Typical Fatty Acid Profile
C16:0 Palmitic Acid 10% to 14%
C18:0 Stearic Acid less than 4%
C18:1 Oleic Acid (Omega 9) 20% to 30%
C18:2 Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) 50% to 60%
C18:3 Alpha Linolenic Acid (Omega 3) less than 4%
Saponification Value mgKOH / g 182-197
Cosmetic Functions:
According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Database (Cosing), the functions of Black Seed Oil are:
Emollient, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
To view more information, visit the Cosing Database here