Description
Black currant seed oil is a rich, slow-absorbing oil extracted from the seeds of blackcurrant berries. It is high in vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, making it beneficial for dry, mature, or problem skin. It is also suitable for use on the hair and scalp. Available in various sizes, this oil is rich in antioxidants and gamma linolenic acid, making it great for acne-prone, dry, and mature skin. It can also help regulate oil production and improve skin hydration. To use, it can be applied directly to the skin, mixed with other oils, or used in formulations. It is recommended to avoid heating the oil and to use it in the cool down phase of formulations. Other oils such as evening primrose or borage can be used as alternatives to black currant seed oil.
Essentially Natural Black Currant Seed Oil is extracted from the seeds of Black Currant Berries and is rich in vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. This oil is one of the heavier oils that is slow absorbing, thus making it great for dry, or mature skin. In haircare, it helps to strengthen and moisturize the hair, while also promoting scalp health.
Why we love it: Additionally, Black Currant Seed Oil is known to have anti-inflammatory properties, aiding in soothing skin conditions such as; eczema and psoriasis. It is commonly used in serums, facial oils and creams.
Sizes: 20ml, 30ml, 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, 500ml.
USES & BENEFITS OF BLACK CURRANT SEED OIL
Rich in antioxidants
Great for acne-prone skins, dry skins and mature skins
Rich in gamma linolenic acid
Can help regulate oil production in the skin and scalp
Helps lock in moisture into the skin, and improve the skin's hydration
HOW TO USE BLACK CURRANT SEED OIL
It can be used neat on the skin, in combination with other skin oils, or in formulations. Black currant seed oil is heat sensitive so avoid heating it if possible and use in the cool down phase of formulations.
Tip: try blending it with faster absorbing oils such as jojoba, argan etc. to help it absorb quicker.
INGREDIENTS
100% pure Black Currant Seed Oil, Ribes nigrum seed oil
Alternatives to black currant seed oil could be evening primrose oil or borage oil.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Please note that this natural, cold-pressed oil has not undergone Food-Grade certification and is therefore recommended for cosmetic use only. Store away from children, pets, sunlight, and heat. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult with your doctor before using this product.