• Application of black cumin oil in practice
• Dosing black cumin oil – how do you use it correctly?

Black cumin oil, especially cold-pressed oil, is one of those natural products that can be incorporated into your daily diet and used for skin and hair care. The secret of this versatile oil lies in the abundance of ingredients it contains—from polyunsaturated fatty acids to vitamins and trace elements. Check out how you can use this oil daily.

Black cumin oil, especially cold-pressed oil, is one of those natural products that can be incorporated into your daily diet and used for skin and hair care. The secret of this versatile oil lies in the abundance of ingredients it contains—from polyunsaturated fatty acids to vitamins and trace elements. Check out how you can use this oil daily.

Application of black cumin oil in practice

Small black cumin seeds (Nigella sativa) are traditionally used in many regions of the world. In this form, they are an excellent spice, delighting with their slightly spicy caraway flavor and most commonly used in bread, salads, and sauces. Pressed black cumin oil is used both in cooking and in cosmetics. Adherents of natural, zero-waste skincare will certainly appreciate the oil as a versatile cosmetic.

For thousands of years, the oil has been used primarily to care for the face and scalp, providing moisture and regulating sebum production. Black seed oil also has skin-cleansing properties and supports the healing of lesions and minor wounds. This makes the oil so ideal for the care of acne-prone skin, as well as mature and dry skin. This, in turn, is due to its high antioxidant content, which slows the breakdown of skin cells and protects them from oxidative stress—thus making the skin firmer and more radiant.

Black seed oil's soothing properties have historically made it popular for treating stomach ulcers. It is currently used to support the digestive system. Due to the presence of thymoquinone, it is considered a natural antibiotic with anti-inflammatory and bactericidal properties. Thanks to this, black seed oil also proves to be an excellent support for strengthening the immune system. It also contains vitamins A and E and fatty acids: polyunsaturated omega-3 (alpha-linolenic acid) and omega-6 (linoleic acid), as well as monounsaturated omega-9 (oleic acid). The presence of the latter contributes significantly to lowering harmful cholesterol levels and increasing the proportion of the beneficial HDL fraction. Black seed is also rich in sterols, biotin, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, sodium, selenium, and zinc.

Dosing black cumin oil – how do you use it correctly?

Black cumin seed oil has a wide range of uses, both externally and with meals. Its unusual, spicy flavor complements traditional oriental, Indian, and Polish cuisine. Cold-pressed oils retain the most valuable ingredients, making them the most versatile and ideal for:

• Ingredient of salads and cold dishes (high temperature causes the oil to lose some of its properties, so it is better to avoid ratified oil);
• Universal cosmetics for face and body – including base for preparing masks, compresses, make-up removal, massage oil and a delicate UV filter;
• Hair oil – as a serum for the hair ends and for oil treatment;
• Dietary supplements, taken e.g. in the form of easy-to-swallow capsules.

In the latter case, when taking a black seed oil supplement, the dosage is determined by the manufacturer. Depending on the concentration, one or two capsules are recommended throughout the day. It's a good option for people struggling with digestive issues or seeking additional support in a diet aimed at lowering harmful cholesterol levels.