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Argan Oil – The Anti-Ageing Elixir

Argan oil, often referred to as "liquid gold," is known to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Harvested from the nuts of the argan tree native to Morocco, argan oil has been used for centuries to hydrate skin and hair. With its powerful combination of essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamin E, argan oil deeply hydrates the skin, replenishes its moisture barrier and delivers essential nutrients to promote skin vitality.

Discover the powerful effects of argan oil, plus 31 other plant oils and extracts, all housed in our Skin Nutrients Facial Oil.

What is Argan Oil?

Argan oil is extracted from the kernels of the Argan tree, native to Morocco, and is widely regarded for its exceptional skincare benefits. Rich in vitamin E, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants, Argan oil works as a potent moisturiser and anti-ageing agent. Its high content of oleic and linoleic acids enables it to hydrate deeply while enhancing skin elasticity, which is essential for maintaining a youthful appearance.

The oil is light, non-greasy, and easily absorbed into the skin, making it suitable for all skin types, from dry to oily. When applied topically, Argan oil forms a protective layer on the skin, helping to prevent moisture loss while improving skin texture. This nutrient-rich oil also contains sterols, which promote the regeneration of skin cells, making it an effective solution for combating signs of ageing, such as fine lines and wrinkles.

Top 5 Benefits of Argan Oil

  1. Hydration: Deeply moisturises the skin, promoting softness and a healthy, radiant complexion.
  2. Anti-Ageing: Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by improving skin elasticity and boosting hydration.
  3. Skin Barrier Restoration: Strengthens the skin’s natural barrier, locking in moisture and preventing dehydration.
  4. Nutrient-Rich: Packed with antioxidants and essential fatty acids, Argan oil provides essential nutrients that rejuvenate and protect the skin.
  5. Soothes and Calms: Reduces redness and inflammation, offering a calming effect for sensitive skin and supporting overall skin health.

How Can Argan Oil Reduce the Signs of Ageing?

As the skin ages, its ability to retain moisture declines, and its natural protective barrier weakens. These changes result in the development of fine lines, wrinkles, and a loss of skin elasticity. Argan oil offers an array of benefits that help counteract these effects, supporting healthy, youthful skin. Here’s how:

Deep Hydration
One of the most important components of healthy, youthful skin is hydration. Argan oil’s deeply moisturising properties replenish the skin’s moisture barrier, helping to combat dryness and prevent the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Rich in fatty acids, it helps restore the skin’s moisture balance and supports long-lasting hydration, resulting in plumper, softer, and more radiant skin.

Anti-Ageing Benefits
Argan oil is a potent anti-ageing ingredient, known for its ability to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Its high concentration of antioxidants, particularly vitamin E, helps to neutralise free radicals, which can damage the skin and accelerate the ageing process. By providing essential nutrients to the skin, Argan oil boosts collagen production, improving skin elasticity and helping to reduce the visible effects of ageing.

Restores the Skin’s Natural Barrier
The skin’s natural barrier, which helps protect it from environmental stressors, weakens as we age. Argan oil helps restore and reinforce this barrier, preventing moisture loss and shielding the skin from external pollutants. A strong skin barrier is essential for maintaining skin health, as it not only keeps moisture locked in but also protects against harmful elements that contribute to premature ageing.

Nutrient-Rich Nourishment
Argan oil is packed with a range of essential nutrients, including vitamin E, fatty acids, and antioxidants, all of which are vital for maintaining healthy, youthful skin. These nutrients work together to nourish and repair the skin, improving its texture and tone. By feeding the skin with the right vitamins and minerals, Argan oil helps to rejuvenate the complexion and restore a radiant, youthful glow.

Calms and Soothes

Argan oil is known for its soothing properties, making it an ideal choice for those with sensitive or inflamed skin. It reduces redness and irritation, offering a calming effect that promotes skin healing. As a result, Argan oil not only improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles but also supports overall skin health, leaving it feeling balanced and calm.

How to Boost Argan Oil’s Benefits

While Argan oil can work wonders on its own, incorporating it into a thoughtful skincare regimen will enhance its effectiveness. To fully maximise the benefits of Argan oil, consider the following steps:

  1. Incorporate Argan Oil Into Your Skincare Routine
    For optimal results, Argan oil should be used consistently as part of your daily skincare regimen. Apply a few drops of the oil to clean, damp skin after cleansing to lock in moisture.
  2. Pair Argan Oil with Other Hydrating Ingredients
    To amplify the effects of Argan oil, pair it with other hydrating and anti-ageing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid or peptides.
  3. Protect Your Skin from UV Damage
    Although Argan oil contains antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress, it’s essential to protect your skin from UV damage by applying sunscreen daily.
  4. Maintain a Balanced Diet and Stay Hydrated
    Healthy skin starts from within. To complement the moisturising and anti-ageing benefits of Argan oil, maintain a diet rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids.
  5. Adjust Application According to Skin Type
    Argan oil is suitable for all skin types, but how it’s applied may vary depending on your skin’s needs.

Argan oil is a versatile, nutrient-rich ingredient that provides deep hydration, supports collagen production, and protects the skin from environmental damage. Its anti-ageing properties make it a valuable addition to our Skin Nutrients Facial Oil, our award-winning facial oil loved by A-listers and dermatologists alike.

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Amino Acids

Amino Acids are molecules used by all living things to make proteins. They are vital for supporting functions throughout your body, including protein synthesis, tissue repair, and nutrient absorption.

Cysteine HCI - non-essential amino acid that helps your body heal

Cysteine has been used in medicine for more than 30 years. It replenishes intracellular levels of the natural antioxidant glutathione, which are depleted by age and illness, helping to restore cells’ ability to fight damage from reactive oxygen species. More about Cysteine HCI

L-Glutamine - an abundant nonessential amino acid

Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body - and is involved in more metabolic processes than any other amino acid. Glutamine supplementation has been shown to enhance immune system function and result in a lower level of infection. In conjunction with Cysteine, Glutamine supplementation has been shown to enhance glutathione stores. More about L-Glutamine

N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCL - an anti-ageing amino acid

Used together with the team of powerful antioxidants and nutrients contained in Lumity’s Morning & Night formula, carnitine protects against and repairs existing age-induced mitochondrial DNA damage, boosts mitochondrial function and improves energy turnover. More about N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCL

Arganine - a multi-tasking amino acid

Arginine is an amino acid, which plays an important role in the synthesis of proteins and cell division. Many studies have linked arginine to enhanced immunity and the improved release of the human growth hormone (HGH), which repairs and regenerates the body’s tissue as you sleep. More about Arginine

L-Citrulline - a nonessential animo acid

Citrulline is an energy-boosting amino acid that improves endurance, cognitive function and blood pressure. It improves the ammonia recycling process and nitric oxide production, which helps blood vessels relax and improves blood flow - all of which improves performance in terms of energy / endurance. More about L-Citrulline

Taurine (synthetic) - dubbed ‘wonder molecule’ by scientists

An amino acid found most commonly in meat, fish and dairy products. It supports the immune system, the nervous system and healthy muscle function, thus improving exercise performance, reducing fatigue and increasing fat burning. Taurine supports insulin health and is a potent brain nutrient. More about Taurine (synthetic)

Lysine - an essential collagen-producing amino acid

Essential in the production of collagen, which supports the growth, repair and maintenance of healthy skin, muscles and connective tissue. With specific regard to rejuvenation, Lysine sustains youthful levels of collagen in the skin, and is required to produce elastin. More about Lysine

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Vitamins

Vitamins are essential micronutrients. They have different jobs to help keep the body working properly like protecting from infections, helping your body get energy from food and helping your blood clot properly.

Vitamin A - the all rounder

Vitamin is known to contribute to healthy skin, improved cognitive function, and is essential for good vision and a strong immune system. It also carries out an antioxidant role, helping to reduce cellular, molecular and tissue damage caused by free radicals. More about Vitamin A

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) - the energy yielding nutrient

Vitamin B1, otherwise known as Thiamine, is an essential vitamin involved in maintaining an efficient, energy-yielding metabolism, a resilient nervous system, balanced psychological function and a healthy heart. More about Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B. More about Vitamin B1

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) - the brainpower nutrient

Vitamin B5, otherwise known as Pantothenic Acid, is one of the essential nutrients that we need to reduce tiredness and fatigue and improve mental performance. It contributes to the structure and function of brain cells and has an essential role in the creation of the neurotransmitters. More about Vitamin B5

Vitamin B6 - the hormone support

Vitamin B6, is an essential B Vitamin for the healthy regulation of hormonal activity whilst supporting a strong immune system and keeping tiredness and fatigue at bay. Vitamin B6 plays a role in protein metabolism and helps support a sound nervous system and healthy psychological function. More about Vitamin B6

Biotin - the skin and hair saviour

Biotin is well known as a powerhouse for healthy skin, hair and nails. It is also a B vitamin essential for the conversion of food into energy thus keeping tiredness and fatigue at bay whilst  supporting balanced psychological function and healthy mucous membranes. More about Biotin

Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) - the body support

Vitamin B9 is needed to make red and white blood cells and for converting carbohydrates into energy. Adequate vitamin B9 intake is extremely important during periods of rapid growth such as pregnancy, infancy and adolescence. It is also vital for psychological function and a healthy immune system. More about Folic Acid

Vitamin C - the essential nutrient

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient and an excellent antioxidant in the body. It is vital in the production and maintenance of collagen and also stimulates adrenal function and increases the body’s ability to cope with stress. Vitamin C has been shown to stimulate the immune system by boosting the activity of white blood cells. More about Vitamin C

Vitamin D3 is a fat-soluble vitamin

essential for normal growth and development. Its role in the absorption of calcium is key for a healthy neuromuscular system, muscle strength, normal blood clotting and heart function.

Vitamin E - the antioxidant vitamin

Vitamin E is a vitamin primarily known as a powerful antioxidant, however, it also protects from cognitive decline and memory loss by protecting cells from oxidative stress and works to support the immune system. More about Vitamin E

Coenzyme Q10 - a powerful antioxidant

Coenzyme q10 is a powerful, fat-soluble antioxidant and anti-inflammatory produced within the body - important in sustaining health and energy. Levels of Coenzyme q10 in the body fall with age. Studies have confirmed that, due to its fat-soluble nature, the bioavailability of Coenzyme q10 is greatly increased by its suspension in oil, such as occurs in Morning & Night. More about Coenzyme Q10

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Minerals

Minerals are elements that come from soil and water. They are necessary for 3 main reasons: building strong bones and teeth. controlling body fluids inside and outside cells. turning the food you eat into energy.

Selenium - The hormonal balance support

Selenium plays a critical role in reproduction, thyroid hormone metabolism, DNA synthesis and protection from infection. It also plays a vital role in boosting antioxidant activity in the body and providing protection against free radical damage. More about Selenium

Zinc - the immune system support

Zinc improves immune resilience by regulating the function of white blood cells and helping to curtail the progression of viral flu and cold symptoms. Zinc is also an important nutrient for healthy growth and development, muscle repair, DNA synthesis, fertility, reproduction and sexual function. More about Zinc

Magnesium - the anti-stress mineral

Magnesium is a natural tranquiliser as it functions to relax skeletal muscles as well as smooth muscles of blood vessels and the gastrointestinal tract. Thanks to this function, magnesium may also be helpful for nervousness, anxiety and muscle cramps. It also helps restore energy levels. More about Magnesium

Iodine - the nutrient that supports thyroid function

Iodine’s most important role is to ensure healthy thyroid function as it helps to regulate the production of the thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). It also supports cognitive function, a strong nervous system and a healthy, energy yielding metabolism. More about Iodine (from potassium iodide)

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Botanical Extracts

Botanical extracts are directly derived from plants. They allow for the skin to replenish and contain many healing properties. They also have antioxidant effects which help combat free radicals and oxidative stress.

Ashwagandha - a medicinal herb that supports mental performance

A popular Ayurvedic herb, as an adaptogen, Ashwagandha contributes to increased mental performance and focus. An ally during menopause, it helps address menopause depression / mood swings. Ashwagandha can help reduce anxiety, by boosting the production of GABA - an important natural tranquilizer in the brain. More about Ashwagandha

Sage - a herb rich in nutrients and B vitamins

The important health benefits of sage include its ability to improve brain function, support digestive health and provide metabolic support. During the menopause, sage is known to help alleviate associated menopausal symptoms. More about Sage

Turmeric (root) Extract - the powerful spice

A spice used in India for thousands of years in cooking and as a medicinal herb, Turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects and is a very strong antioxidant. It also supports the liver and detoxification pathways. More about Turmeric Extract

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Omega 3’s

Omega-3s are nutrients you get that help build and maintain a healthy body. They're an energy source and help keep your heart, lungs, blood vessels, and immune system working the way they should.

Flaxseed Oil - a rich source of essential fatty acids

Flaxseed oil is particularly rich in omega-3 fatty acids in the form of alpha-linolenic acid. Omega-3 fatty acids have been demonstrated to reduce inflammation in all systems, increase the radiance and elasticity of the skin and boost the immune system. More about Flaxseed Oil