This oil, which was used by Queen Cleopatra intensively to maintain her famous beauty and the ancient healers Hippocrates and Avicenna did not bypass their close attention, today is more and more actively conquering the cosmetic market and places of honor in recipes for folk healing products. Read more about the possibilities of oil from black caraway seeds to maintain human health and the external beauty of the manuscript later in the article.

The composition of the oil from black cumin seeds

The chemical composition of this product is not only rich and diverse, but as if specially formulated in such a way as to most effectively solve problems that a person has with facial skin health.

Cumin oil contains 18 polyunsaturated and 8 saturated fatty acids, many of which are powerful antioxidants, 15 amino acids involved in building the body at the cellular level, various types of polysaccharides and monosaccharides, alkaloids, enzymes and other nutrients. The vitamin composition of the product includes active elements that together create a powerful anti-aging effect, which is so in demand in cosmetology.

Vitamins in black cumin oil are presented:

• thiamine (B1)helping to successfully fight diseases of the skin;
• riboflavin (B2)giving the human face a healthy color;
• nicotinic acid (B3), which, combating inflammatory processes, at the same time helps to eliminate acne and acne on the face;
• pyridoxine (B6)involved in the supply of the epidermis with elastin and collagen;
• folic acid (B9)activating metabolic processes in the deep layers of the skin;
• ascorbic acid (C)inhibiting the aging process in the epidermis and stimulating its protective functions;
• calciferol (D)that protects the skin from peeling and redness;
• tocopherol (E)activating metabolic processes in the epidermal layers;
• phylloquinone (C)with the ability to strengthen capillaries and prevent the formation of dark circles under the eyes.

Did you know? At the opening of the tomb of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun among gold, silver and precious stones in a place of honor was discovered a vessel with caraway seeds.

The mineral component is well represented in caraway seed oil in the form of:

• glandrenewing and rejuvenating skin cells, supplying them with oxygen and raising tone;
• zincoptimizing the processes of metabolism, inhibiting the aging of the skin eliminating oily sheen;
• calciumthe lack of which provokes early aging of the skin and which effectively helps cleanse the skin pores from sebum;
• copperrestoring the elasticity of the skin and their protective properties against pathogenic microflora;
• phosphorus, actively contributing to the elimination of inflammatory processes on the skin.

The healing properties of cumin oil

This product has a set of valuable properties, which in combination have a powerful healing effect on the human body.

• It is based on the ability of caraway oil:
• stimulate the immune system;
• fight bacterial and fungal infections, without causing an imbalance of microflora in the intestine;
• regenerate tissue at the cellular level, accelerating the healing of small wounds, cuts, abrasions;
• fight parasites in the form of helminths;
• free the body from poisons and toxins;
• calm the nervous system;
• relieve cramps;
• act as a diuretic and choleretic agent;
• to exhibit anesthetic properties that contribute to the relief of mild pain and discomfort.

These and some other qualities of caraway seed oil determine its use in the treatment of:

• respiratory tract diseases due to its anti-inflammatory, bactericidal and antiviral properties, as well as the ability to have an expectorant and bronchodilating effect;
• diabetes mellitus due to vitamin and mineral complexes that contribute to the synthesis of insulin;
• female and male reproductive systems due to the normalization of spermatogenesis in men and increased potency, and in women, facilitating the flow of the menstrual cycle, eliminating mastopathy and other inflammatory processes;
• high blood pressure by reducing the level of bad cholesterol in the blood;
• thrombophlebitis and varicose veins due to the prevention of blood clots;
• cholelithiasis due to pronounced choleretic properties;
• pyelonephritis due to bactericidal properties.

Did you know? At weddings in Ancient Rome, newlyweds were certainly served drinks with caraway seeds. They were considered a reliable guarantee against possible adultery.

The main methods of applying oil

• In cosmetics, black cumin seed oil is intended to:
• optimize the activity of sebaceous glands;
• stimulate blood flow and lymph circulation in the epidermis;
• to activate the restoration functions of the skin;
• to improve complexion and smooth its relief;
• eliminate inflammation on the skin;
• cleanse the facial pores;
• prevent acne;
• provide proper nutrition and hydration of skin tissues;
• smooth out age and facial wrinkles;
• increase the firmness and elasticity of the epidermis.

For this purpose, in cosmetology, numerous recipes for the use of caraway oil in the composition have been developed:

• masks;
• creams;
• lotions;
• compresses;
• wiping;
• skin cleansers.

Different types of cosmetic skin care

The same composition of caraway seed oil in its pure form is capable of exerting a different effect on the skin of the face in different conditions under various methods of application. And in combination with other products, the field of beneficial cosmetic effects of caraway seeds oil is expanding significantly.

For normal skin

The skin, which is in a normal state, nevertheless needs vitamin nourishment and enrichment with minerals. The best option for this is obtained by combining 1 tsp. caraway oil and 1 tbsp. grape seed oil. With this lotion, with the help of a cotton pad, the skin of the face is lubricated and left in this state for half an hour. Then, the lotion that has not absorbed into the skin is removed with a napkin.

For dry skin

In this condition, the skin of the face needs high-quality moisturizing and nourishing with nutrients contained in caraway oil to bring the skin to a normal state and rid it of dryness.

A mask based on:

• oil from black caraway seeds - 1 tbsp. l .;
• cream or sour cream - 5 tbsp. l .;
• cinnamon - 1 tsp.

After thorough mixing, these components insist for half an hour, and then applied to the face and left until completely absorbed.

Video: Mask with a little black cumin for dry skin

For oily skin

An extract from caraway seeds is especially effective for oily skin, thoroughly cleansing pores clogged with lard, narrowing them and returning freshness and purity to the skin of the face.

For this purpose, a mask is very suitable, for the preparation of which are used:

• white cosmetic clay - 2 tbsp. l .;
• water - 50 ml;
• oil from black caraway seeds - 1 tsp.

These ingredients are mixed into a homogeneous mass, after which they are applied not in a thick layer to the skin of the face. Wash off the mask with warm water after a third of an hour.

For irritated skin

The extract from the seeds of black caraway seeds is good for caring for the facial epidermis, which is in an irritated state and is characterized by redness, inflammation and rashes.

To solve this problem, a cold compress based on a caraway product is used. He is impregnated with a gauze mask at room temperature, in which holes are made for the mouth, nose and eyes. The mask is applied to clean skin and kept for 40 minutes. You do not need to wash yourself after the procedure is completed, since the oil is absorbed into the skin almost completely.

Important! With the external use of this tool for any purpose, it is first necessary to apply a small amount of it on the inner surface of the elbow bend or on the wrist. You can proceed to the further use of caraway oil only in the absence of a negative skin reaction to the drug.

Features of the use of face masks

Depending on the purpose of using cosmetic masks, their composition and time of application vary.

Wrinkle

The mask, designed to smooth and eliminate wrinkles, should activate the regenerative activity of skin cells, forcing them to form new collagen fibers, which give the epidermis firmness, elasticity and attractive appearance.

To make such a mask, you need:

• caraway product - 20 ml;
• dried seaweed (kelp) crushed to a powder state - 5 g.

The kelp powder must be poured with warm water and infused for 30 minutes. Then the resulting mass must be combined with oil. The mixture is applied to the face with a brush.

For acne

Since various types of rashes occur on the skin of different types, masks for acne control are done differently. For normal and dry skin, the mask is made from caraway, peach and jojoba oils, taken in 1 tbsp. each one. The mixture is applied to the face for half an hour, after which the remainder is removed using a paper towel.

For a fatty epidermis, prone to acne, a mask is prepared on the basis of cumin oils, tea tree and grape seeds taken for 1 hour each. This mixture covers problem areas of the facial skin and is kept on it for up to 40 minutes, after which the residues are washed off with warm water.

For skin of any type, prone to rashes, you can apply a mask of blue cosmetic clay and caraway oil. To do this, in 1 tbsp. Clays add 1 hour extract from black caraway seeds. After thorough mixing, the product is applied to problem areas of the face and left on it for a quarter of an hour, and then washed off with water at room temperature.

From the black dots

To get rid of this problem, according to cosmetologists, a mask from:

• caraway product - 1 tsp;
• wheat germ oil - 1 tsp;
• tea tree oil - 2 drops;
• lavender oil - 2 drops.

The ingredients are mixed, and the resulting mixture is heated with steam and applied to the face. After a quarter of an hour, the mask is removed from the face with a paper towel.

Possible contraindications for use

With all its benefits for the internal health and external beauty of a person, this product still has some limitations in use related to the state of the body of a person.

• You should not take it with:
• personal intolerance;
• pregnancy, because the product relaxes the muscles of the uterus, which can lead to miscarriage;
• chronic diseases, since the drug can aggravate the course of the disease;
• after an operation related to organ transplantation, since, by enhancing the body’s immunity, the product simultaneously activates the functions of rejection of foreign bodies by it;
• low blood pressure, which is associated with the ability of extracts from black cumin seeds to lower blood pressure.

Important! In cases where there are no contraindications, you should still not exceed the maximum dosage of the product, which is 4 hours per day.

Caraway oil, the benefits of which have been known since antiquity, is still used today in the fight against problematic facial skin. Proper and moderate use of it can strengthen human health and enhance its external attractiveness.