Interesting. I started using argan oil as a carrier for tea tree oil, after learning about it from Kisha
https://your-style-guide.com/best-argan-oil-for-hair/ After I didn't seem to need the TTO anymore, I kept using the argan oil as a makeup remover/cleanser/moisturizer. I love it. It's non-greasy, absorbs into my skin within a few minutes, and I can either wear make-up over it or not, either way. And my skin has stayed almost entirely clear, as long as After I didn't seem to need the TTO anymore, I kept using the argan oil as a makeup remover/cleanser/moisturizer. I love it. It's non-greasy, absorbs into my skin within a few minutes, and I can either wear make-up over it or not, either way. And my skin has stayed almost entirely clear, as long as I'm take care of my overall health (diet, sleep, hydration, etc).
I use 100% pure argan oil, not mixed with any other ingredients. I don't know what its chemical make-up is so I don't know why or how it works, but a quick google search pulls up a few different perspectives on oleic acid and whether it's helpful vs. harmful for acne.
Argan oil is also an ingredient in several commercial skin care products and shampoos, but the more I learn, the more I tend to buy single, naturally occurring ingredients for my skin, so I'll stick with the pure argan oil. Apparently it's also edible, similar to olive oil; I saw a few items about that in the google search as well.