Good Emollient

Black Cumin Seed Oil

INCI: NIGELLA SATIVA SEED OIL

CAS Number
68650-47-3
Function
Emollient; rich in thymoquinone
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 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 (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

EU: Not prohibited or restricted; freely permitted under EC 1223/2009; no SCCS opinion. US: CIR 2017 assessed 244 plant-derived fatty acid oils as safe as used. While documented sensitization cases and identified allergens (thymoquinone, p-cymene) warrant patch test advisory, the ingredient is permitted for cosmetic use at established concentrations.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

sensitizer-documented contact-dermatitis-risk thymoquinone-allergen patch-test-recommended dress-syndrome-reported

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Black Cumin Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

EU: Not prohibited or restricted; freely permitted under EC 1223/2009; no SCCS opinion. US: CIR 2017 assessed 244 plant-derived fatty acid oils as safe as used. While documented sensitization cases and identified allergens (thymoquinone, p-cymene) warrant patch test advisory, the ingredient is permitted for cosmetic use at established concentrations. The EU classifies Black Cumin Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Black Cumin Seed Oil?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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