Oils
Black Cumin Oil
Black cumin oil comes from pressing the tiny seeds of the Nigella sativa plant, yielding a golden-green oil with a warm, spicy scent that we gently balance with complementary essential oils.
Benefits
Its star compound, thymoquinone, is a remarkable antioxidant with strong anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and immune-boosting powers. Packed with essential fatty acids, including linoleic, oleic, palmitic, and stearic acids, it helps regulate oil production, soothe inflammation, and maintain deep hydration precisely when progesterone rises and skin can feel congested or sensitive.
Thymoquinone
Research shows thymoquinone effectively combats acne-causing bacteria, calms redness, prevents clogged pores, and speeds wound healing. Its gentle anti-keratinizing action keeps skin clear and balanced without stripping.
Find it in...
In our Berry Balance moisturiser, black cumin oil restores calm and strength, offering your skin the steady, nurturing support it needs most in the days before your period.
The Science
1) A Comprehensive Review of the Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, and Therapeutic Efficacies of Black Cumin (Nigella sativa L.) Seed Oil and Its Thymoquinone - Sage Journals
2) A Review on the Cosmeceutical and External Applications of Nigella sativa - Pubmed
3) Evaluation of the efficacy of topical Nigella sativa L. with vinegar in the treatment of acne vulgaris: A randomized controlled trial - Science Direct
4) How Thymoquinone from Nigella sativa Accelerates Wound Healing through Multiple Mechanisms and Targets - Pubmed
5) Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin) Seed Oil - EWG Ingredient Report