INCI name

NIGELLA SATIVA SEED OIL

Black cumin seed oil

A plant oil pressed from the seeds of black cumin.

What it is

Nigella sativa seed oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of Nigella sativa, known as black cumin or black seed. CosIng lists it as an emollient, skin-conditioning agent and perfuming ingredient.

Where it is used

Used in facial and body oils, creams, hair oils, soaps and natural cosmetics.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Perfuming
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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