If you’ve recently browsed the beauty product aisles in the supermarket, you may have seen products that include a substance called Moroccan argan oil. While it may sound strange to include an oil in a shampoo or a soap, this dry, absorbent substance is actually versatile and offers many different benefits when used. In fact, some of its uses may even surprise you.

Are you wondering about how you can incorporate this “liquid gold” into your daily routines? Here are just a few of the most popular uses for argan oil:

Culinary Uses for Moroccan Argan Oil
Argan oil is very high in Vitamin E and antioxidants, so it’s actually a very nutritious oil when compared with other oils. In Morocco, argan oil is often drizzled on couscous and pasta or eaten with pitas and hummus. The pure oil has a light, nutty scent and taste to it due to its extraction from the argan nut, which is native to Southwestern Morocco only.

Medicinal Uses for Moroccan Argan Oil
Argan oil is also used to reduce inflammation and minimize the appearance of scars. This is possible through the same Vitamin E and antioxidants that are good for you nutritionally, as well. Argan oil is also sometimes used in acne treatments, too, as it can have some healing effects.

Cosmetic Uses for Moroccan Argan Oil
Finally, Moroccan argan oil has really taken off in the past year or two as an additive in many beauty products. It is possible to use the oil in its pure liquid form, but it can also come in a solid cream, too. Moroccan argan oil shampoo and conditioner are commonly found in supermarkets, beauty supply stores, and at salons. Hair products containing argan oil can give hair a shinier, smoother appearance. Moroccan argan oil soaps, Moroccan argan oil lotions, and Moroccan argan oil masks for the face are all common skin products. These products can help fight the signs of aging, reduce blemishes and inflammation, and even protect skin from the sun.

How have you used Moroccan argan oil in your daily life? Leave a comment below.