Argan oil is obtained by pressing the kernels of the fruit of the argan tree. The argan tree is a tree in the Sapotaceae family, mainly grown in Morocco. It is a very tough tree thanks to its roots that draw water from more than 30 metres underground
Argan oil is rich in vitamin E, or tocopherol, a fat-soluble vitamin that serves as a potent antioxidant to reduce the damaging effects of free radicals. Other compounds present in argan oil, such as CoQ10, melatonin and plant sterols, also play a role in its antioxidant capacity