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Review - Kaeline Argatherapie Argan Oil Products

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Kaeline 100% Argan Oil - L'huile de Beaute

Label Information

Product Name: Kaeline 100% Argan Oil - L'huile de Beaute
Price: see below

Ingredients
100% organic argan oil



Product Features

• Nourishing safe unscented skin care for face, body, hair, nails
• Argan oil - Richest natural source of vitamin E; fights dehydration, oxidation and premature aging
• All natural - Grown and harvested without the use of dangerous chemicals or toxic pesticides
• Non greasy...Penetrates skin upon application for soothing, healthy results, offering immediate softness
• Organic, certified Ecocert, 100% vegan, paraben free, NO animal testing

Product Description

L'huile de Beauté is a 100% argan oil satin protecting care with strong regenerating and hydrating powers. Used by premier spas and salons in Europe and Morocco, Kaeline's products are only recently available in the USA. Argan oil originates from the fruit of a rare tree that only grows in Morocco. Prized by the native Berbers through ancient times, argan oil is used in beauty, traditional healing, and as a culinary delicacy. It is one of the most highly concentrated natural sources of Vitamin E (tocopherols) on the planet. Rich in essential fatty acids and unique plant sterols; organic argan oil is quite possibly Mother Nature's most perfect skin care creation. Because the harvesting and production of argan oil is performed by all-women cooperatives, your purchase directly benefits women and children of this economically challenged North African rural region. It helps to preserve the diminishing argan forests, now a designated UNESCO Biosphere Heritage site.

Kaeline Argan Oil Slimming Massage Oil

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Product Name: Kaeline Argan Oil Slimming Massage Oil
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How to use:
Highly concentrated. Smooth on a few drops after normal evening cleansing. Can be used with other night creams, if desired.

Product Description

This extra fine body oil, delicately perfumed with essential oils, invites to a totally relaxing moment and reveals the slimming action of lemon essential oil. Lemon essential oil is soothing and has an anti-cellulite effect when used over a period of 1 month or more.

Kaeline Argarôme Soir Argan Repairing Serum

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Product Name:Kaeline Argarôme Soir (Night) Argan Repairing Serum
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Ingredients

ARGANIA SPINOSA* (argan oil) / HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (sunflower oil) / LAVENDULA OFFICINALIS (lavender essential oil) / GERANIOL / LINALOL / EUGENOL / COUMARIN / LIMONENE from essential oils. organic ingredients certified by ecocert.

How to use:
Highly concentrated. Smooth on a few drops after normal evening cleansing. Can be used with other night creams, if desired.

Product Features

• Argan oil - Richest natural source of vitamin E; fights dehydration, oxidation and premature aging
• Renews the skin architecture and speeds up micro circulation to help delay the physiological aging process
• Non greasy...Penetrates skin upon application for soothing, healthy results, offering immediate softness
• Organic, certified Ecocert, 100% vegan, paraben free, NO animal testing
• Concentrated serum with essential oil of lavender
  

Product Description

Argarôme® soir (night) is a unique major repairing concentrate for the evening. 100% natural, it combines argan oil with lavender essential oil, famous for its regenerating power. Kaeline blends an optimal formula of organic argan oil with aromatic and healing essential oils to provide skin nourishing; chemical-free benefits of holistic skin treatment. Used by premier spas and salons in Europe and Morocco, Kaeline's products are only recently available in the USA. Argan oil originates from the fruit of a rare tree that only grows in Morocco. Prized by the native Berbers through ancient times, argan oil is used in beauty, traditional healing, and as a culinary delicacy. It is one of the most highly concentrated natural sources of Vitamin E (tocopherols) on the planet. Rich in essential fatty acids and unique plant sterols; organic argan oil is quite possibly Mother Nature's most perfect skin care creation. Because the harvesting and production of argan oil is performed by all-women cooperatives, your purchase directly benefits women and children of this economically challenged North African rural region. It helps to preserve the diminishing argan forests, now a designated UNESCO Biosphere Heritage site. Allow yourself to feel pampered...your skin glowing, silky, and revitalized. Or, give someone you care about the gift of Argarôme Night Serum.

Kaeline Argarôme Jour Argan Vitality Serum

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Product Name:Kaeline Argarôme Jour (Day) - Argan Vitality Serum
Price: see below

Ingredients:
ARGANIA SPINOSA* (argan oil) / HELIANTHUS ANNUUS* (sunflower oil) / ROSA DAMASCENA (rose essential oil) / CITRONNELLOL / GERANIOL / LINALOL / EUGENOL / FARNESOL / CITRAL / LIMONENE from essential oils. * organic ingredients certified by ecocert

How to use:
Apply a small quantity of Kaeline's Argan Oil Day Facial Oil in the morning to cleansed skin and massage in gently. Then apply day cream if desired. The result is purified and protected skin for the whole day while facial features are firmed up.

Product Features

• Argan oil - Richest natural source of vitamin E; fights dehydration, oxidation and premature aging
• Aromatic essential oil of Rose benefits all skin type, calms, heals blemishes
• Non greasy...Penetrates skin upon application for soothing, healthy results, offering immediate softness
• Organic, certified Ecocert, 100% vegan, paraben free, NO animal testing
• Velvety smooth oil offers a gentle care for sensitive skin as it nourishes and protects

Product Description
Argarôme® jour (day serum) is a 100% natural concentrate especially formulated for morning face care. Sensual rose essential oil tones and firms and completes the hydrating action of organic argan oil. Kaeline blends an optimal formula of organic argan oil with aromatic and healing essential oils to provide skin nourishing; chemical-free benefits of holistic skin treatment. Used by premier spas and salons in Europe and Morocco, Kaelines products are only recently available in the USA. Argan oil originates from the fruit of a rare tree that only grows in Morocco. Prized by the native Berbers through ancient times, argan oil is used in beauty, traditional healing, and as a culinary delicacy. It is one of the most highly concentrated natural sources of Vitamin E (tocopherols) on the planet. Rich in essential fatty acids and unique plant sterols; organic argan oil is quite possibly Mother Nature's most perfect skin care creation.

Home Spa Bath (Bain) Argan Oil Concentrate

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Product Name: Home Spa Bath Argan Oil Concentrate
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Indications:
Relaxation. Self pamper deficiency. Stress-related issues like anxiety, insomnia, and depression. Skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis. Skin imperfections like wrinkles, scars and stretch marks Overall health and wellbeing.

Ingredients:
Argania Spinosa (argan oil), Simmondsia Chinensis (jojoba oil), Rosmarinus Officinalis (rosemary essential oil), Lavandula Officinalis (lavender essential oil), Citrus Limon (lemon essential oil), Limonene/ Geraniol/ Linalool / Citral / Coumarin 100% of the ingredients are of natural origin; organic ingredients certified by Ecocert

How to use::
Pour a little into a deep, warm bath. Relax into skin smoothing heaven

Product Features

• Argan oil - Richest natural source of vitamin E; fights dehydration, oxidation and wrinkles
• Aromatic essential oils of Lavender, Rosemary, Lemon to soothe the mind & body
• Organic, certified Ecocert, 100% vegan, paraben free, NO animal testing
• All Natural - Grown and harvested without the use of dangerous chemicals or toxic pesticides
• An unforgettable bath - Especially soothing during periods of stress, exhaustion and work overload

Product Description
Luxurious argan oil bath concentrate infused with the essential oils of relaxing lavender, restorative rosemary, and detoxifying lemon. Combined with the soothing and cleansing powers of the water, this fragrant bath oil clears your mind and revives your senses. Kaeline blends an optimal formula of 100% organic argan oil with aromatic and healing essential oils to provide skin nourishing; chemical-free benefits of holistic skin treatment. Used by premier spas and salons in Europe and Morocco, Kaeline's products are only recently available in the USA. Argan oil originates from the fruit of a rare tree that only grows in Morocco. Prized by the native Berbers through ancient times, argan oil is used in beauty, traditional healing, and as a culinary delicacy. It is one of the most highly concentrated natural sources of Vitamin E (tocopherols) on the planet. Rich in essential fatty acids and unique plant sterols; organic argan oil is quite possibly Mother Nature's most perfect skin care creation. Because the harvesting and production of argan oil is performed by all-women cooperatives, your purchase directly benefits women and children of this economically challenged North African rural region. It helps to preserve the diminishing argan forests, now a designated UNESCO Biosphere Heritage site. Allow yourself to feel pampered...your skin glowing, silky, and revitalized. Or, give someone you care about the gift of Argarôme Sensitive Bath. 50 ml/1.7 fl Oz

Kaeline Argan Oil Sensual Massage Oil

Label Information

Product Name: Kaeline Argan Oil Sensual Massage Oil
Price: see below

Ingredients
100% Natural - Argania spinosa (organic argan oil) /Helianthus annuus (sunflower oil) / cananga odorata (ylang ylang essential oil) / citral / geraniol / linalool

Product Features

• Argan oil - Richest natural source of vitamin E; fights dehydration, oxidation and premature aging
• Aromatic essential oils Ylang Ylang - stimulates the mind and heightens sensations
• Organic, certified Ecocert, 100% vegan, paraben free, NO animal testing
• Safe for a total body massage - and that means everywhere...
• Romantic firestarter - Awakens your sensuality through smell and touch.
  

Product Description

This sensual body oil elevates massage to a new dimension. The argan oil nourishes and hydrates the skin and the exotic scent of ylang ylang evokes feelings of deep, languid calm that melts away anxiety, tension and stress. While your mind relaxes, your physical sensations heighten. A personal observation, men seem to be drawn to this smell, especially as the oil warms and the scent of the ylang ylang becomes deeper. This is a "can't go wrong" gift for a lady to give her special man or, vice versa. I can also add that the massage part of the romantic experience ignited by Kaeline's sensual massage oil will only be the "appetizer".

Contact Information

KAELINE COSMETIQUES

Main office, contact and general information:
kaeline France -Rodez
www.kaeline.comeurope@kaeline.com

Ireland office :
86 Castleheath, Malahide, Co Dublin, Ireland
Mob: +353 (0)87 6622661
Tel: +353 (0)1 845 5632
chris.lariche@gmail.com

Ohio office (USA) :
2541 BlueHeronDrive -Ohio 44236 -Hudson, USA
330-352-6775
jboesinger@xandrarenewal.com

Paris office :
Zone industrielle du Coudray-20 av Albert Einstein -93150 Le Blanc-Mesnil
+33 (0)1 48 67 66 77
sorapac@aol.com

Belgium/ Sswitzerland office :
rue d'Orp10, 4280 Wansin-Belgique
+32 (0)19 65 60 23 fax +32 (0)49483 43 90
nellcosmetique@skynet.be

Subsidiary in Morocco:
kaeline cosmétiques maroc:
115 rue de Yougoslavie, etg3, n°10 , Guéliz, 40000 Marrakech
tél/fax : +212 (0) 24 31 17 80
contact@kaeline.com

Danemark:
Nomad
Tordenskjoldsgade28 -1055 CopenhagenK –Denmark
(+45) 3336 3030
info@nomad-copenhagen.com


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Argan oil Products - Morocco

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Argan Oils Review

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Product Name: Argan Oils

Ingredients: 100% pure organic Argan oil

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Producer: ArganOils.com

Contact: info@arganoils.com

Buy this Argan Product at: Argan Oils

Product Description

Argan Oil softens the skin and treat many skin conditions. Argan oil, which is said to have restorative and age-defying effects, has become one of the latest miracle ingredients in the beauty industry. High in vitamin E and essential fatty acids, it is believed to help all sorts of skin conditions: dry skin, acne, psoriasis, eczema, wrinkles.

Product Usages

To nourish and moisturize the face: apply argan oil after cleansing and allow time to thoroughly absorb before applying make-up. Argan oil provides an excellent barrier between your skin and environmental pollutants and harsh weather.

For night-time use: apply Argan oil after evening cleansing regimen to enhance skins rejuvenation process during rest. Argan oil is best applied to the body at any time, especially after bathing. For centuries it has been traditionally used to soothe dry skin, sore muscles, rheumatism and arthritis pain, and as a spot treatment for scars, eczema and psoriasis.

To strengthen weak or brittle nails: mix equal parts of Argan oil and lemon juice and soak for 10 minutes.

To revitalize hair: soothe the scalp, and correct split ends, apply Argan oil directly to scalp and massage oil through hair. Wait 30 minutes and shampoo. To add shine, towel dry and apply Argan oil.

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Health Benefits of Argan Oil

Argan Oil Health Benefits

Argan oil is rich in essential fatty acids, especially linoleic acid, a precursor of vitamin E giving its moisturizing, strong antioxidant and skin anti-aging properties.
Long observed empirically, the beneficial effects, moisturizers and restructurability of argan oil have since been confirmed and explained scientifically.
By its content of essential fatty acids (EFAs), argan oil makes it possible to correct deficiencies that inevitably occur with age, and which result in dehydration and loss of skin elasticity. Argan oil and combat skin aging. Argan oil is also rich in tocopherols (vitamin E) at the rate of 700 mg per kilogram, or more than twice as much as olive oil (320 mg / kg). The latter, as well as polyphenols also contained in the argan oil, are natural antioxidants and anti-free-radicals.

Argan oil stimulates intracellular oxygenation, neutralizes free radicals and protects the soft tissue. Its skin application restores the skin and increases the nutrient content of skin cells.

Argan oil benefits summary

• For centuries, Argan oil has been used locally for therapeutic, cookware and cosmetic purposes, today the whole world is appreciating this oil.
• Argan oil is highly rich in essential fatty acids oleic and lineoic acids (47%) as well as in vitamin E (60-90mg/1OOg) , which positively boost our skin regenerating capabilities.
• It repairs and protects the skin against droughts and external aggressions, preventing its premature aging thanks to its essential fatty acids.
• Argan oil vitamin E richness, gives its antioxidant qualities
• It protects muscles from degeneration associated with aging.
• It can be used both for internal and external purposes.
• some argan oil internal usages: Massage, for rheumatism, against hair loss, to eliminate dandruff, against acne, burns, wrinkles, to protect against skin drying.
• some argan oil internal usages: positive effect against cholesterol and atherosclerosis.
• some argan oil culinary usage: in dressings, its aroma couples very well with crudites.
• Its nutty after-taste enhances so many dishes: whether with fish or goat's cheese, with puréed sweet potatoes or a salad of carrots and oranges.
• A simple argan oil drizzle will enliven your soups, cooked dishes and even desserts.
• It adds a touch of nut and sesame, bringing an oriental flavor to your cooking,
  

• It enhances the prostaglandins synthesis. Argan oil contains no cholesterol, which makes it very suitable in the context of any cholesterol-free diet.
• It protects the cardiovascular system.
• For a cosmetic use, it softens the skin, revitalizes the tired and wrinkled parts by rehydrating and giving the skin its lost youthful elasticity.
• Argan oil is also highly effective as a relief middle in cases of burns, scars and the like.
• Argan oil has a strengthening effect for nails and hair.
• Argan oil is widely used in the local recipes as well as in traditional medicine as a treatment of skin diseases such as acne and chickenpox (varicella).
• Currently, it is used as a medicinal product and active ingredient in many cosmetics and increasingly used by international and famous beauty specialists.

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Argan oil cooperatives short story:

Intrigued by ancient local claims of the Argan oil's health and nutritional properties, Zoubida Charrouf, a chemistry professor at University Mohammed V in Morocco capital, Rabat, decided to conduct chemical research on the oil in the early 1990s. What she found corresponds with the local traditional wisdom : the substance highly rich with vitamin E and unsaturated fatty acids that can lower cholesterol, reduce wrinkles and juvenile acne, and speed healing of abrasions.

Charrouf's findings renewed interest in the argan tree, as did the decision by UNESCO in the late 1990s that declared the endangered argan forest area a biosphere reserve. Conservationists, development agencies and entrepreneurs all sought ways to protect the tree and encourage the local economy growth.

In the beginning, things didn't go quite as planned. Local women couldn't deliver a high-end product; their homemade oil was often packaged in leftover plastic bottles and sold on the side of the road or in local souqs (traditional markets), or marketplaces.

Charrouf decided to found cooperatives to tackle the problems head on and start employing women who had discovered argan oil's benefits to begin with. The ooperatives now employ approximately 800 women full and part-time, many of them poor, widowed or divorced. The majority of the women work at cracking the stones; for that, they are paid an average of $100 a month and receive a share in the cooperatives' profits. To ensure the quality of the product, Charrouf replaced much of the traditional extraction methods with a mechanized process that extended the oil's shelf life from six months to two years. Women still crack the stones, because no machine can match their dexterity. On the conservation front, each of Charrouf's workers plants 10 new argan trees a year. Most significantly, as the region's economic growth is increasingly tied to the argan, villagers have become much more reluctant to let their goats graze in the trees. In addition, the Amal cooperative in Tamanar received the International Slow Food Award for biodiversity in 2001. Drawn by increasing press coverage, 100 tourists descend upon the Amal cooperative each day, buying edible oil and cosmetics products. In response to increases demand Charrouf recently grouped the cooperatives under one umbrella organization in order to standardize their operation and accounting systems and to expand their bargaining power. This organization is called GEI TARGANINE and it has been created since October 2003. GEI TARGANINE also helps these cooperatives to get in international quality system.

In light of the cooperatives' success, it's hard to believe that Charrouf ever faced any resistance. But at the beginning, men scoffed at the notion that she could realize her plans and that the women were capable of running co-op. But as the men saw the economic benefit of the cooperatives, they began encouraging this project. Rather than tearing the fabric of community apart, the cooperatives created jobs and removed the need of urban migration. Besides offering women jobs paying them a decent wage, Charrouf offers classes in reading and arithmetic. That impacts their children well, because once they realize the issue of education, women are more likely to send their kids to school.

GEI TARGANINE product line, for natural beauty and health

ARGANIUM : a natural beauty serum

• Moisturising and nourishing: with Arganium, a beauty serum made of 100% argan oil, it offers your skin a new vitality and complete beauty care. While regenerating, argan oil is well known for its moisturising, nourishing and protective effect on the skin.
• Regenerating and activating: argan oil is frequently used in traditional medicine in order to heal scars ( e.g. such as those caused by acne ) or to soothe rheumatic pain.
• Diminishing wrinkles : rich in essential fatty acids, argan oil re-vitalizes the skin and activates the cell's vital functions, thus diminishing wrinkles. Furthermore it protects the skin from external aggressions such as the sun while neutralising free radicals.
  

While keeping all its active principles, ARGANIUM is made out of non-roasted almonds and
is thus free from well known hazelnut odour which is noticeable in the edible oil.


ARGANATI : 100% pure argan oil (Certified as organic product)

ARGANATI is exclusively made out of argan almonds. It is produced with ancestral know-how of Berbers women which is transmitted from generation and with modern means in order to fit
international norms. 30 kg of fruits and more than 15 hours of work are required for the production of one liter of argan oil.

• Reduction of cholesterol level : thanks to its high concentration inessential fatty acids ( linoleic acid : 34% ) and its high percentage in unsaturated fatty acids ( 80% ), natural argan oil reduces cholesterol levels and prevents atherosclerosis. It is recommended to all those who wish to lead a balanced and healthy life. ARGANATI is delicious in salad sauce and will give a special taste to your vegetables, fishes and cooked meals.
  

AMLOU BELDI: a tasty spread

Amlou Beldi is a tasty spread made out of almonds, honey and argan oil. It is renowned for its aphrodisiac virtues and its deliciousness on toast for breakfast.










GEI Argan oil Production Process

1. The Argan fruits are mature ( around June ), they are dried.
2. Dried flesh is removed though a machine
3. The resulting nuts are manually crushed between two stones by women in order to
obtain an intact almond
4. These almonds are then slightly roasted for culinary oil only ( Arganati )
- Temperature : 100°C for roasting machine
- 30 kg of almonds need 2 hours for roasting
- Although raw material is heated through roasting and extracting process, the peroxides value are definitely under international norms as mentioned in the here enclosed chemical specifications
5. The almonds are then pressed through a special oil press to give argan oil (the equipment is manufactured in Germany )
- Argan oil is made of kernel of argan seeds without any additives.
- It is 100% pure natural products
6. The oil is then decanted into bottle and finally filtered in a special oil filter

This Argan oil is got solely by using kernels of Argan seeds. The oil doesn't contain any additives. All GEI TARGANINE products are certified by ECOCERT as organic ones.

300 ha of Argan trees to be planted in southern Morocco

Essaouira (south), June 11 - Some 300 ha of Argan trees will be reforested in the south of Morocco, under a cooperation agreement signed in 2002 between Midi Pyrenees regions and the region of Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz, revealed, here Sunday, the Mohammed V Foundation for Research and Argan Tree Preservation.

The foundation, which held its third general assembly, underlined the achievements mainly those pertaining to the notion of the geographical indication, which represents an important step in the process of the protection of the Argan tree.

The Foundation's director general, Ms Katim Alaoui, noted that the agreement also provides for the upgrading and the marketing of the argan oil by women's cooperatives.

She also pointed out that the foundation promoted the use of solar ovens by the population working on argan oil by installing 30 solar ovens in the region.

This project aims at saving firewood through the use of solar energy, given that each solar oven enables to save between 5 and 10 kg of wood a day, according to the project officials who estimate that the setting up of 500 solar ovens results in avoiding a loss of 50 to 100 ha of argan trees per year.

Set up in May 2004, the Foundation aims at guaranteeing a legal protection of the argan trees exploitation, promoting and protecting natural equilibrium, improving the standard of living of the population working on argan trees and guaranteeing the quality of the argan products.

A forest, fruit and fodder tree, the argan tree covers currently some 870,000 ha, that is around 10% of Morocco’s forest areas.

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