Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 223747-87-3
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Origin
Organic Argan Oil comes from the argan tree [Argania Spinosal, a thorny tree that grows exclusively in the region of southwest Morocco, the «Souss» plain, on an area of 800,000 hectares. The argan grove has been classified as a «Biosphere Reserve» by Unesco since 1998. The argan tree can live up to 200 years. This endemic species represents an excellent anti-desertification barrier thanks to its deep roots. Harvesting Argan fruit is a Berber tradition exclusively reserved for women. Gestures and know how have been passed down for generations. Between June and August, the women collect the ripe fruit that has fallen on the ground, and dry it for several weeks in the sun. Once the skin has been removed, the nut is split between two stones to extract the oil kernels. They are then ground and cold-pressed to extract the oil which will be deodorized. Argan oil has always been used by the Berber population of the Atlas to protect themselves from extremely harsh climatic conditions (winds, sun]. The argan tree has long been part of the village economy: Its very hard wood is used in construction or as fuel, its leaves as fodder for goats and its almonds for the manufacture of argan oil. Thousands of people live directly or indirectly from this resource. In order to participate in a sustainable development approach in Morocco, our partner has created an association to support projects relating to the protection of the argan grove and the socioeconomic development of rural populations.
Applications & Uses
- Application Format
- Skin Care Applications
- Cosmetic Uses
The organic argan oil is a reparative extract thanks to its activities:
- Regenerative
- Moisturizing
Recommanded for:
- Moisturizing Care
- Anti Age Range
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Liquid
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Typical Properties
- Quantifications
- Physico-Chemical Properties
- Composition
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Natural Index | 1 | - | ISO 16128 |
| Natural Origin Index | 1 | - | ISO 16128 |
| Organic Index | 1 | - | ISO 16128 |
| Organic Origin Index | 1 | - | ISO 16128 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| C16:0 Assay - GC (Palmitic Acid) | 10.0 - 15.0 | % | GT435 |
| C18:0 Assay - GC (Stearic Acid) | 3.0 - 8.0 | % | GT435 |
| C18:1 Assay - GC (Oleic Acid) | 38.0 - 50.0 | % | GT435 |
| C18:2 Assay - GC (Linoleic Acid) | 29.0 - 40.0 | % | GT435 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Acid Value | max. 4.0 | mg KOH/g | GT027 |
| Iodine Value | 91 - 110 | g / 100g | NF EN ISO 3961 |
| Peroxid Value | max. 10.0 | meq O2 / kg | GT026 |
| Refraction Index | 1.460 - 1.475 | - | GT007 |
| Saponification Value | 187 - 199 | mg KOH / g | GT404 |
| Specific Gravity | 0.908 - 0.924 | - | GT008 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil | 100 | % | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
- Note
- Raw material certified by ECOCERT Greenlife according to Natural & Organic Cosmetics
- Raw material certified by ECOCERT Greenlife according to COSMOS standard
- REACH Status
INCI Name REACH Status Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Exempt: annex V point 9
Storage & Handling
- Storage Conditions
- Keep in the original packaging, without opening, in the recommended storage conditions.
- Stockage
- +15 / +25°C