
Black seed oil is a very valuable source of polyunsaturated fatty acids for the skin and body. Black cumin vegetable oil is extracted from black cumin seeds. According to some beliefs, "black cumin oil cures all diseases." Very powerful, it is famous for its antioxidant properties but also for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and antimycotic virtues. For whom: all skin types, dry, damaged, irritated, and mature skin, all hair types, dry hair, hair loss, scalp irritations What for: creams, lotions, treatment oils, anti-aging care, care for skin problems, hair care OUR QUALITY COMMITMENTS Reliable organic farming: we carefully select the farmers and producers we have worked with for years to ensure the impeccable and consistent quality of our products. All our vegetable oils are virgin and cold pressed. 100% pure oil, extracted without solvent and from Organic Farming. Our organic labels: COSMOS ORGANIC organic vegetable oil certified by ECOCERT Greenlife according to the COSMOS standard. TECHNICAL INFORMATION Botanical name: Nigella sativa Part of the plant used: Seeds Origin: Egypt, Tunisia Typical fatty acid composition of one of our batches: linoleic acid (56.7%), oleic acid (23.2%), palmitic acid (11.6%), stearic acid (3.2%) Color: Yellow to brown Odor: Oily, characteristic Feel: Slightly greasy, very penetrating Cultivation: Organic farming Extraction method: Cold pressed Gross density: 0.92 Peroxide value: < 30 PROPERTIES OF BLACK SEED OIL Protective and nourishing: for skin and hair Antioxidant and anti-free radical: it restores elasticity, suppleness, and softness to the skin Anti-infectious, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal: it helps with acne, shingles, psoriasis, eczema, skin allergies, and fungal infections Healing Strengthens and tones the hair fiber Slows hair loss Helps treat itching: can be used on the skin and scalp