Black Seed Herb is a famous and special plant that has been widely used in different cultures for many centuries. Black seed herb, which is a member of the Ranunculaceae family, can be found all over the world but grows mainly in Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Western Asia.
It has been used for centuries for the treatment of many skin conditions, dermatological disorders and cosmeceutical formulations.
Rich in essential fatty acids, essential amino acids, vitamin E, beta-carotene, biotin, and minerals (calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium & zinc).
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Black Seed Oil has anti-inflammatory properties that reduce redness and soothes irritation due to the presence of thymoquinone.
It exerts its anti-inflammatory property by inhibiting the COX enzyme, decreasing prostaglandin production and neutralizing oxidative stress to reduce pain perception and inflammation.
ANTIMICROBIAL
Due to the presence of thymoquinone, Black Seed Oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties that soothe skin irritation.
Antibacterial
Black Seed Oil has broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria including P. acne, Bacillus, Enterococcus, Micrococcus, Staphylococcus and Escherichia coli in addition to inhibiting bacterial biofilm formation.
Antifungal
Black Seed Oil showed antifungal properties against most pathogenic fungal infections such as Candida albicans.
ANTIOXIDANT
Black Seed Oil is packed with antioxidant components such as thymoquinone, carvacrol, t-anethole, and 4-terpineol that protect the skin from the harmful effect of environmental factors such as UV radiation.
These compounds help to protect the skin by scavenging free radicals, which damage the skin cells through oxidation. As a result, it neutralizes the oxidative stress that damages the cellular structure and components of the skin such as photoaging, erythema, edema…
MOISTURIZING
Black Seed Oil has moisturizing properties to improve skin moisture and hydration. It provides nourishing moisture that is easily absorbed into the skin to promote and maintain healthy dermis and epidermis - the top two layers of the skin.
WOUND HEALING
Black Seed Oil accelerates wound healing due to the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties of its active constituent; thymoquinone. The positive effects of Black Seed Oil in skin wound healing are mainly due to the induction of angiogenesis, increased fibroblast proliferation, and subsequent collagen synthesis. It also reduces the presence of white blood cells, tissue damage, and bacterial infection.
SUN PROTECTION FACTOR (SPF)
In 2000, it was mentioned that Black Seed Oil could be used in cosmetics because of its aroma components. After that, it was noticed that the sun protective factor (SPF) value for Black Seed Oil is more than 2, so it has some properties against the sun.
Black Seed Oil is safe to be used in cosmetic practice.
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