Argan oil:
Argan oil comes from the argan tree or Argania Spinosa, the tree that grows only in southern of Morocco. Argan oil is rich in vitamin E, essential fatty acids, polyphenols and saponins. Argan oil has demonstrated efficacy in cosmetic use and dermatology.
Argan oil contains over than 80% unsaturated fatty acids: linoleic acid (omega 6: 38.1%) and oleic acid (omega 9: 43.2%) basic constituents of the cell and its metabolism, particularly rich in vitamin E or tocopherol (700 to 900 mg / l).
Argan oil contains polyphenols that have antioxidant effect and are able to contrast the collagenase MMP (Matrix Metallo Protease: an enzyme that degrades the collagen of the dermis). Argan oil contains squalene, a major lipid components of sebum (12% of total), which has an antioxidant and protective function against the sun's rays as a biological filter.
The sterol fraction is mainly composed of two Δ 7 sterols: the scotenol and the spinasterol rarely present in oils, which block the 5 alpha reductase enzyme that converts testosterone into dehydrotestosterone involved in androgenic alopecia. Contains Triterpenic saponins that have a natural anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anti-fungal effects.
Cosmetic:
A cosmetic is any substance or preparation intended to be placed in contact with various parts of the human body including the skin, the hair system, external bodies, teeth and mucous membranes, with a view exclusively or mainly to clean, protect, perfume, and maintain in good condition the human body to change its appearance or to correct the odour.
Dermis:
The dermis is the supporting tissue of the skin. In contrast to the epidermis, the dermis is vascularized. Consisting of 80% water, fibers, elastin and collagen, the dermis not only provides support to the epidermis and nutrients, but also plays a role in thermoregulation and healing.
Epidermis:
The epidermis is the kind of epithelial tissue that covers the dermis. It is the superficial layer of the skin whose surface is composed of keratinized cells, which desquamate.
Hyaluronic acid:
Hyaluronic acid is a glycosaminoglycan distributed widely among tissues, epithelial and nervous. It is found, for example, in the vitreous humor and synovial fluid. This is one of the main components of the extracellular matrix. It contributes significantly to the proliferation and migration of cells.
Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in our bodies. It serves to maintain a good level of hydration of our skin by capturing the water and holding it in the deep layers.