The Truth About Argan Oil Extraction

Argan oil has long been celebrated for its nourishing properties, rich in vitamin E, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids. But what most people don’t realize is that not all argan oil is created equal. While many brands claim to sell “pure” or “cold-pressed” argan oil, the extraction method makes all the difference in quality, potency, and effectiveness.

In today’s market, machine-pressed argan oil dominates store shelves—but at Moroccanism, we do things differently. We offer 100% pure, hand-pressed argan oil, crafted using traditional methods that preserve the oil’s full natural benefits. Let’s explore why hand-pressed argan oil is superior and what the industry doesn’t want you to know.

1️⃣ What Is Hand-Pressed Argan Oil?

Hand-pressed argan oil is extracted through a traditional, manual method that Moroccan Berber women have used for centuries. The process involves:

✔ Harvesting argan nuts by hand

✔ Sun-drying the kernels to reduce moisture naturally

✔ Grinding the nuts using a stone mill

✔ Pressing the paste by hand to extract pure, unrefined oil

✔ Filtering the oil slowly and naturally to retain nutrients

This time-honored method results in the highest quality argan oil, rich in antioxidants, deeply hydrating, and completely free from chemical interference.

2️⃣ What Is Machine-Pressed Argan Oil?

Machine-pressed argan oil is mass-produced in factories using mechanical extraction. The process often involves:

❌ High-pressure extraction that exposes oil to friction and heat

❌ Oxidation risks due to rapid processing

❌ Over-processing that strips away natural nutrients

❌ Blending with other oils to increase yield and reduce costs

While some machine-pressed oils are marketed as “cold-pressed,” they still undergo industrial processing that alters their purity. The result? A weaker, less potent oil that lacks the same benefits as hand-pressed argan oil.

3️⃣ Why Hand-Pressed Argan Oil Is the Only Real Organic Option

Unlike machine-pressed oil, hand-pressed argan oil is:

✔ 100% Cold-Pressed – No heat, preserving full nutrients

✔ Chemical-Free & Unrefined – Pure, raw, and unaltered

✔ Higher in Vitamin E & Antioxidants – More effective for skin & hair

✔ More Absorbent & Lightweight – Penetrates deeper into the skin without feeling greasy

✔ Ethically Sourced & Sustainably Made – Supports Moroccan women’s cooperatives

If you’re looking for real organic argan oil, it must be hand-pressed and unprocessed.

4️⃣ How to Tell If Your Argan Oil Is Machine-Pressed (Spotting Fake “Pure” Oils)

💡 Test 1: Check the Ingredients – If it’s mixed with other oils or additives, it’s not 100% pure.

💡 Test 2: Look at the Color – Pure hand-pressed oil is golden yellow; machine-pressed oil is often lighter or too dark.

💡 Test 3: Feel the Texture – Hand-pressed oil absorbs quickly and feels rich but non-greasy.

💡 Test 4: Smell the Oil – Hand-pressed oil has a mild, nutty scent. Machine-pressed oil may smell rancid or odorless (over-refined).

5️⃣ Why Moroccanism Offers the Best Hand-Pressed Argan Oil

At Moroccanism, we take pride in offering the purest, most authentic argan oil on the market:

✔ 100% Hand-Pressed & Cold-Extracted – No heat, no machines, just pure tradition.

✔ Unrefined & Certified Organic – No chemicals, no dilution, just nature’s best.

✔ Ethically Sourced – Supporting local Moroccan cooperatives. 

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Final Thoughts

Machine-pressed argan oil may be cheaper and more widely available, but it doesn’t offer the same level of quality, nourishment, and purity as hand-pressed oil. If you truly want to experience the full power of argan oil, choose 100% hand-pressed, unprocessed, and ethically sourced argan oil—just like Moroccanism’s.

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