emollientsCO2 Extracted Oil with Resin Infusion

Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin) Seed Oil (and) Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract

Black Seed Oil (Frankincense Infused)

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INCI Name

Nigella Sativa (Blac...

Functions

4 Roles

Sustainability

8/10

Category

emollients

What It Does

This specialized blend combines CO2-extracted Nigella sativa seed oil, rich in thymoquinone and essential fatty acids, with Boswellia carterii (frankincense) resin extract, creating a synergistic complex prized for its anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing properties. The CO2 extraction method preserves heat-sensitive compounds including boswellic acids from the frankincense resin and volatile components from black cumin, resulting in a more potent bioactive profile than conventional extraction methods. Formulators select this ingredient for premium anti-aging and reparative formulations where both the documented wound-healing properties of black seed oil and the skin-calming terpenes of frankincense are desired in a single, lipophilic ingredient.

Softens and smooths skin texture
Creates protective moisture barrier
Improves product feel and glide
Reduces transepidermal water loss

Technical Properties

Ionic Charge

nonionic

Molecular charge type

Viscosity Effect

neutral

Impact on formula thickness

Ingredient Compatibility

Works Well With

nonionic surfactantsother plant oilsemollientshumectantsmost emulsifiersantioxidants

Avoid Combining

strong oxidizershigh concentrations of water without emulsification
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Sustainability Profile

Sustainability Score

8/10

Biodegradability

readily biodegradable

Source

plant-derived

Feedstock

Nigella sativa seeds and Boswellia carterii resin

Available Variants

2 forms available

CO2 Extracted Oil with Resin Infusion

Infused Oil Complex

Quick Reference

Full INCI Name
Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin) Seed Oil (and) Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract
Common Name
Black Seed Oil (Frankincense Infused)
Category
emollients

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