black cumin oil
Black cumin oil (Nigella Sativa Seed Oil) - controlled organic cultivation
Black cumin, from the buttercup family, is not related to the spice plant caraway or cumin. The annual, delicate, herbaceous plant is native to Western Asia, North Africa and India. Black cumin oil is extracted from the seeds, which look like small mini briquettes. Black cumin oil has a pleasant, typically spicy scent.
The dark oil is very skin-friendly and is considered a beauty elixir, especially for pimples, blemishes and blackheads at any age. Its effectiveness has been well researched and proven. It has been used in medicine for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptian queen Nefertiti, who was famous for her beauty, is said to have rubbed her skin with black cumin oil. At myrto, we use cold-pressed organic black cumin oil from Egypt, which is considered to be the highest quality.
Cold-pressed black cumin oil contains over 50% linoleic acid. This polyunsaturated fatty acid is part of the skin barrier. Linoleic acid improves the skin's ability to retain moisture, keeps it elastic and strengthens the skin's protective lipid layer. The most important active ingredient in black cumin oil is thymoquinone, which protects the cells from oxidative damage and strengthens the skin's immune system against allergies. Black cumin oil also contains important trace elements and vitamins. These include magnesium, B vitamins, vitamins C and E (tocopherol), selenium and biotin. Beta-carotene as a precursor to vitamin A and folic acid (vitamin B9) in black cumin oil accelerate cell renewal. The zinc also contained protects the skin from oxidative damage caused by free radicals and reduces sebum production.
Black cumin oil is naturally effective against pimples, acne, bacteria and fungal infections. At the same time, it strengthens the skin barrier and protects the skin from moisture loss. It regulates sebum production and dissolves calluses. Black cumin oil is used particularly successfully for late-onset acne, which can be caused by stress, hormonal imbalance or nutritional problems. Black cumin oil inhibits inflammation, relieves itching and alleviates allergic skin reactions. It promotes healing in cases of neurodermatitis. Black cumin oil is also used successfully for psoriasis.
