DSM releases Argan Oil into personal care market

The indigenous people of Morocco have valued the health-enhancing properties of oil from the Argan tree for skin, hair and nail care, as well as for use in cooking. Respecting traditional methods of harvesting and pressing and using 100% natural fruits ensure product purity and process sustainability.

Argan Oil includes antioxidants, carotenoids, unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E. It restores the skin's lipid layer, increases the amount of nutrients and oxygen in the skin cell, neutralises free radicals, and protects connective tissue. It thus defends the skin against premature aging and UV exposure. This makes Argan Oil ideal for claims related to soothing and reducing visible signs of aging. The natural shine enhancer Argan Oil is also ideal for hair care due to its light reflection and ability to provide extra shine without leaving the hair greasy. Its high levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants help maintain healthy looking hair, and provide extra care for dry, brittle and older hair.

Skin-care range

DSM has been making Argan Oil available for skin care applications for two years, and for hair care applications for the past year. Argan oil is already used as a key ingredient in the DSM products - STIMU-TEX AS, the botanical answer to irritated and sensitive skin, and in Regu-seb, which controls sebum production and improves the skin's appearance.

Markus Schulte, global marketing manager skin-care, DSM Nutritional Products, comments: "Increasing the availability of Argan Oil to the personal care sector is another example of our commitment to meeting unmet customer needs. There is a strong consumer trend in favour of natural, health-enhancing substances that are produced in a sustainable way and offered in a wide range of applications. Argan Oil from DSM answers this trend perfectly."