Argan oil

Argan oil (CAS 223747-87-3), also traded under the botanical extract designation Argania spinosa, ext., is a premium plant-derived oil cold-pressed from the kernels of the Moroccan argan tree.

In personal care and food markets, it functions as a moisturizing carrier oil and nutritive emollient, delivering high concentrations of unsaturated fatty acids and tocopherols that support skin conditioning.

In cosmetic formulations, argan oil is incorporated into hair serums, facial oils, and leave-in conditioners where it reduces moisture loss and improves surface texture without heavy residue.

Skincare manufacturers use it as a carrier or co-emollient in creams and lotions, often replacing heavier oils to achieve lighter sensory profiles for high-end consumer products.

In food applications, culinary-grade argan oil is used as a specialty finishing oil and ingredient in dressings and confectionery, commanding premium positioning in gourmet and health-oriented lines.

Coatings and sealant formulators source it as a bio-based drying oil component where renewable raw material content is a procurement or compliance requirement for industrial sustainability.

Argan oil is supplied as a clear to pale yellow liquid. Standard grades include cosmetic-grade, food-grade, and organic-certified variants, with the food and cosmetic grades differentiated by processing.

Supply is available in drums and IBCs, with cold-pressed and roasted variants relevant to food versus cosmetic sourcing decisions to ensure the highest quality and performance standards.