Quick Facts
- INCI NameArgan Oil
- FunctionsEmollientSkin Conditioning AgentAntioxidant
- Primary FeedstockThe primary feedstock for Argan oil is the kernel of the Argan tree fruit, native to southwestern Morocco. The oil is obtained by mechanically pressing these kernels, a process that has been practiced traditionally for centuries.
- NOI Score1.0 / 1.0
- Tier100% Renewable
Description
Learn about Argan Oil — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.
References
- 1ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products — Part 2. ISO, Geneva.