Is Black Cumin Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Black Cumin Seed Oil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Emollient
Black Cumin Seed Oil
INCI: NIGELLA SATIVA SEED OIL
Black Cumin Seed Oil (CAS 68650-47-3) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Emollient; rich in thymoquinone. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient; rich in thymoquinone
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
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.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Black Cumin Seed Oil.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Black Cumin Seed Oil.
Regulatory Flags
sensitizer-documented
contact-dermatitis-risk
thymoquinone-allergen
patch-test-recommended
dress-syndrome-reported
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Black Cumin Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Black Cumin Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Black Cumin Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Black Cumin Seed Oil functions as: Emollient; rich in thymoquinone. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 68650-47-3.
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