Nigella seeds, also called Habba Sawda, Sanouj, or Black Cumin, have the reputation of “curing all diseases”. The nigella is a plant native to the Mediterranean basin, which can be found from Spain to India, via the Middle East. The plant takes its name from the Latin nigellus, which means blackish, in reference to the black color of its seeds. What secrets do these miracle seeds hide from us? Find the answers in this article:
Nigella oil, 100% pure and natural, virgin, is obtained through a process of first cold pressing of its seeds. The color obtained is yellow-green to orange-amber, with a very aromatic, spicy, pungent, very characteristic smell.
What properties?
Nigella Oil is rich in fatty acids:
Monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA): oleic acid (omega-9) (23.52%).
Saturated fatty acids (SFA): palmitic acid (12.17%).
Polyunsaturated essential fatty acids or vitamin F: linoleic acid (omega-6) (56.12%). Linoleic acid helps limit water loss from the skin while presenting softening and nutritive qualities.
It is also composed of other active constituents:
Nigella essential oil, including thymoquinone, para-cymene
Nigellone: bronchodilator and anti-histamine (anti-allergic) substance
Carotenoids: anti-free radical action: fight against damage caused by free radicals
Vitamin E: natural antioxidant
Minerals: iron, phosphorus…
Nigella Oil for the skin:
As an ingredient in your cosmetic preparations, vegetable oil of nigella would bring these properties: soothing, it works wonders in the care of irritated skin or in massage oils. Repairing it sanitizes the skin. Antioxidant, it fights against the damage linked to free radicals and thus fights against the signs of skin aging. Nourishing and regenerating, it restores suppleness and softness to the skin and promotes tanning.
It is mainly indicated for dry and sensitive skin, and for acne prone skin: its purifying aspects prevents the development of small pimples. It is also indicated as an anti-aging treatment and as a supplement in massage products for pain.
Nigella oil is an excellent star ingredient for your preparations of soothing body milks, creams and fluid emulsions for acne prone skin. It can also be used as an added extra or an active in revitalizing and purifying treatments for the face. It also serves as an excellent base for soothing massage oils against body aches and inflammation. Prodigia has all these properties in this Exfoliating Natural Soap with Black Seed Oil.
Nigella Oil for the hair:
Nigella vegetable oil revitalizes, softens and tones the scalp and hair. It strengthens brittle hair and nails.
It is mainly indicated for dry and brittle hair and dull hair. But also for problem scalps and brittle nails.
This oil is an excellent star ingredient in your preparations of fortifying serums for irritated scalps, hair care for brittle hair, and hair repairers. At Prodigia, all the properties of black cumin oil are concentrated in this Natural Hair growth synergy.
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