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Cold pressed argan oil is the best way to process argan oil in order to ensure that it has the benefits you’re looking for. Cold pressing is essentially just what it sounds like: it is a process to remove the oil from the fruit of the argan tree without utilizing any heat. They use hydraulic power to chew and crush the oil out of the fibrous nuts. This is in comparison to other methods of pressing, which usually require the use of heat and chemical solvents; with methods of pressing that utilize more heat, more oil is produced, but the oil is often of a lower quality.

With cold pressed argan oil, you’ll find that the oil has higher levels of Vitamin E, and it may also more effectively absorb into your skin. The cold pressing also helps retain unsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants, which are the elements that benefit skin and hair health. You should always opt for cold pressed argan oil for the best results.

The way you use argan oil in your hair care routine often depends on the benefits you’re looking for. To start, you might want to use it as a styling oil. Wash your hair as normal, with a gentle shampoo and conditioner, and then towel-dry until slightly damp. Take a small amount of oil in your hands, rub your hands together to distribute the oil and warm it up slightly, and run the oil only through the ends of your hair, focusing on the areas that are frizzy and dry. Style as normal; the heat protectant element of argan oil can even make it easier to heat style your hair without damage.

Argan oil is also frequently used as an overnight hair treatment if you’re looking for really intense hydration and nourishment. Take the argan oil and run it through your hair, making sure you focus on the most frizzy and dry parts of your hair, and staying away from your scalp. Add a bonnet or other hair protector to sleep. In the morning, wash your hair as normal and style. Always remember to start with a small amount until you find out how much is right for your hair.

In general, yes. When you’re using argan oil, you shouldn’t be rubbing it into your scalp area at all; hair oil works best when you’re applying it exclusively to the middle and ends of your hair, rather than to the scalp area. That way, you don’t have to worry about the argan oil you’re applying mixing with the oils on your scalp to create a bigger, oilier mess.

However, in some cases, especially if you have thin hair or oily hair, adding argan oil may make your hair look greasy or limp. In these cases, you can try a few troubleshooting options. First, try using less. Argan oil goes a long way; you’ll be surprised at how little oil you need. Second, you can try using it exclusively as a pre-shampoo treatment. In this case, you can put it in your hair about half an hour before washing, then wash it out in the shower.