Nigella sativa (Black Cumin) oil

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AKA: Black cumin oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative 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.
Nigella sativa (black cumin) oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Ranunculaceae
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
90064-32-7
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR