emollient

Black Seed Oil

INCI: BLACK SEED OIL
CAS 90064-32-7
Emollient
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Emollient

Purpose

Function

Emollient
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernLow
Verdict

Good safety profile with no known restrictions in EU or US cosmetic regulations.

US Note

CIR Expert Panel concluded plant-derived fatty acid oils including Nigella sativa seed oil safe as used (2017). Sensitization cases documented -- recommend patch test advisory. Food GRAS does not transfer to cosmetic use.

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
90064-32-7
INCI
BLACK SEED OIL
Category
emollient
Updated
Apr 23, 2026