Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
What Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil is & what it does
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil is a plant oil pressed from the seeds of the blackcurrant bush. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it functions as an emollient that conditions the skin and supports a smooth surface feel. It is notable for being one of the few plant oils naturally containing gamma-linolenic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid, alongside omega-3 fatty acids.
What does Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil do in skincare?
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, blackcurrant seed oil, is an emollient that conditions the skin and supports a smooth surface feel. It is notable for naturally containing gamma-linolenic acid along with other omega fatty acids.
Is Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil comedogenic?
Blackcurrant seed oil is generally considered relatively low on the comedogenic scale, but skin responds individually. Anyone prone to clogged pores may want to patch test before using it on acne-prone areas.
Is Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil vegan?
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil is plant-derived, pressed from blackcurrant seeds, so the ingredient itself is of plant origin. Whether a finished product is vegan depends on its other ingredients and the brand's overall practices.
Sunscreens with Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
We rate 21 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Make prem
Make P:rem UV Defense Me Daily Sun Essence SPF 50+ Pa++++
95/100
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AGE 20's Moist Up Skin Fit Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++
92/100
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Make prem
Make P:rem UV Defense Me Daily Sun Fluid SPF50+/PA++++
87/100
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Make prem
Make P:rem UV Defense Me Daily Sun Fluid SPF 50+ Pa++++
86/100
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BK SENSI Perfect Protection Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa++++
78/100
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Make prem
Make P:rem UV Defense Me Calming Tone Up Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++
78/100
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Make prem
Make P:rem Tone Up Sun Cream Glow Beige SPF 50 PA++++
78/100
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Staudt Littekencrème Kids Spf 30
75/100
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de Mamiel Exhale Daily Hydrating Nectar Spf 30
74/100
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Make P:rem UV Defense Me Calming Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++
73/100