Argania spinosa kernel oil
AKA “Argan Oil
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Argania spinosa kernel oil
AKA: Argan Oil
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Argan oil from Morocco deeply moisturizes and softens skin with its nutrient-rich emollient properties, leaving it smooth and nourished.
Family
Sapotaceae
Plant Part
Kernel
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Desert or dry shrubland
CAS #
223747-87-3, 299184-75-1
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Argan oil has been used for over 1,000 years by Moroccan Berber communities as a nourishing treatment for skin and hair; valued in traditional medicine for its regenerative properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR