Black Cumin Oil | Kalonji, Nalla Jeelakarra

Black Cumin Oil (INCI Nigella Sativa Seed Oil) is a cold-pressed seed oil with linoleic acid at 50–60% and oleic at 20–25%. Carries thymoquinone as its characteristic constituent. Strongly aromatic, which carries into finished formulations.

• Also known as: Black Seed Oil, Black Cumin Oil, Kalonji Oil, Habbatus Sauda
• Botanical name: Nigella sativa
• Plant part used: Seed
• INCI name: Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
• Extraction: Cold-pressed, Unrefined (virgin)
• Form: Carrier oil (liquid)
• Appearance: Dark amber to reddish-brown; Pungent, spicy, characteristic
• Grade: Cosmetic-grade · Food-grade
• Origin: India
• Shelf-life: 18–24 months · below 20 °C · tightly sealed · away from light

Key benefits

• Linoleic acid (C18:2) (50–60%) — Skin-barrier conditioning, soothing, non-comedogenic profile
• Oleic acid (C18:1) (20–25%) — Emollient, moisture retention
• Palmitic acid (C16:0) (10–15%) — Skin conditioning
• Thymoquinone (TQ) (0.5–1.5%) — Primary bioactive — antioxidant
• Stearic acid (C18:0) (3–5%) — Emollient, texture
• Blends well with neem, rosehip, tamanu and diluted tea tree.

How to use

• 2–10% in emulsions
• 10–30% in facial oil serums
• 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base
• Common applications: skin-conditioning formulations, scalp treatments, blemish-prone-skin serums and Ayurvedic hair oils.

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Black Cumin Oil?
Most buyers use it at 2–10% in emulsions; 10–30% in facial oil serums; 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base. As with any new carrier oil, pilot-test in your specific base before committing to a full production run.

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