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Argan Oil Use: Body Lotion
The claim: With its hydrating vitamin E and fatty acids, argan oil nourishes skin just as well as any name-brand body lotion.
What we did: Applied in lieu of lotion after showering.
How it worked: "My skin didn't absorb this product as quickly as it does most lotions, which got a little annoying if I was in a rush to get ready. I also felt that my skin didn't get the soft-to-the-touch, silky-smooth benefits it does from more traditional lotions. Instead, I was left with what felt like a filmy residue."
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Argan Oil Use: Makeup Remover
The claim: Removes makeup with a couple swipes and nourishes skin at the same time.
What we did: Put a drop on hands, rubbed them together and then gently rubbed eyes before wiping off residue with a cotton round and rinsing to remove eye makeup. Applied a few drops to a cotton round to remove face makeup.
How it worked: "My mascara, liner and shadow came off easily. It didn't irritate my eyes at all, and I've heard that oil is good to nourish brows and lashes, so I felt good about using it. My face makeup was another story. While it was effective at pulling off makeup, it was a little too viscous and challenging to spread. It felt really oily and left a film on my skin, I felt like I ended up using a lot, which seems wasteful."
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Argan Oil Use: Hair Serum
The claim: Adds shine and moisture to dry strands.
What we did: Applied a quarter-size amount to split ends, both dry and right after getting out of the shower.
How it worked: "On dry hair, it definitely felt a little soupy. Though it did seem to hydrate the ends, I did not care for the thin texture on dry hair. The product works better on wet hair, just out of the shower. It does seem to make ends softer and less ragged."
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Argan Oil Use: Deep Conditioner
The claim: Contains nutrients, like vitamin E and fatty acids, that help restore moisture to hair strands and even claims to boost hair growth.
What we did: Applied three times throughout the week and left on over night.
How it worked: "I've religiously used oils in my hair forever. So I can say I was actually pretty shocked when my hair didn't seem any more nourished than it was before I used the argan oil as a deep conditioner. The next day, my ends were slightly more hydrated, but they still had that dry, straw-like texture. I actually prefer to leave the oil in my hair as a serum instead -- works way better."
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Argan Oil Use: Lip Balm
The claim: Nourishes lips with vitamin E and fatty acids.
What we did: Applied to lips before bed.
How it worked: "At first I put this on during the day and it was honestly, kind of gross. I felt like I couldn't eat or drink anything without it leaving behind a slimy mess. So, I switched to nighttime and put it on before I went to bed because it was much more practical -- and turned out much better.
It felt weird because it wasn't as substantial as my other lip oil, so it felt more slippery and less hydrating. I started putting it on while I would read, and then blotting it right before I went to bed so it wouldn't leave a giant mess allover my pillow (it took a while to sink in). It made my lips soft, though. I wouldn't trade my Hourglass lip oil for it, however. Though it does seem like a solid option if you have it on hand."
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