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Black Currant Essential Oil | Ribes Nigrum with Fruity Notes
Black Currant Essential Oil | Ribes Nigrum with Fruity Notes
Blackcurrant bud aromatic extract · Fruity, green and wine-like
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Botanical Name: Ribes Nigrum.
Family Name: Grossulariaceae.
Common Name: Black currant, Cassis.
INCI: Ribes nigrum flower bud Oil.
Extraction Method: Organic Extraction.
Parts Used: Buds.
Note: Middle to base note.
Odor: Fruity, green, sweet, intense, wine earthy undertones, dominant fruity.
Appearance: Amber.
Country of Origin: Spain.
Blends: Armoise, Bergamot and other Citrus oils, Boronia, Chamomile (Roman), Cilantro, Cistus, Clary Sage, Cocoa, Cognac, Coriander, Galbanum, Hay, Jasmine, Labdanum, Lavandin, Lavender, Lime, Mimosa, Oakmoss, Orange Blossom , Orris, Rose, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Tagetes, Tarragon, Violet Leaf, Ylang Ylang.
Black Currant is a very hard to find absolute, it has a fruity and forest berry aroma, it gives a very original touch to a perfume composition.
It has multiple properties in skin care: It is rich in gamma-linolenic acid that helps transport energy to cells, which helps prevent premature aging and stimulates cell regeneration.
Flavonoids in its composition slow down skin aging, protect against the harmful effects of UV rays on the skin.
Rich in antioxidants neutralizes free radicals and resists atypical processes.
Rich in succinic acid, it participates in cellular respiration, prevents aging and has a pronounced anti-aging property.
It is topical to use currant oil for the face and body, if the skin is prone to rashes, there are long non-healing wounds, suppuration. All thanks to the phytoncides contained in black currant oil.
It has antifungal properties.
General Safety Information: Even a small amount is very strong and must be diluted before applying or ingesting. Use small amounts of the essential oil if you have never used it before. Pregnant women and those who are breastfeeding should not use essential oil. Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children.
The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products.
Specifications
- Botanical name: Ribes nigrum L.
- Family: Grossulariaceae
- Part used: Buds, according to the client record
- Material identity: Title says essential oil; description says absolute — confirm with supplier
- Extraction listed: “Organic extraction,” which is not sufficiently specific
- Supplier-listed INCI: Ribes Nigrum Flower/Bud Oil; confirm against the actual material
- Appearance: Amber
- Country of origin: Spain
- Perfumery note: Middle to base
A current COA and SDS must resolve whether this is distilled oil, solvent absolute or another bud extract before final labelling.
Aromatic Profile
Intense blackcurrant and forest berry with green bud and leaf facets, sweetness, tart wine-like depth and earthy undertones. Dominant, distinctive and best used sparingly.
Composition & Formulation
The description attributes gamma-linolenic acid, flavonoids, succinic acid and phytoncides to the material, but these claims are not supported by a batch analysis and may relate to fixed seed oil rather than an aromatic bud extract.
- Resolve material identity and extraction before making composition claims.
- Request GC/MS or the appropriate analytical profile, plus COA, SDS and residual-solvent data where applicable.
- Set the final concentration from supplier safety data and the applicable IFRA category.
Applications
- Fine fragrance and natural perfumery
- Cassis, dark-berry, green and forest accords
- Fruity-floral, chypre, woody and amber compositions
- Aromatherapy-style fragrance blends after identity and safety review
Blending Direction
Pairs well with citrus, rose, jasmine, violet leaf, galbanum, clary sage, lavender, oakmoss-style accords, woods, labdanum and ylang ylang.
Safety & Handling
- For external use only; do not ingest.
- Do not apply the concentrated material directly to skin.
- Patch test the finished formulation.
- Confirm material identity, extraction, allergens and IFRA guidance before use.
- Do not make wound-healing, antifungal, anti-ageing, UV-protection or disease-treatment claims from the current description.
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The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products.