Nigella sativa (Black Cumin) oil
AKA “black cumin oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Nigella sativa (Black Cumin) oil
AKA: Black cumin oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Nigella sativa (black cumin) oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Ranunculaceae
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
90064-32-7
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Perfuming
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Softens and smooths skin
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
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR