How to use Black Seed/kalonji Oil for healthier skin?
People suffering from various skin issues, these days, want to know more about the ingredients in products before using them. And they have, increasingly, started looking towards natural products that do not contain any harsh ingredients that may, ultimately, end up doing more harm than good. To this end, makers of cosmeceutical products have started looking at traditional remedies that have stood the test of time.
Black seed oil is one such a remedy.
The oil, used by people living in the Middle-East, large parts of the Mediterranean region, India, and North Africa as an addition to their foods, as a medicine, and for skincare, has more recently received much scrutiny from the scientific establishment.
Scientific studies indicate that the various chemical constituents found in black seed oil may have many beneficial pharmacological and cosmological benefits. These benefits include the antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties found in the oil.
We will look at the benefits of the oil specifically aimed at skincare.
Black Seed Oil for Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation results from hormone imbalance, sun damage, and aging. Using black seed oil on these areas can help these dark spots to fade. This is due to the presence of vitamin A, fatty acids, and amino acids present in black seed oil. These help with skin cell regeneration, thereby reducing discoloration when used over a period.
Please note that nothing gets rid of hyperpigmentation immediately. It is a slow, ongoing process.
To use black seed oil to get rid of hyperpigmentation, dab some of the oil on the affected area each night before going to bed. You could also do so in the morning if you wish, but always remember to also wear sunscreen to protect your skin from further damage.
Black Seed Oil for Dry/Aging Skin
While aging skin tends to be dryer than youthful skin, many younger women have naturally dry skin. Dry skin, of course, is associated with fine lines and wrinkles.
The various chemical compounds in black seed oil, including the presence of vitamins A, B, and C, all help with moisture retention. They also help your skin maintain its elasticity while fighting the damage caused by free radicals. Furthermore, the presence of fatty acids in black seed oil also helps reduce the appearance of any fine lines and wrinkles on your face.
You could use black seed oil as a moisturizing agent in the morning and at night as part of your beauty routine.
Black Seed Oil Acne
Many of us associated acne with our teenage years. Many older women, however, also suffer from this condition.
Acne is an inflammatory skin condition associated with the formation of spots and pimples especially on the face, neck, shoulders, chest, and upper arms.
The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties in black seed oil help reduce the appearance of clogged pores, helps control oil production, and has a soothing effect on the affected areas.
To use black seed oil to address acne, massage a few drops of the oil into the affected areas once or twice a day. You should see positive results within two to three days.
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is an itchy, painful autoimmune skin disorder associated with the appearance of red, patchy, scaly skin.
Evidence suggests that the topical use of black seed oil on the affected areas may increase epidermal thickness, while its various beneficial properties may address the different symptoms associated with the condition.
To use black seed oil for psoriasis, massage a few drops of the oil into the affected area two to three times daily. You should see an improvement within a couple of days.
Shopping for Black Seed Oil
Black seed oil is available in different strengths. It is usually recommended that you start with the lowest strength and then gradually increase it. The oil is also readily available in beauty and skincare products. So, if wary about using the oil as is, do consider one of these as part of your daily beauty routine.
