Ingredient

black cumin seed extract

Low risk

FunctionBotanical

What it is — Black Cumin Seed Extract (INCI: Nigella Sativa Seed Extract) is a plant-derived botanical from black cumin (nigella) seeds.

What it does — It is commonly used as an antioxidant-leaning, conditioning botanical to help skin and scalp feel soothed and comfortable.

Typical use — It appears in serums, scalp and hair products, masks and moisturizers as a supporting botanical.

Who it suits / good to know — Generally suitable for most skin types; those who prefer plant-forward formulas may seek it out. Composition can vary by source and processing.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: a generally well-tolerated botanical extract. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if you have plant sensitivities.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk - botanical extract/water, generally well tolerated.
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Not currently in any DHALIORA product.

How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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