Organic Argan Oil Profile

- Botanical Name- Argania spinosa
Origin- Morocco
Extraction- Expeller pressed/Unrefined
Shelf life- 2 years recommended
Kosher Certified- No
Notes- Keeps well when stored properly (in a cool place (under 77 degrees F) and away from sunlight). The type of Argan oil carried by Mountain Rose Herbs is recommended for cosmetic use only. Wonderful for use in lotion and cream formulations, or used alone.

Specifications- Color- golden
Odor- Light, distinctive, slightly fatty and nutty
Free Fatty Acids- .85
Peroxide Value- 5.7
Specific Gravity- .918
Saponification Value- 195

Fatty Acids- Oleic- 42-48%
Palmitic- 12-16%
Linoleic- 30-38%
Linolenic- less than 0.6%
Stearic- 5-6%