Argan Oil vs. Coconut Oil: What's the difference?

Argan Oil vs. Coconut Oil

With the rise of different beauty oils in the industry, it can be difficult to diffrerentiate which essential oil is best for each skincare and haircare routine. This breakdown will show the differneces in formula, benefits, and best uses for both products.

What is Argan Oil?

Native only to Morocco, Argan oil is pressed from the kernels of the argan tree.

What is Coconut Oil?

Coconut oil is from dried coconut kernels that was originated by the Polynesian people for many years. It's extracted through a heated hydraulic press.


What's in Argan Oil?

Argan oil contains high levels of essential fatty acids, including oleic and linoleic acid (omega-9 and omega-6) that protect, repair, and restore the vital balance of water and fats in your hair.

The high levels of vitamin E and Carotenes have moisturizing and healing properties, making Argan oil ideal for regenerating and nourishing dry hair.

What's in Coconut Oil?

It has high levels of saturated fats and fatty acids such as Lauric acid. This gives the oil its' antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Haircare Breakdown:

Argan oil should be used more regularly and can give the daily protection that's vital to keeping your hair healthy. For hair ends, Argan oil leaves your hair glossy without the greasy feeling.

Coconut oil molecules are too large to penetrate the hair shaft, so it will sit on top of the scalp and make it difficult to wash out because of its' physical properties. This could weigh your hair down with the barrier it creates on top of your hair.

Applying coconut oil to your hair could potentially be dangerous because it has a smoke point of 350 degrees, which can burn your hair with heat appliances.

Skincare Breakdown:

Coconut oil best for whole-body skin care treatment. It's also a great makeup remover and helps with shaving since it spreads well on the skin while moisturizing. As far as facial skin, coconut oil is a comedogenic so it can clog your pores.

Argan oil is also nourishing as a whole-body moisturizer, but shines with facial skincare. It's an acne remedy, sunburn relief, and color restorator by adding elasticity into the damaged skin cells. Since Argan oil is made of rare materials, it can be more pricey to constanly use for daily makeup removing and whole-body shaving routines.

Conclusion:

Argan oil and coconut oil are better alternatives to traditional beauty products because they're chemical-free with natural ingredients. Both are also enriched with fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamins. When applying either oil, a small amount is only needed for each routine. Although both oils are beneficial for beauty routines, the key is understanding the type of treatment you want out of each product and where each oil shines with certain applications.


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