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Scandinavian Biolabs Hair Protection Oil

Scandinavian Biolabs Hair Protection Oil Scandinavian Biolabs Hair Protection Oil ingredients explained: Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters, Phytosterols, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Brassica Campestris/Aleuri

Scandinavian Biolabs Hair Protection Oil Scandinavian Biolabs Hair Protection Oil ingredients explained: Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters, Phytosterols, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Tocopherol (Vitamin E) Show all ingredients by function Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables emollient Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters emulsifying Phytosterols Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil antioxidant, emollient goodie Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer Tocopherol (Vitamin E) antioxidant 0-3, 0-3 We don't have description for this ingredient yet. When it comes to cosmetic oils and hype, argan oil is for sure leading the way. Dubbed as the "liquid gold of Morocco", we have to admit we have some trouble determining why this oil enjoys such a special miracle status. Not that it's not good, it is good, even great but reading the research about argan and a bunch of other plant oils we just do not see the big, unique differentiating factor (though that might be our fault not reading enough, obvs.) So, argan oil comes from the kernel of the argan fruit that comes from the argan tree that grows only in Morocco. The tree is slow growing and getting the oil is a hard job. The traditional process is that the ripe argan fruits fall from the tree, then goats eat them up and poop out the seeds. The seeds are collected and smashed with a stone to get the kernels inside. This part is the hard one as the seeds have extremely hard shells. Once the kernels are obtained, the oil is pressed out from them (the kernels contain about 50% oil). Expand to read more As for skincare, argan oil is loaded with lots of skin goodies (but so are many other plant oils): it contains 80% nourishing and moisturizing unsaturated fatty acids, mainly oleic (38-50%), linoleic (28-38%) and palmitic (10-18%). It also contains a relatively large amount of antioxidant vitamin E (600-900 mg/kg, about twice as much as olive), small amounts of antioxidant phenols (including caffeic acid, ferulic acid, and epicatechin), as well as some rare sterols with soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. Thanks to all the above goodness in argan oil, it can greatly nourish and moisturize the skin and hair. It's also claimed to be able to neutralize collagen-damaging free radicals, help reduce scars, and revitalize and improve skin elasticity. You can even read that argan might help acne-prone skin, but being a high oleic oil, we would be careful with that. All in all, argan oil is a real goodie but we do not fully understand the special miracle status it enjoys. Primary fat-soluble antioxidant in our skin Significant photoprotection against UVB rays Vit C + Vit E work in synergy and provide great photoprotection Has emollient properties Easy to formulate, stable and relatively inexpensive what‑it‑does antioxidant | emollient irritancy, com.