Refined black currant seed oil

Black currant seed oil

Appearance: homogeneous transparent liquid
Density: 919 g/cm3
GLB: 7
Iodine number: 173-182
Method of production and type: refined, cold pressed
Production: Ukraine

Fatty acid composition: linoleic 40-50%, oleic 10-12%, palmitic 6-10%, linolenic 21-35% (alpha-linolenic 10-16%, gamma-linolenic 11-18%), stearic approx. 2%

In addition, it contains phytosterols (mainly beta-sitosterol), gamma-, alpha-tocopherol, carotenoids, rare fatty acids: stearidonic (C18:4), dihomolinoleic (C22:2), eicosenoic (C20:1).

Black currant seed oil is a valuable dietary and cosmetic oil containing essential substances for the body, omega-3 fatty acids (hereinafter FA), as well as omega-6: linoleic and rare gamma-linolenic FA in significant quantities, along with borage and primrose oils evening, rosehip, hemp.
The names of linoleic and linolenic FAs come from the Greek. "linon" - flax, from the seeds of which they were first isolated.

By receiving these fatty acids from the outside, incl. With food, the human and animal body synthesizes substances such as paracrine hormones, which support local immunity, take part in inflammatory and protective reactions of the skin, and also ensure the integrity and plasticity of the dermal barrier.
These hormones are also called “eicosanoids” - from the Greek. the words “eicosis” - twenty, these are molecules in the form of chains of twenty or more carbon atoms with several unsaturated bonds; The activity of eicosanoids depends on the number of these bonds.
Eicosanoids are mediators of the immune system, regulate the processes of blood circulation, breakdown and synthesis of fats, the tone of the smooth muscle muscles of internal organs, help remove toxins, in a word, make a significant contribution to metabolism and the functioning of the body as a whole.

A deficiency, as well as an imbalance, of polyunsaturated fatty acids can lead to dryness and flaking of the skin, excessive keratinization and acne, poor wound healing, hair loss, and at the systemic level - to various effects of aging (atherosclerosis, obesity, diabetes, arterial hypertension), autoimmune diseases.

In cosmetology, black currant seed oil is used:

- to maintain normal skin moisture and elasticity;
- as an anti-aging supplement to eliminate dry skin, smooth out wrinkles and renew the epidermis;
- as an anti-inflammatory and antipruritic active for eczema, nerodermatitis, atopic dermatitis;
- as a sebum-regulating additive for acne and acne, skin hyperkeratosis;
- for hair loss in men and women due to hormonal reasons;
- in the post-peeling period, after injuries and burns to stimulate regeneration;
- in children's cosmetics.
Black currant seed oil can be an effective dietary supplement in a complex of measures to eliminate premenstrual syndrome in women (PMS).

Dosage in cosmetics: 10-20%. Do not use in its pure form.

Due to the high content of PUFAs in blackcurrant oil, which quickly oxidize under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, it is better not to use it in day creams and sunscreen cosmetics, and also to add antioxidants and stabilizing oils to formulations.
CO2 extracts of rosemary or sage can be used as an effective antioxidant in an amount of 0.1% of the total weight of the oil.

The oil should be stored in the refrigerator, away from light and air. Do not expose to prolonged heating.