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Nigella sativa (Black Cumin) oil
AKA “Black Cumin Oil”
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Nigella sativa (Black Cumin) oil
AKA: Black Cumin Oil
Essential Oil · Fragrance | Conditioning · 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
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Middle East, South Asia. Derived from seeds of Nigella sativa, a plant in the Ranunculaceae family native to the Middle East and South Asia. Cold-pressed from the dried black cumin seeds to extract the oil.
Plant Source
Ranunculaceae
Plant Part
Seed
Function
Fragrance | Conditioning
Benefits
Perfuming
Skin Conditioning
Antioxidant
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
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Caution
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR