8 Ways to Tell if You Have The Real Deal!

1. Check the ingredients.

Some commercial Argan oil are NOT pure argan oil. They are mixed with low quality oils (sunflower, olive oil etc) or sometimes contain dimethicone, and other chemical ingredients. Argan is an expensive oil. Only PURE argan oil can give you FULL benefits of real argan oil.

2. The bottle.

Do not trust brands that say “100% Pure Argan Oil” in label. Most argan oils are

just hidden in pretty packaging. Make sure also that the bottles are not plastic bottles. Both make the oil deteriorate. Dark glass is the best way to store this gold liquid. (Amber bottles, dark, ultraviolet protected glass bottle which is eco-friendly)

3. The price.

Argan Oil is very difficult to make. It takes hours of manual labour and that does not come free. So there is no such thing as cheap Argan Oil. Don’t waste your money if you’re not buying the authentic ones. If you are getting 60% off than the original ones, look for another place.

4. The scent.

The scent should be somehow “raw. green, nutty” or like “popcorn”. Be careful of Argan that smells too perfumed, floral, goat-like or nothing at all.

5. The consistency.

Argan Oil absorbs quickly and beautifully. Fake ones go through a lot of process. Raw Argan Oil has sediment settled at the bottom (when not in use and will turn semi solid when it is very cold). Oil is a bit cloudy and has some elements. This is virgin oil only means that oil didn’t go through heat and filtration system thus restorative properties aren’t ripped off.

6. The color.

Argan oil should be a golden-yellow colour when looked at through a clear glass.

7. What kind of seller should you trust.

Avoid purchasing oil from vendors who also sell spices, kohl, scented waters, soaps, dried herbs, etc. Avoid Chinese vendors, they say. Specialty shops, such as essential oil apothecaries, are a safer bet. Vendors have to be transparent where they get their oils. Should tell you whether it’s cold pressed argan oil, toasted argan oil deodorized argan oil, hand-made or machine-made. Vendors will be willing to show warranty, certificate of authenticity and accepts credit cards or paypal payments as well. Always a good sign if photos are taken in-house.

8. Stick to name brands.

Do not buy from Ebay, Sulit or Amazon. There are some good deals to be found with no-name brands, but not only do you have the risk of counterfeits but also of no-name brands that have nothing to lose, so they dilute the Argan content or exaggerate the “purity”. Brands like Moroccan oil, Josie Maran, Melvita Huile and Slice of Nature are known to be good manufacturers of quality Argan Oil based products. They have a reputation to uphold, so as long as you follow the other tips above and find a reputable seller you will be in good shape.