6 Amazing Health Benefits of Argan Oil For Babies

Some of the health benefits of argan oil for children and adults include reduction of eczema, reduced diaper rashes, good for massaging, reduces scars, good for hair, prevents obesity and cardiovascular disease, softens skin, reduces the risk of hypothyroidism and diabetes, improves the immune system, to name a few.

Argan oil comes from roasted kernels of argan fruits. Argan is scientifically known as Argania spinosa. This tree grows in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Morocco. The tree itself has small leaves and is full of thorns. The fruits have a pulpy cap surrounding a hard nut which contains the oil rich seeds. These fruits take about a year to grow.

# Treatment for eczema

Traditionally, argan oil has been used by Moroccans for reducing eczema and psoriasis. The oil is to be applied on the affected areas and massage has to be given on a daily basis.

# Reduces diaper rashes

Diaper rashes are common problem for babies. When massaged with argan oil, it reduces the diaper rashes to a great extent. Applying just few drops of the oil on the affected area for few days will give a positive result.

# Regular massaging

Another usage of argan oil is regular massage on the whole body. Unlike baby oil products which are made from petroleum based chemicals, using a natural oil like argan oil for regular massage will be much more beneficial to your baby.

# Apply on baby’s scalp

Cradle cap is a skin disease also known as seborrheic dermatitis. This is an inflammatory condition but does not cause any itches to the baby. Doctors think that fungal infection is behind cradle cap. Applying a natural oil like argan oil on the baby scalp is also beneficial in clearing cradle cap in babies within few days.

# Good conditioner for hair

Apart from applying argan oil to reduce cradle cap, it is also beneficial to apply argan oil on your baby’s scalp as a conditioner for hair. It softens the hair and reduces the frizzyness of the hair.

# Reduces Eczema and psoriasis

Eczema and psoriasis is reduced only in babies, but it is also true in the case of adults applying argan oil. Applying argan oil induces the skin to heal. Once the healing starts, the itching sensation is also reduced significantly.