Benefits of Black cumin seed oil for your hair and skin

Black cumin seed or black seed oil also known as Nigella Sativa is an oil that is pale yellow to amber in color. The  oil from the seeds known as “the seed of blessing”, native to SouthEast Asia and the Mediterranean have been used in different traditional foods such as bakery products, confectionery and beverages. Black seed oil was used many years ago for the treatment of illnesses and was even discovered in the tombs of Egyptian Pharaohs such as Tutankhamen who praised its goodness. No wonder this oil was used by Cleopatra! In Ayurveda, black seed oil has been used as a base for preparing hair and skin oils.

Health benefits of Black seed oil

Black seed oil is rich in Thymoquinone, a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. A compound which may have cancer-fighting powers. Black seed is rich in Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Thiamin, Niacin, Phosphorus, Folic Acid. It is also an excellent source of Omega 3- and Omega 6-fatty acids.

Black seed oil has many health benefits such as fighting inflammation, treating allergies, lowering blood sugar levels and is widely used in skin care and hair care products for its amazing properties. Let us dive into the hidden benefits of this oil for our skin and hair! 

Benefits for your skin

Black seed oil is especially nourishing as it is high in the essential omega-6 fatty acid and vitamin E while naturally supporting skin’s health. It strengthens the skin’s barrier function, helps balancing oily skin, unclogs pores, diminishes fine lines and wrinkles and fades hyperpigmentation.

The oil is also beneficial for people suffering from eczema, helps reduce psoriasis plaques, acne symptoms, inflammation and bacteria in healing wounds and improves skin moisture and hydration.

Benefits for your hair 

Are you experiencing issues such as hair thinning or hair loss? then your hair could benefit from using Black seed oil. 

Black seed oil is antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and an excellent antioxidant due to the presence of its main compound, Thymoquinone. This compound contains proteins, alkaloids, and saponins that boost hair growth and slow down the aging process of cells, thus preventing hair thinning. It reduces hair fall caused by the inflammation of hair follicles.

Black seed oil helps prevent premature graying of the hair and helps keep your scalp moisturized as well as balances oil production thus contributing to treat dandruff and itchy scalp and soothes scalp conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. 

It conditions hair without leaving it feeling greasy.

A mixture of black seed oil and coconut oil has been proven to remedy hair loss, relieve scalp from dandruff.

Here a recipe with black seed oil that will nourish your hair and leave it moisturized and shinier.

Black seed oil and Yoghurt hair mask

RECIPE

Ingredients:

1 tbsp black seed oil

1 tbsp coconut oil

2 tbsps greek yoghurt

Instructions:

Combine the black seed and coconut oil in a bowl (you can use olive oil if your hair does not like coconut oil). Add the yoghurt to the oil mixture. Apply to your scalp in a circular motion, concentrating on thinning areas. Let it sit for 30 minutes, and wash your hair thoroughly. Your curls and coils will be softer, shinier and hydrated instantly.

Coconut oil has great penetrating properties that allows it to seep into the hair shaft and follicles, nourishing it with its nutrients. The combination of black seed oil and coconut oil is a potent remedy for hair loss.

Black seed oil is best diluted with another carrier oil as it is highly potent when used alone.

Our AyurBoost hair growth oil  and AyurGro Ayurvedic hair pomade contains black cumin seed oil to help you keep your hair moisturized and hydrated as well as promote healthy hair growth.

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Disclaimer: This blog post is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment or medical advice but for informational purposes only. Please consult with a physician or other healthcare professional regarding any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment options.