Guizotia abyssinica seed oil
AKA “Niger”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Guizotia abyssinica seed oil
AKA: Niger
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Guizotia Abyssinica Seed Oil is an oil obtained from the seeds of the Niger, Guizotia abyssinica, Asteraceae
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
-
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Known as Niger seed oil, traditionally used in Ethiopian and African cuisine and skincare for its nutritive properties. Used historically in African beauty preparations for skin conditioning.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Citric acid from Aspergillus niger: a comprehensive overv...
Bikash Chandra Behera
Critical reviews in microbiology, 2020
Citric acid from Aspergillus niger: a comprehensive overv...
Bikash Chandra Behera
Critical reviews in microbiology, 2020
Citric acid from Aspergillus niger: a comprehensive overv...
Bikash Chandra Behera
Critical reviews in microbiology, 2020
Citric acid from Aspergillus niger: a comprehensive overview.
Behera BC
Critical reviews in microbiology, 2020
Citric acid from Aspergillus niger: a comprehensive overview.
Behera BC
Critical reviews in microbiology, 2020
Citric acid from Aspergillus niger: a comprehensive overview.
Behera BC
Critical reviews in microbiology, 2020
Citric acid from Aspergillus niger: a comprehensive overview.
Behera BC
Critical reviews in microbiology, 2020
Citric acid from Aspergillus niger: a comprehensive overview.
Behera BC
Critical reviews in microbiology, 2020
Guizotia Abyssinica Seed Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hyoscyamus niger L. leaves, seeds, powder, and galenical preparations
Health Canada
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR