11 Reasons To Put Argan Oil On Your Face

Argan is a golden, smooth oil traditionally used in Morocco for both culinary and beauty purposes. With a rich blend of essential fatty acids, antioxidants and the all-important skin nutrient vitamin E, word of argan oil’s skincare benefits have recently spread!

What’s more, research now provides a scientific basis for the centuries-long knowledge of argan oil’s beneficial effect on the skin.

In 2007, a mere two beauty products on US shelves contained this middle-eastern emollient. In 2011, that number shot to 111 – a figure that has rapidly risen as our appreciation of all things argan continues to intensify.

So what makes argan oil so special? Why is it so effective in everything from lipsticks and eye creams to facial wipes and washes?Argan is a golden, smooth oil traditionally used in Morocco for both culinary and beauty purposes. With a rich blend of essential fatty acids, antioxidants and the all-important skin nutrient vitamin E, word of argan oil’s skincare benefits have recently spread!

What’s more, research now provides a scientific basis for the centuries-long knowledge of argan oil’s beneficial effect on the skin.

In 2007, a mere two beauty products on US shelves contained this middle-eastern emollient. In 2011, that number shot to 111 – a figure that has rapidly risen as our appreciation of all things argan continues to intensify.

So what makes argan oil so special? Why is it so effective in everything from lipsticks and eye creams to facial wipes and washes?

Argan is a golden, smooth oil traditionally used in Morocco for both culinary and beauty purposes. With a rich blend of essential fatty acids, antioxidants and the all-important skin nutrient vitamin E, word of argan oil’s skincare benefits have recently spread!

What’s more, research now provides a scientific basis for the centuries-long knowledge of argan oil’s beneficial effect on the skin.

In 2007, a mere two beauty products on US shelves contained this middle-eastern emollient. In 2011, that number shot to 111 – a figure that has rapidly risen as our appreciation of all things argan continues to intensify.

So what makes argan oil so special? Why is it so effective in everything from lipsticks and eye creams to facial wipes and washes?

Argan is a golden, smooth oil traditionally used in Morocco for both culinary and beauty purposes. With a rich blend of essential fatty acids, antioxidants and the all-important skin nutrient vitamin E, word of argan oil’s skincare benefits have recently spread!

What’s more, research now provides a scientific basis for the centuries-long knowledge of argan oil’s beneficial effect on the skin.

In 2007, a mere two beauty products on US shelves contained this middle-eastern emollient. In 2011, that number shot to 111 – a figure that has rapidly risen as our appreciation of all things argan continues to intensify.

So what makes argan oil so special? Why is it so effective in everything from lipsticks and eye creams to facial wipes and washes?

Marrakech has always been  a “bucket list” destination of mine.  Its culture, richly rewarded by the influence of  the Berbers and Arabs, alluringly draws you in and keeps you engaged, requiring you to use all five senses to fully experience it. It is no wonder that Morocco is now one of the hottest travel destinations in the world.

Marrakech, Morocco – Through My Eyes

Chefchaouen, Morocco: Blue City of the Hills

In this Moroccan town, dubbed “the Blue City”, the Berber mountain people of Morocco have a lot to offer tourists. Their hand-woven earth-tone blankets, rugs, and even lamp shades are seen displayed at the small shops within the city’s medina walls. They will welcome you in, ask you to look around, and even offer you some mint tea without hassling you to buy.

Also, dotted throughout the medina, you’ll find wood workers who are so engrossed in their craft, they might not look up from what they are doing until they hear the muezzin calling all the faithful to prayer as the sun is setting.

Chefchaouen is also the center of hashish production. So, be aware that touts and false-guides (called Faux-Guides, in French), will offer to sell you some or take you on a promenade to show you where it is grown. Even though you will see locals puffing away in public, it’s best for foreigners visiting Morocco to avoid such solicitations since you may end up getting arrested and serving an unwanted jail sentence.

‘Chaouen’ as it is known to local Moroccans, is a great place to explore one of the country’s most interesting, yet small medinas. You can take a walk along the main avenue, Hassan II and enter into the Medina through Bab l’Ain. In the springtime, in the Nouvelle Ville, you can sit in the Place Mohammed V Park and enjoy the view of the mountains in the background. The old city, called Place Uta el Hammam, is a photographer’s delight, and one of the few places in Morocco that has an octagonal minaret next to the Grand Mosque

Why i fell in with Chafchaouen the blue city of Morroco

After strolling aimlessly through the labyrinth of blue lanes we ended up in the locals market. There were lots of closet-sized shops selling clothes and produce. We filled up on salted and sugar coated nuts and bought a beautiful red and white stripy piece of fabric which the locals wrap around them like a skirt. We rarely walked the same route through the medina and were forever finding new beautiful alleys, some wide and adorned with royal blue arches while others were only wide enough for a human to squeeze through. We both agreed that Chefchaouen was probably the prettiest town we’ve ever visited and tomorrow we’ll explore the mountains and see the part of the blue city that most people don’t.

CHEFCHAOUEN, MOROCCO’S BLUE CITY

It was a lovely small medina to explore and we enjoyed getting lost in the winding lanes. We wound up in a big square with a dramatic backdrop of the Rif Mountains glowing orange in the setting sun. We then came across another square where a big terracotta coloured kasbah stole the show. There were three eateries opposite the kasbah with rather annoying touts outside that had even learnt Chinese words to encourage people in. All of the eateries offered basically the same menu with a set deal for 45 dirhams (€4.50). It was great value, with free bread and olives, then soup, omelet or salad to start, for main course there was tagine, mixed grill, pizza etc and a pudding too. The setting was perfect with the kasbah lit up, plenty of people watching and an old man drumming very badly.

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Moroccan architecture

Morocco’s first independent state called the Berber kingdom of Mauretania was ruled by the Berbers clan. It was first documented during 110 BC. During the time of the Berbers, the country has been through several sieges by a number of invaders. Nevertheless, the Berbers ritual and beliefs still remained and became the country’s cultural heritage including its antique architecture. The Berbers are known for their use of earth or mud brick called pisé (French). Many of the massive pisé buildings had defensive functions as main trading posts and ports or guard walls against pirates and rivals. This ancient building method prevails in all sizes of buildings. Since pisé is a water- permeable material, the foundation is required to be rebuilt regularly; however, the repeating use of forms, materials and patterns resulted as Morocco’s distinctive architecture. Moreover, Moroccan traditional architecture also gained influences from neighboring countries and intruders