Botanical Name: Ribes nigrum
Blackcurrant seed oil is one of the richest sources of gamma linolenic acid or GLA, an anti-inflammatory agent, along with other important polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as steariodonic acid, which is conditionally essential within the skin as it is unable to make in in situ.
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
Benefits:
Blackcurrant Seed Oil is very rich in antioxidants and gamma-linolenic acid making it a highly effective anti-inflammatory agent, is vitamin rich and also contains steriodonic acid, also high amounts of omegas 3 and 6.
This oil is said to increase elasticity in the skin, and can be used to protect and nourish skin tissues preventing chronic skin conditions, such as dermatitis and eczema. It can also be used to slow premature aging.
Cautions: None Known.
Composition:
gamma-linolenic and stearodonic acids are conditionally essential fatty acids, meaning your skin is unable to manufacture them, so must be obtained from your diet or applied topically.
Additional Information:
Blackcurrant Seed Oil is obtained from seeds of the blackcurrant. This is a deciduous Eurasian shrub that is found in various parts of the world. It is easily distinguished at all seasons by the strong perfume of its buds and leaves. Blackcurrant Seed Oil is a wonderful golden yellow to red colour.
Our 7 Berry Facial Serum and Liberty Corrective Serum contain Blackcurrant Seed Oil and can be purchased HERE.
