Emollient

Black Seed Oil

"A cure for everything except death" — this is how black seed was described by Ibn Sina. Thymoquinone in black seed oil is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent for skin with acne, eczema, and psoriasis.

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✓ Safe

Comedogenic Rating

0/5

Irritation Potential

0/5

What is it?

Black Seed Oil — cold-pressed oil from Nigella Sativa seeds (black cumin, black caraway). The unique component is thymoquinone (TQ, 0.4-2.5%), which has powerful anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and immunomodulatory properties. It also contains linoleic acid (50-60%) and oleic acid. In INCI: Nigella Sativa Seed Oil.

Used in products for acne-prone skin, atopic dermatitis and eczema products, soothing creams for sensitive skin, and scalp care products.

Key Benefits

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Thymoquinone — a unique anti-inflammatory agent

Thymoquinone suppresses inflammatory prostaglandins and 5-LOX activity — one of the most powerful natural anti-inflammatory molecules in cosmetics.

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Effective for acne and problematic skin

Antibacterial activity against P. acnes plus the anti-inflammatory action of thymoquinone provide a comprehensive effect for acne.

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Support for atopic skin and eczema

Clinical studies confirm the effectiveness of the oil in atopic dermatitis: reduction of itching, redness, and restoration of the barrier.

Suitable for

acne-prone skinatopic skinsensitive skininflamed skin

Main Actions

✓ anti-inflammatory action (thymoquinone)✓ antibacterial action✓ barrier restoration✓ reduction of acne✓ soothing

Specific aroma

Black Seed Oil has a strong specific spicy aroma — not everyone likes it. In products, it is usually present in small concentrations or deodorized. If you are concerned about the smell — look for the deodorized version or products where it is not the main component.

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