Hi all. Has anyone had any experience with Argan Oil specially with related to acne and scarring? Did you see any visible improvements?
Hi - I have, not to treat acne or scarring but as a moisturizing serum while I was on accutane. I felt like it did improve the appearance of my skin (and it certainly didn't hurt anything) especially when I used it at night. In the morning my skin was less dull and more "bouncy" than when I used moisturizer alone. I don't use it everyday anymore, but in the wintertime when the air was dry it was quite helpful.
There are a couple things you need to keep in mind when using Argan oil:
1) There are ALOT of products out there that claim they contain argan oil, but in reality the amounts in the product are tiny and the oil is impure. If you want to use it, you need high quality, 100% Moroccan Argan oil. It needs to be in a dark glass container (exposure to light or plastic degrades the oil and turns it rancid). You should also expect it to be a bit pricey - pure Argan oil is quite difficult to extract and is priced accordingly. Be wary of cheap products that claim to be Argan oil. Check the ingredients - it should contain nothing else but 100% Pure Moroccan Argan oil.
2) You really don't need to use much at all, in fact 1 or 2 drops is all you need at a time. To use correctly, put the drops on your hand, and rub it a little between your palms before you gently rub it onto your face. This warms up the oil and thins it out, ensuring the oil is absorbs evenly and doesn't sit on top of your skin. Also - it shouldn't break you out, but just remember that a TINY bit is all you need. If you use too much, the oil sits on top of your skin and mixes with dirt, skin cells etc., and THAT will lead to microcomedones.
Good luck!