Blackcurrant Seed Oil
Botanical name: Ribes nigrum
Plant part: Seeds
Cultivation: Organic
Extraction: Cold compressed, Unrefined, Virgin
Product description:
Obtained from Ribes nigrum, Blackcurrant seed oil is obtained by cold compression of the seeds of this delicious, highly nutritious berry.
Rich in antioxidants, non comodogenic, emollient and with high quantities of the very important Essential Fatty Acid: Gamma Lineloic Acid (G.L.A) and Linoleic Acid, which makes it a highly effective soothing agent. Studies have shown it to be a good treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, an effective aid in treating inflammations, skincare and hair care issues.
Healing:
- Beneficial anti allergenic properties
- Beneficial anti viral properties
- Beneficial antiseptic properties
Skincare:
- Aids dry/oily/sensitive/mature/aging skin
- Helpful in treating acne and pimples
- Beneficial anti-aging properties
- Helps heal cracked/chapped skin
- Beneficial skin cleansing properties
- Beneficial skin rejuvenation properties
Hair care:
- Helps aid hair growth
- Helps prevent and treat dandruff
- Helps provide deep moisture to scalp and hair follicle which prevents hair dryness
- Helps prevent splitting and excessive breakage
Product color: Pale to light honey or honey color
Aroma: Blackcurrant aroma
Fatty Acid Composition and Comodogenic rating:
Linoleic acid: 41%
Alpha- Linolenic acid: 17%
Gamma-Linolenic acid: 14%
Oleic acid: 15%
Comedogenic Rating: 0-1
Blends well with:
Any essential oil or blend, it is also effectively used on its own or with other carrier oils.
Generally known to be safe i.e non sensitizing and non irritating. However avoid if allergic to blackcurrants.