ORGANIC nigella vegetable oil - 50 ml

Organic black cumin vegetable oil is ideal for acne-prone and sensitive skin. It is known for its antioxidant, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, healing and antihistamine properties. It is a choice ingredient for making facial treatment products. It solves blemish problems and reduces redness. We have selected this oil for our anti-blemish range. Properties: - Antioxidant: provides tremendous protection against external aggressions. -antiseptic: it is an oil recommended for treating acne and blemishes thanks to the presence of thymoquinone and monoterpenes. -anti-inflammatory and healing: it is recommended for soothing eczema and psoriasis. -antifungal: it is a base oil for mixtures against fungal infections. -nourishing, restorative, soothing and regenerating: ingredient of choice for mature, sensitive, dry, irritated or damaged skin. Identity: Black cumin oil is obtained by cold-pressing the seeds of Nigella Sativa. This process produces 30 to 40% of the weight of the seeds in the form of oil. It is an oily liquid that can range from yellow to amber yellow, almost brown. It leaves a greasy feel on the skin (it can be mixed advantageously with oils that have a drier feel, such as grape seed, macadamia or sesame). Its rather strong spicy aroma is very characteristic and reminiscent of the smell of cumin, very aromatic, slightly bitter, peppery and spicy. Its taste is strong and bitter. The flowers have a corolla of 5 petals of a pretty blue. Flowering takes place in July-August. The fruit contains many black seeds from which this vegetable oil is extracted. Composition: - Omega 6: linoleic acid between 56 and 57%. Essential fatty acids, this acid is part of the composition of ceramides, which are part of the lipid cement: they ensure the cohesion of the different elements of the skin and form a protective layer on the surface of the skin. -Omega 9: oleic acid between 23 and 25%. This acid has restorative and healing properties. -Saturated fatty acids - Palmitic acid between 11 and 12%, an important component of the skin barrier. -Stearic acid between 3 and 4%, moisturizing and film-forming. -Nigella essential oil (between 0.5 and 2%): immunomodulating and anti-inflammatory. This essential oil, very rich in components, cannot be separated from the vegetable oil and makes this oil a real cocktail of active ingredients. It contains monoterpenes: antiseptics, digestive stimulants and anti-inflammatories (paracymene 50 to 55% and alpha thujane 12 to 18%). It also contains thymoquinone, a powerful anti-infectious and antifungal agent, as well as an anti-inflammatory, antihistamine and antioxidant. Uses: Antiseptic and soothing, black seed oil is an ally against many skin problems, from acne to psoriasis. It soothes itchy skin and scalp, while repairing dry and damaged hair. You can use it as a restorative and soothing mask on your hair, leaving it on for at least an hour for optimal action. It also has a good anti-dandruff action. Mature skin, whatever its nature, dry, oily or reactive, will benefit from the soothing properties of Nigella oil, its antioxidant action and the restorative and restructuring action of the fatty acids it contains. It is therefore an oil to be recommended, alone or in a mixture, for all skin types and all ages. It is an oil that you can apply in case of hemorrhoidal crisis. Its soothing and anti-inflammatory action will help calm the pain. Ecological impact: The black cumin oil you'll find in Mes Secrets BIO products comes from Egypt. We favor it in our recipes because its ecological impact is minimal. We try to use ingredients from plants grown near us for an overall ecological approach. With Nigella oil, we benefit from the natural richness of the Mediterranean basin. A bit of history: The use of black seed in India, Egypt, the Maghreb, and the Near East has been known since ancient times. Seeds of "black cumin", another name for nigella, have even been found in the tombs of pharaohs. Some people even call black seed oil "the oil of the pharaohs." The translation of its name in Arabic is "the seed of blessing." In antiquity, it was also cited by Greek and Roman doctors. Moreover, its name, nigella, comes from nigellus (blackish, in Latin). It has also been called "peppercorn", because of the black color and spicy taste of its seeds. It has also been known for centuries in India to Ayurveda practitioners as kalinji, renowned for its stimulating and antidepressant properties. Nigella has been cultivated in Europe since the 8th century and the famous Hildegard of Bingen mentions it, although she attributes few properties to it. The properties that have made its current reputation were only truly recognized in the West in the second half of the 20th century. This information is provided for informational purposes only and is taken from reference publications. They cannot engage the responsibility of Mes Secrets Bio or constitute medical information. For diagnosis or if your symptoms persist, please consult a doctor.