Actualized: 04/2009 ARGAN OIL ORGANIC

ARGAN OIL ORGANIC

PRODUCT DATA SHEET

ARGAN OIL ORGANIC, 100%natural, is extracted from theoleaginous almond of the Argan tree.It is a cold-pressed virgin andorganic vegetable oil.

Its biochemical components are allconsidered for their beneficial effectson health.

ARGAN OIL ORGANIC is rich in essential unsaturated fatty acids like Oleicand Linoleic. Its biochemical analysis can be compared with that of OliveOil; however, Argan Oil is richer in Linoleic (Omega 6) and Tocopherol whichare the most important features. Essential fatty acids have a very importantbiological roll in help to avoid early ageing and the loss of skin elasticity.

Linoleic Fatty Acid is one of the most wanted polyunsaturated essential fattyacids. It represents one third of the total composition of Argan virgin oil.

Tocopherols, including Vitamin E ( -tocopherol), are the second mostimportant components of ARGAN OIL ORGANIC: 620 mg/kg (against 320mg/kg for Olive oil).Vitamin E also may delay the cellular ageing by its action on the reductionof the membrane susceptibility against oxidation.

TECHNICAL DATA

Appearance: Clear yellow oily liquidDensity at 20°C: 0.908 - 0.918 g/mlAcid index: 4.0 mg KOH/g oilPeroxide index: 10 meq O2/Kg oil

Actualized: 04/2009 ARGAN OIL ORGANIC

ARGAN OIL ORGANIC

ARGAN OIL ORGANIC has several compounds that preserve the skin,such as Sterols (1500 - 1800 mg/Kg), Triterpene Alcohols (1300 - 1800mg/Kg), Carotenes (2800 - 3200 mg/Kg) or Polyphenols (50 - 60 mg/Kg) inhigher proportions than other oils. These compounds are naturalantioxidants and preservatives.

PROPERTIES

Well known for its traditional cosmetic andpharmaceutical properties, ARGAN OIL has alreadyseduced important laboratories who are nowintroducing this oil in its natural and also modifiedforms, in their range of care products for dehydrated

and dry skins.

ARGAN OIL ORGANIC shows excellent skin protective effects, softeningand anti-drying properties.

ARGAN OIL ORGANIC has revitalizing virtues and improves the skinflexibility. The moisturizing and restructuring effects are due to the highcontent and special composition of the unsaturated fatty acids and itsunique natural content of physiological active minor components describedabove.

APPLICATION

Products for damaged and aged skinMoisturizing hand creamsBody milksRegenerative and ant wrinkle creams for around the eyesHand creamsRevitalizing skin care creams

INCI Name: Argania spinosa oil

KEEP FULL AND WELL CLOSED IN A DRY PLACE AND AWAY FROM LIGHT.

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ARGAN OIL ORGANIC

Solubility Insoluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol 90º.

Soluble in chloroform and hexane.

Acidity (expressed in mg KOH/g) max. 4

Peroxide Value max. 10 meq O2/kg

Density 20ºC 0,908 - 0,918

CHROMATOGRAPHY FATTY ACID FRACTION:

Palmitic 10.0 - 15.0 %

Stearic 5.0 - 6.5 %

Oleic 45.0 - 55.0 %

Linoleic 28.0 - 36.0 %

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REMARKS

TEXTRON TÉCNICA, S.L.

Quality Control Dept.