I know, it has been a minute since I last posted an entry on Diva! Life, as you know, can get in the way of some of our goals, even if that goal is to keep a simple blog going. I won't get into details about my absence, because I am a strong believer that some things are meant to be private, but I will say I am well and my hair is still on the top of my head LOL!
Anyway, in my absence I have been taking it easy, but still doing some research, looking for good products that will allow me to achieve some success as I enter another year of my hair journey. The one thing, or should I say one ingredient I have come a cross time and time again in my exploration of new hair products is argan oil. Now if you are not familiar with argan oil I would wonder where you have been over the last few months because this product seems to be everywhere! You can find it in its pure, natural form or infused in shampoos, conditioners or leave ins. So I wanted to find out what all the hype was about. What is argan oil and why is it the new "it oil" for hair? This is what I found out:
Argan Oil is a natural oil native to Morocco. Derived from the crushed fruit and nuts of the Argan tree, this oils has historically been used by Moroccans in cooking for dipping bread, on couscous, or on salads and most recently for the treatment of hair and skin.
Argan Oil is produced from the kernels of argan tree fruit. These trees only grow in a few regions of Morocco, so this oil is one of the rarest in the world due the small supply and the limited growing area. It consists of a blend of fatty acids (over 70% oleic and linoleic acids.), Vitamin E, phenols, and carotenes, which has shown to be helpful at improving hair strength and revive and renew hair damaged by heat, wind, oxidization or over-styling and processing. Many believe it is excellent for locking in moisture and improving shine and luster. The oils' primary benefit seems to come from its ability to naturally hydrate and to help stop frizziness, fly-away and hard to control, unmanageable hair. Argan Oil has been shown to penetrate the hair shaft and almost instantly improve follicle elasticity and increase nourishment.
Argan Oil is also said to be a good hair detangler when applied to wet, freshly shampooed hair. Dubbed the "miracle oil" from Morocco, it competes with Jojoba oil as a very effective hair treatment that renourishes and replenishes dry or brittle hair while protecting and healing damage. As an added benefit, Argan Oil appears to help color treated hair. Essential fatty acids smooth and coat the follicle shaft and have been shown to extend the life of color treated hair.
Seems pretty good to me! Let me know what you think, especially if you have tried it or currently use it.
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