Black Currant Seed Oil

The combination of GLA, ALA, thymoquinone, and lauric acid in black currant seed oil supports and improves the immune function of the skin. Black currant seed oil supports liver detoxification via phytonutrients without causing the discomfort associated with more aggressive detox protocols. Black currant seed oil supports brain physiology. Black currant seed oil contains two to three times more GLA than evening primrose oil, making it the most concentrated food-derived source. Black currant seed oil is a distinctly valuable oil rather than a generic omega-6 source due to its GLA content. Black currant seed oil outperformed Eucerin cream in treating eczema. Topical application involves placing five drops into warmed palms before applying to affected skin. In one study, topically applied black currant seed oil was as effective as steroid creams for eczema. Black currant seed oil contains a broad range of vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, B1, B5, B6, vitamin E, iron, manganese, and phytonutrients. A dual approach of simultaneous topical and oral black currant seed oil addresses both local skin barrier dysfunction and systemic EFA conversion deficit.