INCI name

RIBES NIGRUM SEED OIL

Blackcurrant seed oil

A plant oil pressed from blackcurrant seeds.

What it is

Ribes nigrum seed oil is the fixed oil obtained from the seeds of the blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum). It is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids. CosIng lists its function as emollient.

Where it is used

Found in face oils, creams, serums and body care.

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.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (57)

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