Mogador Certified Organic 100% Pure Argan Oil 2 fl. oz (60 mL)

I am a fan of natural home-made skin and hair treatments, but so far have mostly used them to complement the more expensive, professionally made skin and hair care products (usually from L'Occitane). My basic day creme, night cream and eye cream have always been professional. Now I think this oil might replace all these products, as it allows to achieve a better effect or at least the same, really saves time (and certainly money), and makes it easier and more compact to pack for travel. Even if my first impression fades after some time (I've only been using it for a week), I know it can most certainly replace a night cream. I thought that L'Occitane Immortelle mask does miracles when worn overnight, but I actually like the effect of argan oil better - it makes my skin really fresh and plump. I have invented several other uses of it for myself that I would be happy to share. EYES: use argan oil instead of your regular eye cream, but allow 3-5 minutes to absorb (probably not necessary for people with dry skin). If you don't have time to wait, use oil blotting paper to remove excess oil before makeup application. FACE: I have a combination oily, acne-prone skin, and what I read about the astringent effect of argan oil is true in my case. I think my pores are smaller when I use it. It moisturizes and softens my skin so well, which probably appeases my own oil glands, so it becomes much less shiny. Argain oil has an exquisite ability to absorb into skin completely (or nearly completely depending on the "mood" of my skin and application) that I have not seen in other oils. I apply a few drops of it straight onto my skin after toner at night. For daytime I have a few options: 1. Apply it on wet face at the end of the shower, then towel-dry slightly; use blotting paper to remove excess oil if necessary. 2. Use it undiluted (i.e., on dry skin), and then a few minutes later wipe your face gently with a a cotton disk soaked in alcohol-containig toner (I use Clinique 3). 3. Use a combination of 1 and 2 - apply when your face is still wet, and then remove excess with toner. 4. This is how I think I'll be using it in summer when it gets hot and humid. Wash your face with soap or regular facewash. Then wash again, but this time add a few drops of argan oil in soap lather. For now it leaves my skin a bit dry on those spots that tend to be drier, but in summer it should be perfect. 5. Combine with mineral water spray (Evian at Sephora, or some other) or rose or neroli water. Basically the same idea as in method 2, but instead of using it in the shower, moist your face with rose (or neroli or mineral) water, and then apply a drop or two of the oil. This should also be a good complement to summer time method 4, as each of these waters has a moisturizing effect (rose and neroli are also astringents). 6. Acne scars: it's important to moisturize and soften them to heal. Cocoa butter is commonly used for the purpose, and argan is just as good. Just massage a little bit into the spot. You can certainly try to add a few drops of essential oil to the bottle of argan oil, according to desired effect (for example, lemon oil for whitening, neroli or lemongrass as astringent), but I prefer to keep the process simple, and just use it as is. From what I read about argan oil, it is packed with antioxidants and the main vitamins used in skin care, so, it can also be used alone. I am so tired of being dependent on countless skin-hair-body care products that I am just happy when I can use one for all these purposes. HAIR: I have curly hair, and this oil enabled me to style it in a new way. If I plan to use hair dryer, I rub a drop of argan oil in my palms when they are wet, and then apply on wet hair after I have rinsed the conditioner, put a towel on my hair for a few minutes. This really helps to minimize frizz from blow drying. But make sure you use it sparingly! One drop too much might make your hair look somewhat lifeless, unless your hair is extra-coarse. I prefer not to use it if I let my hair dry naturally on that day, because it makes curls somewhat too tame - I prefer them lighter. If I see that the ends are getting frizzy during blow-drying, I also use a tiny bit of oil with water to moisten them. I still use a little bit of my regular hairstyling product. If you have curly hair and accidentally run out of hair conditioner, a drop of this oil can work as a detangler (although I don't think it's a good replacement for hair conditioner on a regular basis). This oil should probably be great for African hair, especially for those who heat-style. BODY MOISTURIZER: I use 2 times x 4 drops of this oil for my whole body before wiping with towel. It feels like nothing at all, but the skin is much softer. This is very important for those who begin their day in a yoga or some other physical activity class - no gross feeling when you sweat, as it is always the case even with the best body lotions. Even though the softening effect is very light, it remains for at least the whole day until the next shower. Again, it's superquick to apply, which I can't fail to appreciate. MANICURE/PEDICURE: great as nail an cuticle oil. I also add a few drops of it into a non-oily body scrub (mine is Clinique) and use as a foot scrub. It makes the scrub particles glide easier, so you can remove those stubborn flakes of skin under and between the toes. Regular salt or sugar scrubs based in oil don't do it so well - those cheap oils don't really glide, but leave a nasty residue afterwards, and salt/sugar scratch the skin rather than polishing it. I am thinking of replacing the Clinique scrub with natural particles (jojba beads, crushed grapeseeds etc, available at brambleberry.com, and possibly amazon as well) mixed with argan oil - but because I still haven't tried, I can't recommend it yet. Last but not least: what made me buy this argan oil rather than any other are the good reviews, most of which said that the product is authentic. This seems to be the case. Before that I used Josie Maran argan oil, which is considered to be one of the best and purest in the market. Mogador is just as good, but much cheaper. Also, I like the fact that Mogador is not deodorized like Josie Maran, and is kept natural this way. The scent is very light, doesn't bother me at all. It's very important that the product is authentic, because argan oil is very rare, and the cheaper versions can often be diluted. This one isn't, it really works.

This is by far the best quality 100% Argan oil available. The shipping was lightning fast and the customer service is excellent. I LOVE how the product works, my skin is soft and no breakouts. It is awesome all over the body, and just a couple drops go a long way. The oil absorbs quickly, as others say and leaves no oil residue at all. A little goes a long way, and the benefits for your skin are wonderful. If you are looking for a high quality Argan oil but don't want to pay the extra 50 bucks for a designer name, this is the best value for your dollar. Absolutely top quality without the sticker shock :)

I was expecting a miracle, but I received only a commercial product. Don't get me wrong, the product is good, for my skin and for my hair to, but nothing that a regular product bought from the traditional trade hasn't done before at a lower price. I think I overestimate this product, having clear that all skin and hair have different ph, genetics and others. Anyway, it is nice the texture on my face when I applied. Regards, Andrea

I've been using this on my skin and hair for about ten days now, and it really is incredible. I'll be 50 in a couple months, and have slight sun damage on my face (darker spots), fine wrinkles, and rosacea on my upper arms. When I was younger, I had fairly severe acne, and still encounter hormonal breakouts once and a while. I use a henna/indigo combo on my long hair to condition and color it. For face: after I wash my face, while the skin is still damp, I rub on a few drops of oil and let it sink in before I use my moisturizer. It really is miraculous. Dark spots on my forehead and cheeks from sun damage are fading, as are the dark circles under my eyes. Fine lines are diminishing as well. My skin glows in a beautifully healthy way, and I've received quite a few compliments in the past few days about how great I look. I do love what this does! I've found it works best on damp skin--it not only locks moisture in, it also makes the oil easier to use. I don't need to use as much, it spreads more easily, and sinks in better. Oh yes! I had a small pimple outbreak on my chin, and this stuff cleared it up in a day. There must be some kind of antiseptic quality similar to Walnut oil that helps heal outbreaks, rashes and cuts. This makes my skin velvety soft--softer than when I use moisturizer by itself. When I first started using it, my skin drank it up like no one's business. I don't need to use as much anymore. Body: the red spots on my arms are gone. The skin is soft and smooth. The texture on my neck and chest looks much better, too. I use this after shaving my legs, and alligator skin doesn't happen anymore! Again, just a couple drops on damp skin works. Don't need a lot! The condition of my nails has also improved--after I use it on my face or body, I always rub the excess into my nails and cuticles. I had ridges in my nails and they disappeared in about a week. My cuticles are also healthier--easier to push back and no hang nails. Hair: I've only used this a couple times after I've washed my hair. It's just been recently henna-ed also, so it's hard to say the effect this has. It helps cut down on fly-aways for sure, without adding any weight. My hair is ridiculously shiny from the henna, so I'm not sure if this really adds anything. Also, I use coconut oil on my hair for deep conditioning once a week, so am not sure if the Argan oil is adding anything. All in all, it's big YES for my skin. I don't think my hair needs it because of the other things I use on it. People comment on the smell--I think it smells good. It definitely doesn't smell sweet or perfumey--and it shouldn't! It's 100% Argan Oil and that's it. In other words, it doesn't smell like synthetic cosmetic products do. It smells a little like sesame oil, a little like walnut oil. The consistency is thick, the oil is a nice amber color. If you don't use it on damp skin, there's a bit of a tacky or sticky sensation that quickly goes away (as does the aroma). I am amazed at how quickly my skin absorbs it, though. It doesn't just sit on the surface--it penetrates deeply and nourishes skin/hair/nails. This has become as essential as toothpaste and eyeliner for me!!! Also, I love that the proceeds go to support the Berber women who make it. All around 100% Incredible price and quick delivery. Thank you, Amazon! EDIT: I've used this for three months and I'm still on my first bottle! This really, really does help not just the look, but overall health, of my skin and nails. A MUST for beauty and health reasons!

I rarely recommend beauty products to anyone, as I don't think most products are as effective as advertised. But after a few months of using this, I bought it for my mom and sister too. I tend to scratch my skin when I'm stressed (which is all the time as I just finished undergraduate and going on to graduate school for another 6 years) so I have new pimples, old dark spots and some scars. This argan oil, in addition to 2.0% retinol cream from NCN have been extremely effective in helping my skin heal much faster than before. As an example, I popped a pimple last Thursday night. By Sunday night, the skin has healed and pealed off, leaving new smooth red skin (it does help that I'm getting 8 hrs of sleep as this is my summer break before grad school start, and I have a healthy diet). A I used this oil twice daily. Three drops in the morning (with Missha BB cream if I go out), and three drops at night with NCN 2.0% retinol. I know I'm addicted to this routine now, because if I don't use argan oil and retinol cream, my skin is drier and feel horrible the next morning. As my bottle is nearing empty, I think I will buy from Mogador again. Although it is a tiny bit more expensive than a few other brands, I trust that it is 100% argan oil. I studied biochemistry in undergraduate so I have a strong interest in effects of chemicals (natural or synthetic) in our body, and I tend to trust natural compounds more. Argan oil is the ultimate for me as it has so many beneficial compounds. Also, it has awesome antiseptic properties, so I use a liberal amount on a newly popped pimple instead of rubbing alcohol (but still wash the area with face face wash first). Gross as that sounds, it is so effective, I just have to put it out there. Getting back to its uses. For hair, I put two drops on my hands, spread it all over my hands then run them though my damp hair. I spread it on my hands first so the oil don't aggregate in one spot on my hair and make that area too oily. As reference, I have shoulder length, straight, thick, normal black hair. So use more or less depending on your hair type. A little goes a long way with argan oil. Oh it's also good with burns.

This is the first time I have used argan oil (after hearing all the rants and raves about it, i had to try it), and it was definitely worth the money. The oil has a scent that is reminiscent of olives - i can see why some people think it is off, however, the clarity of the scent confirms that its not. (I work in an aromatherapy shop, so being able to detect oils that have gone off is becoming second nature to me). The scent disappears within a couple of minutes (less than 5 minutes) after applying it to the skin. It comes with a dropper top which makes it very clean and easy to get a couple of drops. I use 3 drops on my hair (my hair is thin & shoulder length) when its damp and its gives it shine without weighing it down (i've got wimpy hair so that's something i adore in a product). My skin tends to be a bit oily so I mix the argan with a drop or two of orange essential oil before putting in on my face. I've found that I can't use it every day on my skin because it becomes a bit too much, but a couple times a week is perfect.

I have VERY sensitive skin. I'm 40, now have occasional acne, eczema/psoriasis AND I live way up North in the frozen tundra! I deal with bitter winds and dryness a lot. This is my second bottle and it is the only thing that has worked for my skin. I add it to my regular moisturizer and at night I use it straight to "spot" treat. It does not clog my pores, I find it to be fairly fragrance free, with a very subtle nutty scent if any. I use this on my face primarily, and the flakiness is almost gone and it makes make-up go on much better. No stinging or burning when applied, as do some acne, eczema/psoriasis treatments. I like the MOGADOR brand the best. It is consistent and works the same as the previous bottle. The price is right, as if you buy real cheap, well you get what you pay for. It is a splurge well worth it.

I heard that putting argan oil on your face helps with blemishes - I used my points at Sephora to try out the smallest bottle of Josie Maran Argan Oil and I found that it was true - it cleared up any imperfections on my face and kept breakouts away. I ran out and wanted to buy more but when I found out that the larger bottle was super expensive, I decided to look for another option. I came across this one here, on Amazon. I decided to purchase it because it is an organic, 100% pure argan oil - the reviews were really good, and you can't beat the price. I'm glad I did purchase it. UPDATE - After using this product for a little while now I broke out all over my face and in places I NEVER break out. And these weren't normal pimples, they were painful, deep, cyst-like pimples and I have never had pimples like this before. Also, I noticed the tone of my skin started to look off, and I had little red pumps that started to develop on my cheeks and chin. I know this stuff says it is organic and pure argan oil which is why I was so happy with the purchase because it was pretty cheap but I think it isn't true argan oil, at least the kind you should be putting on your face. I went out right away and purchased the Josie Maran oil, I know it's expensive but it's worth it, my face is already healing and started to look better after a couple times of using the Josie Maran Argan Oil. With this purchase, I learned that you get what you pay for - if the stuff is cheap and it's claiming it is pure organic argan oil most likely it isn't - and I found out the hard way. True argan oil isn't cheap, so when you find a cheap bottle claiming it is 100% pure, question it.

Very special oil. You need to experience it to really understand what this oil is all about. I would thing it is slightly expensive but my bottle (around 70ml) lasts a long time.