Back to Argan Oil (5 Unique Argan Grades)
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Type 1 · Extra virgin (first cold pressing)
Reference for face, body and hair care: cold mechanical extraction on unroasted almonds, to preserve signature tocopherols and sterols (schottenol, spinasterol). Pale gold color, dry feel, rapid absorption.
Cosmetic · serum · anti-aging · hair
Key Features
- Raw material
- Raw, unroasted almonds (Afoulki, Idmine)
- Process
- First cold mechanical pressing, without solvent
- Comedogenicity
- Index 0 (adapted face formulations)
- Typical markers
- Schottenol & spinasterol verifiable on CoA
Process & sensory profile
0
Comedogenicity Index
~147
mg/kg schottenol
~122
mg/kg spinasterol
<40°C
Cold pressed
Raw almonds sorted by the Afoulki Cooperative, cold pressed once without solvent. Characteristic sweet smell of virgin argan, slightly nutty, without roasting notes. Fluid texture, non-greasy film, rapid absorption. Maximum concentration of tocopherols, schottenol (~147 mg/kg) and spinasterol (~122 mg/kg), active ingredients that roasting or aggressive refining would degrade. It is the reference cosmetic argan oil for anti-aging serums, premium facial oils and luxury hair care.
INDICATIVE ANALYTICAL PROFILE · TYPE 01 · Extra virgin · AFOULKI
Composition
- Oleic acid (Ω-9, C18:1)
- 43 – 49%, stability and skin penetration
- Linoleic acid (Ω-6, C18:2)
- 29 – 36%, skin barrier repairer
- Palmitic acid (C16:0)
- 11 – 15%
- Stearic acid (C18:0)
- 4 – 7%
- Schottenol
- ~147 mg/kg, exclusive Argania spinosa
- Spinasterol
- ~122 mg/kg, authenticity marker
- Squalene
- Present, active anti-aging emollient
Quality & features
- Vitamin E (tocopherols)
- ~60 mg/kg, natural antioxidant
- Ferulic acid
- Present, phenolic antioxidant
- Color
- Pale golden gold
- Free acidity
- ≤ 0.8% / ≤ 0.5% depending on batch
- Certifications
- FDA · Fair Trade · EU Organic · USDA Organic
- Traceability
- Source cooperative · dated harvest · Idmine
B2B apps
SERUM & FACE
Anti-aging dry touch
Facial serums, “dry touch” oils, lip balms, gentle make-up removers. Rapid penetration without greasy film, world reference for 20 years.
CAPILLARY
Dry, colored, damaged hair
Tips, pre-shampoo, masks. Repair without weighing down, natural shine, reduction of frizz.
BODY & NAILS
Massage · after-sun
Premium body lotions, nail and cuticle care. Natural vitamin A and E for radiance and oxidative protection.
Afoulki traceability · enforceable certifications
EU PGI since 2009 · UNESCO Intangible Heritage. EU Organic & USDA Organic (AOT GmbH). Fair Trade verified annually. Schottenol and spinasterol measured on each CoA, the only reliable marker against dilution and falsification.
CHAIN TYPE 01
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1
Idmine
Afoulki Cooperative · network 10 coop.
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2
Folk Oils
Cold pressed · direct export
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3
B2B
You
Request technical data sheet, Type 01 Extra virgin
GC profile, HPLC schottenol/spinasterol, peroxide, organic and Fair Trade certificates. Response within 48 hours.
Target applications
- “Dry touch” facial serums and oils
- Lip balms, gentle make-up removers
- Hair care (ends, pre-shampoo)
- Premium body lotions
CoA, full technical data sheet and samples on request.