Black Currant Seed Oil – 100% Pure & Natural Carrier Oil! Carrier Oil Name: Black Currant Seed Oil Botanical Name: Ribes nigrum. Extraction Method: Cold Pressed. Aroma: Black Currant Seed Carrier Oil has a strong, heavy, oily scent. Consistency: Typical and characteristic of carrier oils. Absorption: Typical and characteristic of carrier oils. Color: Clear pale yellow to golden yellow liquid. Package/Form: 5ml, 10ml, 15ml, and 30ml bottles have euro droppers. Description: 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. This shrub shows the only instance of a process by which double flowers may become single, by changing petals into stamina. It has a solitary, one-flowered peduncle at the base of the raceme, and its leaves are dotted underneath. Common Uses: Black Currant Seed Carrier Oil is very rich in antioxidants and gamma-linolenic acid making it a highly effective anti-inflammatory agent. Studies have shown it to be a good treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. 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. Black Currant Seed Oil can be added to skin preparations and cosmetics such as face creams, moisturizers and body lotions. It is often combined with vitamin E to prevent oxidation. Shelf Life: Black Currant Seed Carrier Oil is slow to go rancid; users can expect a shelf life 1 year with proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct sunlight). Refrigeration after opening is recommended. Safety Information: None known.
