Characteristics
- INCI
- Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
- Ru.
- Black Currant Seed Oil
- CAS
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68606-81-5, 97676-19-2
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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271-749-0
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- Functions
- emollient
Who it's for
Description
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil is blackcurrant seed oil, a plant oil pressed from the seeds of blackcurrant berries. It’s valued in skincare for its rich mix of fatty acids, especially gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and alpha-linolenic acid, which help support the skin’s moisture barrier and keep skin feeling soft and comfortable. Because it’s a lightweight oil, it can add a smooth, nourishing finish without feeling overly heavy on many skin types.
For skin, this ingredient is often used in products aimed at dryness, rough texture, or a depleted-feeling barrier. It may help reduce the look of flakiness and improve suppleness over time. In hair care, it can be used to add softness and shine, especially to dry or brittle strands. People with dry, mature, or easily dehydrated skin may especially appreciate it, though oilier skin types may prefer it in smaller amounts or in well-balanced formulas.
Caveat: like any botanical oil, it can feel too rich for some users and may not suit every formula or skin type. If you’re prone to breakouts or know you react to plant oils, patch testing is a sensible idea. Its benefits are mostly about conditioning and barrier support, not dramatic treatment effects.
Products with Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil (640 total)
Most often found in Fresh products (23 items)
