Argan oil . The liquid gold of Morocco, much appreciated in cosmetics.
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Argan oil is an oil produced from the kernels of the argan tree, endemic to Morocco, that is valued for its nutritive, cosmetic and numerous medicinal properties. The tree, a relict species from the Tertiary age, is extremely well adapted to drought and other environmentally harsh conditions of southwestern Morocco. The species Argania once covered North Africa and is now endangered and under protection of UNESCO. The argan tree grows wild in semi-arid soil, its deep root system helping to protect against soil erosion and the northern advance of the Sahara.
Argan nuts from the Argan tree, that is cultivated for the oil (argan oil) which is found in the fruit. The oil is rich in fatty acids and is used in cooking and cosmetics. The argan tree is an endangered species and is protected by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation).