Argan oil is primarily comprised of fatty acids and a variety of phenolic compounds. The majority of the fat content of argan oil comes from oleic and linoleic acid ( 1 ).
Is argan oil made from a nut?
Argan oil is derived from the kernels found within the argan nut. This nut is the center of a fruit that grows on the argnania spinosa, a desert evergreen tree in the southwestern region of Morocco.
Is argan oil from Africa?
Our oil is extracted from a nut that grow on a rare tree in Morocco. We then import it from Northern Africa. The Argan tree is a very well adapted and hearty tree that survives in a harsh environment.