When we first visited Morocco almost nine years ago, we fell in love with the country. The diversity of colors, the nature, exotic yet so close to Europe. The vibrant cities, captivating scents, the food, and the people captivated us.
And we discovered argan oil, which we hadn’t known before:
"I, Kathleen, had been searching for products for years that worked for my problem skin, with sensitive and oily areas on my face. I found the right product through argan oil in Morocco, after several months of daily skincare with argan oil. I've been thrilled ever since."
We were so convinced of the effects of pure argan oil that the seed for our own natural cosmetics line was sown: drawing on the potent ingredients that Morocco offers while helping the Berber women in the country.
Moroccan women swear by highly effective detox rituals and skin-smoothing and soothing ingredients. And it's no secret that many cosmetic companies around the world use the valuable and sometimes unique ingredients from Morocco, the land of 1001 Arabian Nights, in their recipes.
Here are the most fascinating beauty secrets of Moroccan women:
- Oils are essential for daily beauty care: Argan oil is used in massages and as a moisturizer for the face and hair. Argan oil is arguably the greatest Moroccan beauty discovery. Traditionally, it has been used in the country for medicinal purposes, such as treating eczema, severe acne, or hair loss. Its powerful antioxidant and antibacterial properties stimulate collagen production and protect the lipid barrier. Prickly pear seed oil is used to combat fine wrinkles and dark spots.
Moroccan women love to add beguiling scents like neroli or ylang ylang to the oils.
- For hair care with oils, Moroccan women often use blends with rosemary , sage, or thyme to add shine and stimulate hair growth. You can read more about this ancient beauty ritual ("hair oiling") here .
- Where do Moroccan women get their beautiful, smooth skin? Regular visits to the hammam are an important cleansing ritual, but not necessarily a beauty ritual. Rather, they are part of the women's lifestyle. The hammam is a safe space for women where they can exchange ideas, connect, and share their beauty secrets and everyday issues. The Moroccan hammam is divided into several steps. First, the entire body is washed with ghassoul and warm water. This is followed by a deep cleansing with a type of full-body mask (savon noir) in the steam bath. Finally, there is a self-massage with the kessa peeling glove. Dead skin cells are removed with quick, jagged movements. This improves circulation, and the skin temporarily absorbs valuable ingredients from skincare products more intensively.
- Ghassoul clay for refined pores, a clearer complexion, and soft skin. This powdered "beauty mud" is considered one of nature's gentlest skincare products and is packed with minerals and trace elements. Moroccan women like to mix ghassoul with dried roses, lavender, or chamomile for a soothing and anti-inflammatory mask or to wash their hair.
- Rose water for pimples, dry skin, and wrinkles: Thanks to its anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties, rose water soothes irritated skin and refines its appearance. Try our Bepure beauty hacks: Argan oil mixed with rose water is ideal for removing makeup. Rose water mixed with Soothing Nectar Hydration Serum provides sufficient moisture to dehydrated and dry skin.
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