Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil

Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil at a Glance

• Sourced from black currant, or cassis
• Rich in antioxidant compounds
• Good source of linolenic acid
• Non-fragrant plant oil

Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil Description

(black currant) seed oil comes from the fruit of the black currant, or cassis, plant. Black currants have been used for centuries as a food and flavor source, appearing in everything from jams and jellies to syrups and alcoholic beverages.

This type of berry also has numerous benefits when applied to skin. Its oil is abundant in antioxidant polyphenols and tocopherols (vitamin E derivatives) that fight the free-radical radical damage that leads to numerous visible signs of aging.

In addition, this non-fragrant plant oil offers moisturizing and barrier repairing linolenic acid, making it a good choice for those with dry or compromised skin.

Use levels of black currant seed oil in cosmetics haven’t been firmly established, but there’s no reason not to apply to skin at up to a 100% concentration if desired. On average, we suspect most skin care products with this ingredient are using it between 0.5–2%, especially if other oils and emollients are present.

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