Black seed oil is made from the seeds of the Nigella sativa plant. The seeds have, for thousands of years, been used in the food and traditional medicine. Yet the western world has only much more recently taken note of the oil and its possible benefits. And research is increasingly finding that many of the claims made by traditional healers are true.
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Using The Oil
Using the oil on the skin is easy – just dab a drop or two on the area you wish to treat. But some people do find the oil relatively rich or that they have a mild reaction. In this case, you can dilute the oil with a carrier oil like grape seed oil or even olive oil before applying. A good ratio to start off with is one-part black seed oil to three parts of carrier oil. You can slowly decrease the carrier oil and increase the black seed oil quantities as your skin becomes accustomed to it.
What Skin Issues Can You Use Black Seed Oil For?
The oil, according to traditional medicine and modern research has the possibility of addressing many different skin issues. We will look at a few.
Acne
Many teenagers and even adult women suffer from acne, a condition that results from the buildup of oil and bacteria in oil follicles. These unsightly puss-filled bumps often cause inflammation and scarring, especially when squeezed. Interestingly, research indicates that the oil is as, if not more, effective in dealing with acne without the additional side effect.
Eczema
Eczema, a skin condition that leaves you with rough, itchy, cracked, inflamed skin may have a terrible effect on your quality of life. Sufferers very often try to cover up affected areas or constantly scratch. Yet black seed oil has the same positive benefits as eczema creams without any of the negative side effects.
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that sees your body see your own tissues as foreign invaders and attack it. The end results is raised, red skin covered by scales. While psoriasis has no cure, black seed oil may help address the different issues surrounding the disease. This it does by thickening and even strengthening your skin and combatting its general spread.
Other Skin Issues
Besides these skin conditions, research suggests the oil also has anti-cancer properties that may help address certain skin cancers, may help stop the spread of vitiligo, and even speed up wound healing. Furthermore, it has a sun protective factor higher than two that helps protect your skin from sun damage.
Why Is The Oil So Effective?
The oil has many different beneficial properties. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticancer, and antihypertensive properties, to name but a few. These benefit a large variety of skin conditions. What is more, it is a great moisturizer.
Final Thoughts
Based on scientific evidence and not just folklore, the oil has many potential skin applications. So, instead of buying a diverse range of medications and creams, you could get the same benefits if not more from a simple oil. What is more, the oil is not only for external application. Taken internally Black Seed Oil may help address numerous health issues as well.
