Since ancient times black seed oil has been regarded as a miraculous healing ingredient, used to remedy a multitude of things related to health, diet, hair and beauty. So, what is black seed oil? It’s a highly concentrated essential oil extracted from small black seed particles also referred to as black cumin, black onion and is native to mainly southwest Asia. Women in the Middle East have been incorporating black seed oil in their hair and beauty regimens for years, but it’s only recently become a sought-after beauty ingredient in Western parts of the world. Read on to find out why you should be adding black seed oil in your life now with the help of Revlon Realistic.
Benefits to Health
The health benefits of black seed oil are numerous. It contains the antioxidant thymoquinone, which is anti-inflammatory and can fight off infection, improve immune function, balance cholesterol and support liver function. Black seed oil can be ingested in tablet/capsule form, and it can also be applied topically to the skin and hair. This wonder ingredient also has holistic remedy properties, add a few drops of black seed oil to your temples to ease the pain and discomfort of tension headaches. Black seed oil is also anti-rheumatic and can be used as an effective aid for those who suffer from joint issues.
Benefits to Skin and Hair
In recent years many of us are becoming more cognizant of the benefits of natural ingredients in our hair and skin products. In keeping with this trend, Black seed oil has emerged in recent years as a natural component that offers a multitude of benefits to the hair and skin. As mentioned earlier, black seed oil offers anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, which is extremely helpful in combating common skin complaints such oiliness, clogged pores, irritation and redness. And if there’s one natural ingredient that will empower you to achieve stronger, healthier hair, it’s this one. Black seed oil is an effective hair growth remedy, renowned for strengthening strands and the hair line due to its active antioxidant nutrients. It also forms a powerful barrier against fungal infections, and its anti-inflammatory qualities make it the perfect remedy to overcome common scalp complaints like itchy scalps, flakiness and sensitivity.
Leading hair care brand Revlon Realistic have produced a range which contains black seed oil as its hero ingredient called Revlon Realistic Black Seed Oil collection. The entire line is designed for those with natural textured hair and contains the seed oil combined with other nourishing ingredients to help style, treat and repair Afro textured hair. The range consists of the following:
Black Seed Oil Strengthening Shampoo, £5.99
This rich, sulfate-free cleanser is infused with black seed oil to strengthen the hair while nourishing the scalp. It’s also free from minerals, parabens and colourants, while also offering the hair with UV protection.
Black Seed Oil Strengthening Conditioner, £5.99
A good cleanser calls for a great conditioner, and that’s exactly how we describe this treatment called Strengthening Conditioner. The infusion of black seed oil nourishes the hair to make it visibly shinier and stronger.
Black Seed Oil Strengthening Butter Crème, £6.99
As we approach the end of the winter season, your strands will probably need a strengthening product to repair the damage caused by strong winds, rain and other adverse conditions. Strengthening Butter Crème is a rich, leave-in treatment that can be used regularly. It’s formulated with powerful black seed oil to deeply penetrate strands, as well as seal and smooth damaged ends.
Black Seed Oil Strengthening Curl Revive, £6.99
When your curls and coils are feeling a bit lifeless and brittle, instantly bring them back to life with Strengthening Curl Revive. This light spritzer is akin to a powerful drink for your strands, infusing your hair with black seed oil and other nourishing nutrients to soften and repair.
Black Seed Oil Twisting Pudding, £6.99
Now that winter is coming to an end, wear your hair in styles like twist outs, braid outs and Bantu knot outs without worrying about it drying out. Add Black Seed Oil Twisting Pudding to your hair to keep it incredibly soft and nourished. This non-flaking formula is mineral free and contains no parabens, sulphates or colourants.
Black Seed Oil Strengthening Edge Control, £5.99
To smooth and nourish your edges, use Revlon Realistic Edge Control. Infused with the healing properties of black seed oil, this soft holding gel strengthens fragile hairlines and also helps to eliminate breakage.
Black Seed Oil Curling Custard, £6.99
Create shiny, nourished curls with Revlon Realistic Curling Custard. This rich styler is infused with black seed oil to give the hair more strength, shine and durability allowing you the freedom to wear covetable styles without worrying about dryness, breakage, product build-up and flakes.
Revlon Realistic Black Seed Oil collection is available to purchase from Superdrug, all good Afro hair suppliers and online here.
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