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Why you should add black currant seed oil to your beauty must-haves

We’re all aiming for that glow when it comes to beauty. However, what if the secret weapon has always been hiding in a small currant seed?

This oil is the silent powerhouse your skin and hair have been waiting for, it is lightweight, nutrient-rich, and incredibly underappreciated.

Struggling with brittle hair or an itchy scalp?

Navinka claims, “Black currant seed oil is rich in two skin-loving fatty acids: gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and linoleic acid. Your body cannot naturally make these acids; however, they’re a key component of the dermis, the outermost skin barrier. When the skin doesn’t have enough fatty acids in its layers, the result is dry, scaly, red, and irritated skin. Black currant seed oil is a hero ingredient that fights this dryness and helps strengthen the skin’s natural barrier.”

The beauty platform also mentions that it has polyphenols and vitamins C and E, two of nature’s strongest antioxidants. Vitamin C promotes the formation of collagen and naturally brightens skin. In addition to maintaining the skin’s natural barrier and preventing moisture loss, vitamin E calms and softens the skin.

Essentially Natural highlights that this multipurpose oil offers intense hydration and suppleness, making it perfect for dry, sensitive, or mature skin. Because of its antioxidants and necessary fatty acids, it also helps to reduce acne and has anti-aging properties. By feeding the scalp, strengthening brittle nails, encouraging healthy hair development, and lessening flakiness, it also helps hair and nails.

Health benefits?

Health advantages of black currant seed oil include cardiovascular health, immune system support, anti-inflammatory qualities, nutritional support, and assistance with PMS and menopause symptoms, according to the above source.

Also see: Dull who? Easy ways to bring your glow back

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