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Nigella sativa (Black Cumin) oil
AKA “Black Cumin Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Nigella sativa (Black Cumin) oil
AKA: Black Cumin Oil
Essential Oil · Fragrance · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Black cumin seed oil from the Middle East conditions and softens hair and skin while adding a warm, natural fragrance to the product.
Family
Ranunculaceae
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
90064-32-7
Form
Oil
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Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Protects skin from free radical damage caused by UV, pollution, and stress
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Traditional Use
Used for over 2,000 years in Middle Eastern and Indian traditional medicine for skin health and immune support. In Ayurveda and Unani medicine, black cumin oil was applied topically to treat eczema, psoriasis, and general skin conditions.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR