blackcurrant seed oil
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INCI name
Ribes Nigrum Oil
What is Blackcurrant Seed Oil?
Rich in essential fatty acids such as omega 3 and 6, this oil is a powerful antioxidant and can be a wonderful addition to many cosmetic products such as moisturisers, body lotions, face creams, lip balms and hair care products.
What are the benefits of using Blackcurrant Seed Oil on your skin?
It can help soothe dry and irritated skin and has a high GLA (gamma-linoleic acid) content, which can help hydrate the skin and restore damaged and wrinkled skin.
What are the benefits of using Blackcurrant Seed Oil on your hair?
An excellent choice for use in hair moisturising products, especially due to its omega fatty acid content. Often combined with vitamin E to prevent oxidation.
What does Blackcurrant Seed Oil look like?
It has a clear, pale yellow to golden colour.
What does Blackcurrant Seed Oil smell like?
A strong aroma with the sweet scent of fresh Blackcurrants.
How to use Blackcurrant Seed Oil
Use 1-5% in products such as face creams, lotions, lip balms and hair care products.
History and origins of Blackcurrant Seed Oil
Derived from the seeds of the black or European current, it has been popularly used in cosmetics due to its unusually high omega fatty acids content.
How is Blackcurrant Seed Oil made?
Cold pressed and naturally refined, after being extracted from the seeds.
Is Blackcurrant Seed Oil suitable for vegans?
Yes.
Fatty acids
Gamma-Linoleic acid (GLA) – approx.15-19%; approx. A-Linolenic acid – 13%; approx. Stearidonic acid – 3%.
Natural contents
Omega 3 and 6, GLA and fatty acids.
