Name: Black Currant Oil - 3.4oz (100ml)
Brand: Aunaturalorganics
SKU: woocommerce_gpf_3094
Price: 21.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Black Currant Oil – 3.4oz (100ml)

$21.99

Blackcurrant Oil

Blackcurrant oil is rich in several beneficial components including gamma-linoleic acid (GLA), omega 6, omega 3, and vitamin E, making it a great choice to treat falling, thinning or thin hair, as well as flaky scalps, dry or irritated skin, and brittle nails. When used properly, black current oil can help replenish and thicken thinning hair in both men and women. GLA helps promote hair growth as well as healthy nails, while Omega 6 is an important fat that is hard to come by in our everyday diet.

Common English Name: Black currant (seed).

Botanical Name: Ribes nigrum.

Plant Family: Grossulariaceae.

Method of Extraction: Cold pressing of the seeds.

Origin: Indigenous to temperate regions of northern Asia, central and northern Europe.

Plant Description: A medium-sized shrub that is highly aromatic. The flowers must be successfully pollinated in order to produce fruit. The fruit (berry) matures from green to dark purple or black in color.

Main Chemical Components: High in fatty acids,; gamma-linoleic acid (GLA), linoleic acid (omega 6), alpha-linoleic acid (omega 3), tocopherols (vitamin E).

Uses: Thin hair, dry skin, brittle nails, irritated skin.

Fun Fact: Blackcurrant bud absolute is used for perfumery purposes.

Cautions for Use: None noted for general aromatherapy use of the oil.