of the oil.
Price
Argan oil is very difficult to make. The price of the product is also determined by the concentration of the arc on the product. Check ingredients carefully, you do not have to pay for a product that has a low concentration of argan oil. But as I already use the best is named for pure argan oil with no added chemicals and parabens.
Smell
Argan oil has a nutty flavor. The smell disappears after a few minutes in contact with the skin, where as Argan oil absorbs quickly. You should strongly scented oil that is odorless preventable. Anyway, it is very suspicious.
Color
Cosmetic argan oil has bright golden yellow color. If the color is too light, the most likely is that it was mixed with other oils. Pure argan oil from Morocco has a golden yellow color.
Label
Make sure your oil is labeled as 100% pure, cold pressed and Made in Morocco. And it must have at least Ecocert certificate.