murphyRibes nigrum (Black Currant) seed oil
AKA: Blackcurrant, Black Currant Seed Oil
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Plant-Derived
Emollient
Clean
OriginNative to Europe, Asia. Black currant seeds from the Grossulariaceae family are grown primarily in Europe and Asia. The oil is extracted through cold-pressing or solvent extraction of the dried seeds.
Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as emollient. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Grossulariaceae (Currant family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
68606-81-5 / 97676-19-2
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Comedogenic
Human test found no comedogenicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 577)
Not a Skin Irritant
5 studies / 5 not irritating (CIR 577)
Not a Sensitizer
4 studies / 4 not sensitizing (CIR 577)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.000001–0.3%
Rinse-off0.05%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR