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Nigella Sativa Seed Oil

Black seed oil; rich in thymoquinone

Safety Notes

Traditional Indian and Ayurvedic ingredient; anti-inflammatory properties; strong characteristic odour; popular in Indian market

Function & Common Use

Function

Emollient / Skin conditioning

Category

Vegetable Oil

Common In

Serums, face oils, hair oils

Origin

Plant (black seed, Middle East/India)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nigella Sativa Seed Oil safe to use in skincare?

Nigella Sativa Seed Oil has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Traditional Indian and Ayurvedic ingredient; anti-inflammatory properties; strong characteristic odour; popular in Indian market

Is Nigella Sativa Seed Oil allowed in India?

Nigella Sativa Seed Oil is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Nigella Sativa Seed Oil used for in cosmetics?

Nigella Sativa Seed Oil functions as: Emollient / Skin conditioning. It is commonly found in: Serums, face oils, hair oils.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS90064-32-7

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