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Argan Milk - Zero results?

ginabfly — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:31:15 GMT

Anyone else not seeing any results using Argan Milk? I don't notice any difference using it under argan oil. I basically feel like I'm putting on a double layer of argan oil, but am not any more moisturized nor do I see any improvement in my skin using it. Am I the only one not seeing any difference using Argan Milk?

I have combination skin, dryer in the winter but still a tad oily in the t-zone.

Re: Argan Milk - Zero results?

HappyDaze — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:43 GMT

well, basically you ARE just putting argan oil on top of argan oil, lol! Not much else is in the ingredients except some glycerin. I think most people who like it tend to have oilier skin or who don't really like using argan oil in its traditional form (too greasy, doesn't sink in well, etc- those types of issues). I have not tried it but will try it instead of traditional argan oil rather than in addition to. My plan is to use the argan milk then over that add another oil cocktail I usually use (like a combination of two of the following rosehip seed oil/marula/baobab/yangu).

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ginabfly — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:48:01 GMT

For me Josie Maran Argan oil isn't too greasy at all, I usually use 4 - 5 drops on my face. It can get greasy on my hair though if I use more than a drop or 2 at a time.

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welshgirl — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 04:37:29 GMT

I am having really good results with it so far.

My skin is very, very dry. The oil was helping, but I still had some visible dryness. The milk seemed to add just a bit more. The dryness is gone. I put it on at night under the oil.

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ginabfly — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 04:42:58 GMT

I've been using it day and night under argan oil, but I see no difference. Weird.

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Dorothy11 — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 04:45:10 GMT

The explanation given in the presentation was the "milk" which is water and argan oil would add moisture(water) to your skin, then put argan oil over it. Why nut just use water as the first step?

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jaxs mom — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 05:03:56 GMT

I only bought it as a facial moisturizing and it's working great for that.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 11:41:25 GMT

On 1/23/2014 pas4116 said:
The explanation given in the presentation was the "milk" which is water and argan oil would add moisture(water) to your skin, then put argan oil over it. Why nut just use water as the first step?

I had a similar thought, why not just mix the water and oil together yourself and then apply? I tried mixing argan oil and water in my hand, real fast, and it doesn't work. If I remember correctly, the manufacturing process pulverizes the oil to break it into smaller particles that mix together in a way where they won't separate and will penetrate to deeper levels of one's skin. Truth be told, I already use a few drops of argan oil (or argan mixed with a little RHSO) as my PM moisturizer. It's working fine, but I was intrigued by the argan milk for the creamier, lotion type delivery. If I were to use that, that would be it, I wouldn't put more argan oil on top of it. I'm still kind of tempted, but if there are no real appreciable results, that makes it a pretty costly little product. I'm still thinking.

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Remee — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 13:07:59 GMT

You just are paying for the water, added to argan oil, to give it a different consistency.
Don't know if that can really make it penetrate any deeper than any product would anyway. I mean the best creams, serums, etc. can only go so deep, regardless of maker, ingredients, etc.

Delivery is how they all promise they are different or better than the next one, but we only have the three layers of skin to work with.

I think what comes from the inside via food , drink, and genetics does much more than all of the products in the world, and we should all relax a little and save some money on all of these hyped products. Prices are getting ridiculous on some of these things, and I just wonder if they can do what they say they can.

Perhaps a fair-priced product can do as much as the next after all. I'm hoping so !!!!

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bljed — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 14:13:03 GMT

On 1/23/2014 jaxs mom said:
I only bought it as a facial moisturizing and it's working great for that.

Same here. I had been adding oil to my moisturizer which is ok but the milk has been much better. I get better hydration and it simply lasts all day. I have mild rosacea/ dry sensitive skin so many products irritate and thankfully this hasn't at all.

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winamac1 — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 14:22:58 GMT

I think it would be too early to see results if one has only used this product for a week or two. I do not like the regular Argan oil as it never sinks in. It sits on my skin all night. I use it, though, over Retin A. Maracuja oil sinks in a bit better, but it too sits on my skin.

I tried the Josie Maran Argan Light, and it doesn't sink in either. At least the Argan milk appeared to sink in when I tested it at Sephora.

Does anyone else have problems with Argan oil or Maracuja oil never sinking in? What in the heck is that all about??? TIA Win

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Harpa — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 14:41:03 GMT

On 1/24/2014 winamac1 said:
I think it would be too early to see results if one has only used this product for a week or two. I do not like the regular Argan oil as it never sinks in. It sits on my skin all night. I use it, though, over Retin A. Maracuja oil sinks in a bit better, but it too sits on my skin.

I tried the Josie Maran Argan Light, and it doesn't sink in either. At least the Argan milk appeared to sink in when I tested it at Sephora.

Does anyone else have problems with Argan oil or Maracuja oil never sinking in? What in the heck is that all about??? TIA Win

It's about a large molecular structure. The best these topical oils can do for you is cushion your skin against the harsh elements and protect your skin from further moisture loss. I'm not so sure about the argan being minutely pulverized in order to sink down further into the top layer. The water, yes. Or another type of humectant.

I've always believed that if you are using an oil, you also need some type of humectant or hydrator. In my case, I will continue to use aloe.

Any oil is much like vaseline or mineral oil in that it does only sit on top of the skin, keeping in your own moisture. I heartily agree with Remee that your diet needs to be sufficient in order for your skin (on the outside) to perform optimally.

Then again, I'm not sure of what expectations the OP has with this product. When you see those "results" in the befores & afters, you have no idea of how those tests were conducted, and what the participants did in order to achieve certain outcomes.

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winamac1 — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 15:21:35 GMT

Thanks Harpa for your detailed info!!

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winamac1 — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 15:22:52 GMT

But Harpa..one other question, why does an oily serum often sink in? I've used those before and they don't sit on top of my skin the way these oils do. TIA

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Harpa — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 15:29:51 GMT

On 1/24/2014 winamac1 said:
But Harpa..one other question, why does an oily serum often sink in? I've used those before and they don't sit on top of my skin the way these oils do. TIA

Win, I can't answer this. ? I would have to look at the ingredients in the serum/s you are talking about. None of the serums I ever used had oil in them. (I use Devita vitamin C, which has no oil.) Also use a hylauronic acid serum. The only oil things I am aware of are usually in moisturizers.

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winamac1 — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 15:34:41 GMT

On 1/24/2014 Harpa said:
On 1/24/2014 winamac1 said:
But Harpa..one other question, why does an oily serum often sink in? I've used those before and they don't sit on top of my skin the way these oils do. TIA

Win, I can't answer this. ? I would have to look at the ingredients in the serum/s you are talking about. None of the serums I ever used had oil in them. (I use Devita vitamin C, which has no oil.) Also use a hylauronic acid serum. The only oil things I am aware of are usually in moisturizers.

Thanks Harpa. They probably don't actually have "oil", but they fee like there is oil. I think one is the Lauder one that's been out for awhile. I can't remember the name. It may not actually have oil in it. Thanks again!!

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Harpa — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 15:46:29 GMT

Win, the only other thing I can think of is the different consistencies of the different types of oils: nut oils v. fruit oils v. plant oils. They all act differently, and that probably has to do with the nature of the EFAs that each contains.

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suzyQ3 — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 19:46:35 GMT

On 1/24/2014 winamac1 said:
On 1/24/2014 Harpa said:
On 1/24/2014 winamac1 said:
But Harpa..one other question, why does an oily serum often sink in? I've used those before and they don't sit on top of my skin the way these oils do. TIA

Win, I can't answer this. ? I would have to look at the ingredients in the serum/s you are talking about. None of the serums I ever used had oil in them. (I use Devita vitamin C, which has no oil.) Also use a hylauronic acid serum. The only oil things I am aware of are usually in moisturizers.

Thanks Harpa. They probably don't actually have "oil", but they fee like there is oil. I think one is the Lauder one that's been out for awhile. I can't remember the name. It may not actually have oil in it. Thanks again!!

Win, I think that feeling you're talking about is probably from one or more types of silicone, which is in the majority of serums on the market. It feels slick but evaporates quickly.

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Mystical — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 01:16:27 GMT

I just used it yesterday in the daytime and also at night. Didn't find it hydrating at all. In fact, I thought it was kind of sticky and after it dried up on my skin, I looked shriveled up. And I did use it with the JM Argan Oil but I just ended up waking up with shriveled skin with huge pores. I'm returning it immediately. I do have very dry skin so that's probably why it doesn't work on me like it does on other people.

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HappyDaze — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 22:36:42 GMT

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