argan
Moroccan oil source
Argan is a thorny tree native to Morocco, valued for the oil pressed from its seeds.
Argan oil is used in cooking and cosmetics, prized for its nutty flavor in food and its moisturizing properties in skincare: She added a few drops of argan oil to her hair.
North African ethnic group
- AtlasSky-bearing Titan of myth
- goatHorned, bearded livestock
- cooperativeJointly operated enterprise
- womenFemale adults collectively
harvest · traditional · handcrafted · heritage · endemic · indigenous · terroir
Hydrating skin cream
- serumBlood's watery portion
- anti-agingCounteracting effects of time
- skincareComplexion maintenance regimen
- glowSteady, soft light
radiance · conditioner · hair mask · elixir · hydration · nourishment · complexion · luminosity
Processed without heat
- organicFrom living matter
- virginOne sexually inexperienced
- unrefinedNot processed or polished
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
extraction · pressing · carrier oil · essential fatty acids · vitamin E · antioxidant · emollient · absorption
Brief immersion action
- drizzlingLight, gentle precipitation
- couscousSteamed semolina granules
- tagineEarthenware pot and stew
- almond butterCrushed nut paste
honey · bread · Moroccan cuisine · salad dressing · flavoring · gourmet · toast · roasted
Browned by heat
- roastedCooked uncovered with heat
- earthyCoarse and unpretentious
- butteryRich like a spread
- mellowSoft, ripe, relaxed
rich · warm · subtle · hazelnut · savory · aromatic · distinctive · flavor profile
Having sharp protrusions
- drought-resistantAble to withstand aridity
- endemicNative to one area
- UNESCOCultural arm of UN
- biosphereAll life on Earth
ancient · slow-growing · protected · reforestation · orchard · canopy · roots · arid
Berber
North African ethnic group
- AtlasSky-bearing Titan of myth
- goatHorned, bearded livestock
- cooperativeJointly operated enterprise
women · harvest · traditional · handcrafted · heritage · endemic · indigenous · terroir
moisturizer
Hydrating skin cream
- serumBlood's watery portion
- anti-agingCounteracting effects of time
- skincareComplexion maintenance regimen
glow · radiance · conditioner · hair mask · elixir · hydration · nourishment · complexion · luminosity · cuticle
cold-pressed
Processed without heat
golden · extraction · pressing · carrier oil · essential fatty acids · vitamin E · antioxidant · emollient · absorption · shelf life
dipping
Brief immersion action
almond butter · honey · bread · Moroccan cuisine · salad dressing · flavoring · gourmet · toast · roasted
toasted
Browned by heat
mellow · rich · warm · subtle · hazelnut · savory · aromatic · distinctive · flavor profile
thorny
Having sharp protrusions
- drought-resistantAble to withstand aridity
- endemicNative to one area
- UNESCOCultural arm of UN
biosphere · ancient · slow-growing · protected · reforestation · orchard · canopy · roots · arid
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- essential oilsessential oils, essential oil, lavender oil, peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil
- Mediterranean plantsolive, fig, cistus, rockrose, mastic
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