[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"ingredient-black-cumin-seed-oil":3,"glossary-list::en":98,"concern-facets":1109},{"id":4,"slug":5,"inci_name":6,"category":7,"also_known_as":8,"function":10,"safety_grade":14,"comedogenic_rating":14,"pregnancy_safe":15,"skin_types":16,"concerns_for":17,"concerns_against":23,"max_safe_pct":14,"effective_pct":14,"pubmed_ids":24,"conflicting_ingredient_ids":25,"synergistic_ingredient_ids":26,"related_ingredient_ids":27,"origin":28,"vegan":29,"cruelty_free":29,"schema_markup":30,"translations":55,"approved_at":90,"published_at":91,"indexed_at":91,"created_at":92,"updated_at":93,"products":94,"conflicts":95,"synergies":96,"related":97},142,"black-cumin-seed-oil","Nigella Sativa Seed Oil","barrier",[9],"Black seed oil",[11,12,13],"emollient","soothing","antioxidant",null,"unknown",[],[18,19,20,21,22],"anti_aging","dryness","redness","dullness","irritation",[],[],[],[],[],"natural",true,{"@graph":31,"@context":54},[32,41],{"@type":33,"author":34,"headline":37,"publisher":38,"mainEntity":39},"MedicalWebPage",{"name":35,"@type":36},"Revelika","Organization","Black Cumin Seed Oil",{"name":35,"@type":36},{"name":37,"@type":40,"activeIngredient":6},"MedicalSubstance",{"@type":42,"mainEntity":43},"FAQPage",[44,50],{"name":45,"@type":46,"acceptedAnswer":47},"What does Black Cumin Seed Oil do in skincare?","Question",{"text":48,"@type":49},"A traditional plant oil rich in fatty acids and thymoquinone that conditions skin and is used to calm the look of blemished, reactive skin. It has antioxidant properties.","Answer",{"name":51,"@type":46,"acceptedAnswer":52},"Is Black Cumin Seed Oil considered safe for skin?",{"text":53,"@type":49},"Strongly scented; a conditioning oil rather than a proven medical treatment.","https:\u002F\u002Fschema.org",{"en":56,"ru":64,"tr":77},{"faq":57,"tldr":60,"title":37,"content":62,"meta_description":63},[58,59],{"a":48,"q":45},{"a":53,"q":51},{"does":48,"for_whom":61,"red_flags":53},"Blemish-prone and reactive skin (patch test first).","\u003Ch2>Overview\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>A traditional plant oil rich in fatty acids and thymoquinone that conditions skin and is used to calm the look of blemished, reactive skin. It has antioxidant properties.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Who it's for\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Blemish-prone and reactive skin (patch test first).\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Cautions\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Strongly scented; a conditioning oil rather than a proven medical treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>","A traditional plant oil rich in fatty acids and thymoquinone that conditions skin and is used to calm the look of blemished, reactive skin.",{"faq":65,"tldr":72,"title":74,"content":75,"meta_description":76},[66,69],{"a":67,"q":68},"Традиционное растительное масло, богатое жирными кислотами и тимохиноном: смягчает кожу и используется, чтобы успокоить вид кожи с высыпаниями и реактивной кожи. Обладает антиоксидантными свойствами.","Что делает масло семян чёрного тмина в уходе за кожей?",{"a":70,"q":71},"Имеет сильный запах; это ухаживающее масло, а не доказанное лечебное средство.","Считается ли масло семян чёрного тмина безопасным для кожи?",{"does":67,"for_whom":73,"red_flags":70},"Склонная к высыпаниям и реактивная кожа (сначала сделайте пэтч-тест).","Масло семян чёрного тмина","\u003Ch2>Обзор\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Традиционное растительное масло, богатое жирными кислотами и тимохиноном: смягчает кожу и используется, чтобы успокоить вид кожи с высыпаниями и реактивной кожи. Обладает антиоксидантными свойствами.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Кому подходит\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Склонная к высыпаниям и реактивная кожа (сначала сделайте пэтч-тест).\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Меры предосторожности\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Имеет сильный запах; это ухаживающее масло, а не доказанное лечебное средство.\u003C\u002Fp>","Традиционное растительное масло с жирными кислотами и тимохиноном: смягчает кожу и помогает успокоить вид кожи с высыпаниями и реактивной кожи.",{"faq":78,"tldr":85,"title":87,"content":88,"meta_description":89},[79,82],{"a":80,"q":81},"Yağ asitleri ve timokinon açısından zengin geleneksel bir bitkisel yağdır; cildi besler ve sivilceli, reaktif cildin görünümünü yatıştırmak için kullanılır. Antioksidan özellikleri vardır.","Çörek otu yağı cilt bakımında ne yapar?",{"a":83,"q":84},"Yoğun kokuludur; kanıtlanmış bir tıbbi tedaviden çok besleyici bir yağdır.","Çörek otu yağı cilt için güvenli kabul edilir mi?",{"does":80,"for_whom":86,"red_flags":83},"Sivilceye eğilimli ve reaktif cilt (önce yama testi yapın).","Çörek Otu Yağı","\u003Ch2>Genel bakış\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Yağ asitleri ve timokinon açısından zengin geleneksel bir bitkisel yağdır; cildi besler ve sivilceli, reaktif cildin görünümünü yatıştırmak için kullanılır. Antioksidan özellikleri vardır.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Kimlere uygun\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Sivilceye eğilimli ve reaktif cilt (önce yama testi yapın).\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Dikkat edilmesi gerekenler\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Yoğun kokuludur; kanıtlanmış bir tıbbi tedaviden çok besleyici bir yağdır.\u003C\u002Fp>","Yağ asitleri ve timokinon açısından zengin geleneksel bitkisel yağ: cildi besler, sivilceli ve reaktif cildin görünümünü yatıştırmak için kullanılır.","2026-07-20T00:00:00.000000Z","2026-07-24T03:00:01.000000Z","2026-07-19T17:30:56.000000Z","2026-08-18T18:33:26.000000Z",[],[],[],[],[99,105,109,115,120,124,129,132,136,141,145,149,153,157,161,165,169,172,176,180,184,188,192,196,200,204,208,213,217,223,227,231,235,239,243,246,250,253,258,262,266,270,274,277,281,285,288,292,296,301,305,309,313,315,319,323,327,331,335,339,343,347,352,356,360,364,369,374,378,382,386,390,394,398,402,407,411,415,419,422,426,430,434,438,442,446,450,455,460,464,468,472,475,478,483,486,491,494,497,500,503,506,511,515,518,521,525,528,532,535,539,542,545,548,551,554,559,563,567,570,573,577,582,585,588,591,594,597,600,603,606,609,613,616,618,621,624,628,631,634,637,640,643,646,649,652,655,658,661,666,670,673,676,679,684,687,691,695,698,701,704,707,711,714,717,720,723,726,729,733,737,740,743,746,749,752,755,758,761,764,768,771,775,778,782,785,788,792,796,799,802,806,810,813,816,819,822,825,828,832,835,838,841,846,849,852,855,858,863,866,869,872,875,878,881,884,887,890,894,897,900,903,906,909,912,915,919,922,926,931,935,938,942,946,949,952,955,959,962,965,968,971,974,977,980,984,987,990,993,996,999,1002,1006,1009,1013,1017,1020,1023,1027,1030,1034,1037,1041,1044,1047,1050,1054,1057,1061,1065,1068,1071,1074,1078,1081,1085,1088,1092,1096,1099,1102,1106],{"slug":100,"category":101,"title":102,"meta_description":103,"updated_at":104},"111skin","formulation","111Skin","111Skin: the British luxury skincare brand founded by a London plastic surgeon, known for its sheet masks, antioxidant complex and premium price.","2026-08-05T14:31:43+00:00",{"slug":106,"category":101,"title":107,"meta_description":108,"updated_at":104},"3ce","3CE (3 Concept Eyes)","3CE (3 Concept Eyes): the Korean colour cosmetics brand from Stylenanda, known for velvet lip tints, mood palettes and editorial packaging.",{"slug":110,"category":111,"title":112,"meta_description":113,"updated_at":114},"500-dalton-rule","skin-science","500 Dalton Rule","The 500 Dalton rule: why molecules much above 500 daltons rarely cross intact skin, what it explains about collagen creams, and why it is a guide and not a law.","2026-09-03T03:00:03+00:00",{"slug":116,"category":117,"title":118,"meta_description":119,"updated_at":104},"7-skin-method","routine","7-skin method","The 7-skin method: patting several thin layers of a hydrating toner into the skin instead of one heavy layer, then sealing with moisturiser.",{"slug":121,"category":101,"title":122,"meta_description":123,"updated_at":104},"acetone-free-remover","Acetone-free remover","Acetone-free remover: nail polish remover built on milder solvents than acetone — slower to work, but usually less drying to nails and skin.",{"slug":125,"category":126,"title":127,"meta_description":128,"updated_at":104},"acetyl-hexapeptide-8","actives","Acetyl hexapeptide-8","Acetyl hexapeptide-8 (Argireline): a synthetic peptide used for the look of expression lines. Effects are subtle, gradual and cosmetic only.",{"slug":130,"category":111,"title":131,"meta_description":14,"updated_at":104},"acid-mantle","Acid Mantle",{"slug":133,"category":111,"title":134,"meta_description":135,"updated_at":104},"acidic-mantle-protection","Acid mantle protection","Acid mantle protection: keeping the skin's slightly acidic surface film intact with gentle low-pH cleansing and fewer active products at once.",{"slug":137,"category":138,"title":139,"meta_description":140,"updated_at":104},"acne","concerns","Acne","Acne: pores blocked by sebum and dead skin cells, often inflamed. Gentle care, one active at a time, and a dermatologist for severe cases.",{"slug":142,"category":101,"title":143,"meta_description":144,"updated_at":104},"acne-cream","Acne cream","Acne cream: an anti-acne active in a richer, emollient base that is gentler on dry or sensitive skin than a gel. Pair it with daily sunscreen.",{"slug":146,"category":101,"title":147,"meta_description":148,"updated_at":104},"acne-gel","Acne gel","Acne gel: a light, fast-absorbing base carrying an anti-acne active, suited to oily skin. Start slowly and always pair it with daily sunscreen.",{"slug":150,"category":101,"title":151,"meta_description":152,"updated_at":104},"acne-patch","Acne patch","Acne patch: a hydrocolloid sticker that absorbs fluid and stops picking. Useful on open whiteheads, but not a treatment for acne itself.",{"slug":154,"category":138,"title":155,"meta_description":156,"updated_at":104},"acne-scars","Acne scars","Acne scars: lasting texture change from dermal damage, unlike flat post-acne marks. Prevention and in-clinic options matter most here.",{"slug":158,"category":117,"title":159,"meta_description":160,"updated_at":104},"acne-skincare-routine","Acne skincare routine","Acne skincare routine: gentle cleansing, one active, a light moisturiser and daily sunscreen — introduced slowly and judged over several weeks.",{"slug":162,"category":138,"title":163,"meta_description":164,"updated_at":104},"actinic-keratosis","Actinic keratosis","Actinic keratosis: a rough, scaly patch from long-term sun exposure. A medical condition — have persistent lesions checked by a doctor.",{"slug":166,"category":101,"title":167,"meta_description":168,"updated_at":104},"activated-charcoal","Activated charcoal","Activated charcoal: a porous carbon in masks and cleansers that adsorbs surface oil. What it can realistically do for pores, and what it cannot.",{"slug":170,"category":117,"title":171,"meta_description":14,"updated_at":104},"actives-rotation","Actives Rotation",{"slug":173,"category":126,"title":174,"meta_description":175,"updated_at":104},"adapalene","Adapalene","Adapalene: a synthetic retinoid for acne that acts on how pores shed cells. How it is used, the adjustment period, and its key safety caveats.",{"slug":177,"category":126,"title":178,"meta_description":179,"updated_at":104},"adapalene-gel","Adapalene gel","Adapalene gel: the light, water-based form of the acne retinoid adapalene. How the vehicle differs from cream, how it is applied, and what to watch.",{"slug":181,"category":101,"title":182,"meta_description":183,"updated_at":104},"aesop","Aesop","Aesop: the Australian botanical skincare brand explained — its aromatic, essential-oil-led formulas and what that means for fragrance-sensitive skin.",{"slug":185,"category":101,"title":186,"meta_description":187,"updated_at":104},"aestura","Aestura","Aestura: the Korean dermocosmetic brand known for ceramide barrier moisturisers — how the formulas are built and where cosmetics stop and medicine starts.",{"slug":189,"category":117,"title":190,"meta_description":191,"updated_at":104},"after-sun-care","After-sun care","After-sun care: cooling, rehydrating and barrier support after UV exposure — what it can realistically do, what to pause, and when to see a doctor.",{"slug":193,"category":101,"title":194,"meta_description":195,"updated_at":104},"after-sun-gel","After-sun gel","After-sun gel: the light aloe-and-water texture used after sun exposure. What is in it, why gel alone is rarely enough, and when to avoid it.",{"slug":197,"category":101,"title":198,"meta_description":199,"updated_at":104},"aftershave-balm","Aftershave balm","Aftershave balm: a leave-on lotion for freshly shaved skin. How it differs from an alcohol splash, what is in it, and what to avoid after shaving.",{"slug":201,"category":138,"title":202,"meta_description":203,"updated_at":104},"age-spots","Age spots","Age spots (solar lentigines): flat dark patches left by years of UV exposure. How they form, which routine steps help their look, and when to see a doctor.",{"slug":205,"category":138,"title":206,"meta_description":207,"updated_at":104},"aging-skin","Aging skin","Aging skin: how intrinsic and sun-driven change affects firmness, texture and tone, which routine steps matter most, and the cautions to keep in mind.",{"slug":209,"category":101,"title":210,"meta_description":211,"updated_at":212},"airless-packaging","Airless Packaging","Airless packaging: how piston and pouch systems keep oxygen out, which ingredients actually need it, and when it is decoration rather than protection.","2026-08-31T03:00:03+00:00",{"slug":214,"category":101,"title":215,"meta_description":216,"updated_at":104},"alastin","Alastin","Alastin: a US clinic-distributed professional skincare brand. What physician-dispensed cosmeceutical ranges are, and how to read them without brand hype.",{"slug":218,"category":219,"title":220,"meta_description":221,"updated_at":222},"allergen-declaration","safety","Allergen declaration","Allergen declaration: why fragrance allergens like linalool or limonene are listed by name after parfum, what the rule means, and what it does not mean.","2026-08-13T03:15:01+00:00",{"slug":224,"category":219,"title":225,"meta_description":226,"updated_at":222},"allergen-free","Allergen-free","Allergen-free: an unregulated claim that means different things on different packs. What it usually excludes and why the INCI list is a better check.",{"slug":228,"category":101,"title":229,"meta_description":230,"updated_at":104},"aloe-barbadensis","Aloe Barbadensis","Aloe Barbadensis: the INCI root behind aloe leaf juice, extract and water. What each form means on a label and why raw plant sap is not the same thing.",{"slug":232,"category":117,"title":233,"meta_description":234,"updated_at":104},"aloe-vera-after-sun","Aloe vera after sun","Aloe vera after sun: aloe-based gels used to cool and soothe skin after sun exposure. A comfort step only, not a treatment for a sunburn.",{"slug":236,"category":138,"title":237,"meta_description":238,"updated_at":104},"alopecia","Alopecia","Alopecia: the medical umbrella term for hair loss, covering pattern loss, areata, telogen effluvium and traction. Diagnosis belongs with a doctor.",{"slug":240,"category":126,"title":241,"meta_description":242,"updated_at":104},"alpha-arbutin","Alpha arbutin","Alpha arbutin: a water-soluble ingredient that gradually evens the look of dark spots by acting on tyrosinase. Daily sunscreen is essential with it.",{"slug":244,"category":126,"title":245,"meta_description":14,"updated_at":104},"alpha-hydroxy-acids","Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs)",{"slug":247,"category":117,"title":248,"meta_description":249,"updated_at":104},"althea-korea","Althea Korea","Althea Korea: an online retailer shipping K-beauty products from Korea. Where you buy affects authenticity, freshness and which labelling rules apply.",{"slug":251,"category":117,"title":252,"meta_description":14,"updated_at":104},"am-routine","Morning Skincare Routine",{"slug":254,"category":117,"title":255,"meta_description":256,"updated_at":257},"amika","Amika","Amika: an American haircare brand covering shampoo, conditioner, styling and heat protection. Why haircare ingredients matter for scalp and skin.","2026-08-06T03:15:02+00:00",{"slug":259,"category":101,"title":260,"meta_description":261,"updated_at":104},"amino-acid-complex","Amino acid complex","Amino acid complex: a blend of amino acids used as humectants for hydration and conditioning. A marketing label — check the actual ingredient list.",{"slug":263,"category":111,"title":264,"meta_description":265,"updated_at":104},"amino-acids","Amino acids","Amino acids: protein building blocks and a key part of skin's natural moisturising factor, used topically as humectants and conditioning agents.",{"slug":267,"category":117,"title":268,"meta_description":269,"updated_at":257},"amorepacific","Amorepacific","Amorepacific: the South Korean beauty group behind brands like Sulwhasoo, Laneige and Innisfree, and a driver of K-beauty routines worldwide.",{"slug":271,"category":117,"title":272,"meta_description":273,"updated_at":257},"amorepacific-mall","Amorepacific Mall","Amorepacific Mall: the Korean beauty group’s official online store, and why buying through official channels makes batch codes and INCI easier to check.",{"slug":275,"category":101,"title":276,"meta_description":14,"updated_at":104},"ampoule","Ampoule",{"slug":278,"category":117,"title":279,"meta_description":280,"updated_at":257},"amuse","Amuse","Amuse: the South Korean makeup brand built around vegan formulation, what a vegan claim actually covers, and how it differs from cruelty-free.",{"slug":282,"category":117,"title":283,"meta_description":284,"updated_at":257},"anastasia-beverly-hills","Anastasia Beverly Hills","Anastasia Beverly Hills: the US brow-led makeup brand, where the brow-first technique comes from, and how to remove long-wear eye products gently.",{"slug":286,"category":101,"title":287,"meta_description":14,"updated_at":104},"anhydrous","Anhydrous",{"slug":289,"category":101,"title":290,"meta_description":291,"updated_at":104},"animal-derived-ingredients","Animal-Derived Ingredients","Animal-derived ingredients: lanolin, beeswax, carmine, silk and more — why the INCI name rarely reveals the source, and how vegan differs from cruelty-free.",{"slug":293,"category":126,"title":294,"meta_description":295,"updated_at":104},"anthocyanins","Anthocyanins","Anthocyanins: the flavonoid pigments behind berry and purple-plant colour, how they act as antioxidants in the lab, and why they are pH- and light-sensitive.",{"slug":297,"category":117,"title":298,"meta_description":299,"updated_at":300},"anti-aging-routine","Anti-Aging Routine","Anti-aging routine: sunscreen, barrier care, an antioxidant and a retinoid — how to build it slowly, and the caveats around irritation and pregnancy.","2026-08-07T03:15:02+00:00",{"slug":302,"category":101,"title":303,"meta_description":304,"updated_at":104},"anti-aging-serum","Anti-Aging Serum","Anti-aging serum: which ingredients actually recur on the label, where the step sits in a routine, and why layering several strong serums backfires.",{"slug":306,"category":101,"title":307,"meta_description":308,"updated_at":104},"anti-frizz-serum","Anti-Frizz Serum","Anti-frizz serum: why the hair cuticle causes frizz, how silicones and oils form a smoothing film, and how to apply it without weighing hair down.",{"slug":310,"category":117,"title":311,"meta_description":312,"updated_at":300},"anti-pollution-skincare","Anti-Pollution Skincare","Anti-pollution skincare: what the unregulated claim covers, why cleansing, antioxidants and sunscreen do the real work, and where to stay sceptical.",{"slug":13,"category":126,"title":314,"meta_description":14,"updated_at":104},"Antioxidant",{"slug":316,"category":101,"title":317,"meta_description":318,"updated_at":104},"antioxidant-complex","Antioxidant complex","Antioxidant complex: a blend of antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E and ferulic acid, formulated to broaden coverage and keep the formula stable.",{"slug":320,"category":101,"title":321,"meta_description":322,"updated_at":104},"antioxidant-serum","Antioxidant serum","Antioxidant serum: a lightweight leave-on step with vitamin C, vitamin E or niacinamide, usually worn in the morning under moisturiser and sunscreen.",{"slug":324,"category":117,"title":325,"meta_description":326,"updated_at":300},"anua","Anua","Anua: South Korean skincare brand known for heartleaf (Houttuynia cordata) toners, essences and cleansing oils aimed at oily, blemish-prone skin.",{"slug":328,"category":111,"title":329,"meta_description":330,"updated_at":104},"apocrine-glands","Apocrine glands","Apocrine glands: sweat glands in the underarms, groin and areolae that empty into hair follicles; their secretion gains odour once skin bacteria act on it.",{"slug":332,"category":117,"title":333,"meta_description":334,"updated_at":300},"aquaphor","Aquaphor","Aquaphor: a petrolatum-based ointment used as an occlusive layer over dry or chapped skin and as the final sealing step in slugging routines.",{"slug":336,"category":101,"title":337,"meta_description":338,"updated_at":104},"aquatic-fragrance","Aquatic fragrance","Aquatic fragrance: the marine, ozonic scent family built on molecules such as calone — a sensory choice in cosmetics, not a skincare benefit.",{"slug":340,"category":117,"title":341,"meta_description":342,"updated_at":300},"armani-beauty","Armani Beauty","Armani Beauty: the Giorgio Armani cosmetics, fragrance and skincare line produced under licence by L'Oréal Luxe, known for complexion makeup.",{"slug":344,"category":126,"title":345,"meta_description":346,"updated_at":104},"artemisia","Artemisia (mugwort)","Artemisia (mugwort): a botanical extract common in Korean soothing skincare; it belongs to the Asteraceae family, so patch test if you react to ragweed.",{"slug":348,"category":117,"title":349,"meta_description":350,"updated_at":351},"as-i-am","As I Am","As I Am: a US textured-hair and scalp care brand known for co-washing cleansing conditioners and moisture-focused curl products for coily hair.","2026-08-09T03:15:02+00:00",{"slug":353,"category":126,"title":354,"meta_description":355,"updated_at":104},"ascorbyl-palmitate","Ascorbyl palmitate","Ascorbyl palmitate: an oil-soluble vitamin C ester used mostly to protect oils in a formula; evidence for skin brightening is limited compared with others.",{"slug":357,"category":117,"title":358,"meta_description":359,"updated_at":351},"at-home-microdermabrasion","At-home microdermabrasion","At-home microdermabrasion: consumer devices that buff surface skin cells with an abrasive tip and light suction — gentler than the clinic version.",{"slug":361,"category":117,"title":362,"meta_description":363,"updated_at":351},"at-home-peel","At-home peel","At-home peel: a consumer acid exfoliating treatment with AHAs or BHAs, gentler than a professional peel. Space it out, patch test and wear daily SPF.",{"slug":365,"category":117,"title":366,"meta_description":367,"updated_at":368},"at-home-rf-device","At-home RF device","At-home RF device: a handheld radiofrequency tool that warms skin for firmness claims. Evidence is modest and there are real contraindications.","2026-08-10T03:15:01+00:00",{"slug":370,"category":138,"title":371,"meta_description":372,"updated_at":373},"atopic-dermatitis","Atopic dermatitis","Atopic dermatitis (eczema): a chronic inflammatory condition with a weakened barrier and itchy flares. 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