Saadia Organics Blog — argan oil production

I have a confession to make.   I am the very proud owner and founder of Saadia Organics Argan Oil.  And - I don't use my own product every single day.   There, I said it.  Not easy, but true. But why?  Is it because I don't believe that it's amazing?  Not at all.  Let me explain. One might think that since I pretty much have unlimited access to this wonderful product, that I'd practically be bathing in it.   I should have the most incredible hair.   I should have skin that absolutely glows and is completely wrinkle and...

For the last five years I have been working hard at making the best quality Argan Oil available to the world.  And to be honest, at times it has been an uphill battle!   Over the years, Argan Oil has become something that people are hearing about and becoming interested in.  One learns of the potential benefits, and wants to try it for oneself!   Some start with a product that contains just a bit of Argan Oil in it.  Like a shampoo or a lotion.  Results vary depending on the rest of the ingredients and exact formulation of the...

Argan Oil Production: Chemical Solvents, Machine Made, or Cold-Pressed by Hand? Before machines became a possibility, all Argan Oil was extracted by hand, through hours of grinding and pressing the kernels from the pit of the Argan fruit. This produced Argan Oil that was thicker, richer, aromatic, and extremely beneficial. However, it also took an average of 14 hours to produce 1 litre of oil. (And that's just to press the oil!  It does not account for the laborious hours it takes to gather the fruit, strip the outer layer off, and crack the pits to get the kernels out.)...