Blackcurrant
Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Fruit Extract, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil
The approximately 150 known species of currant shrubs belong to the gooseberry plant family and are located primarily in Europe and Asia. Additionally, they are spread sporadically throughout the US. Currant oil can also be made from the berries of red currant plant (Ribes rubrum L.).
Blackcurrant seed oil is a strong anti-inflammatory oil and has strong regenerative properties. It protects the moisture on the top layer of the skin while it keeping the moisture in the skin stable. The cytoprotective properties and regenerative benefits are especially helpful for mature skin but are also great for oily, blemished or sensitive skin because of their anti-inflammatory properties.
Cosmetic properties:
- anti-inflammatory and antipruritic
- regenerative and protective
- ideal for impure, oily & sensitive skin
- optimal for mature skin
see: Heike Käser 2010 "Natural Cosmetic Raw Materials", Linz, Freya Verlag, 3rd Edition 2012
Products with Blackcurrant
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Essentiq Black Currant & Jojoba Oil Hand Cream, 50 ml
- Suitable for all skin types
- Protects & nourishes the skin
- Softens the skin
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Kaurilan Sauna Black Currant Shampoo Bar, Cardboard box (90 g)
- For fine hair & sensitive scalp types
- Rich in antioxidants & vitamins
- Boosts strength & fullness
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Tautropfen Baobab Repairing Calming Facial Oil, 15 ml
- For demanding skin
- Restorative & revitalising
- Very gentle
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Schau auf di Currant Facial Oil, 30 ml
- Suitable for sensitive & irritated skin
- Supports the skin's natural barrier
- Moisturising
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Bioturm Oil-Whey Bath Sensitive, 30 ml
- For stressed & dry skin
- Suitable for babies & children
- Skin-friendly formula
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Tautropfen Amaranth Firming Eye Oil , 15 ml
- For mature skin
- With smoothing properties
- Effective yet gentle on the skin
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UOGA UOGA "Not Black At All" Body Scrub, 200 ml
- Suitable for all skin types
- With blackcurrant
- Gentle & thorough exfoliation
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MaterNatura Currant Elasticising Shampoo for Wavy Hair , 250 ml
- For wavy hair
- Defines & hydrates
- Ideal for 2a, 2b & 2c curls