Ribes nigrum (Black Currant) bud extract
AKA “Black Currant Bud Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Ribes nigrum (Black Currant) bud extract
AKA: Black Currant Bud Extract
Extract · Fragrance · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Black currant buds naturally condition and soften hair while adding a subtle, fresh fragrance to the product. Sourced from Europe and Asia.
Family
Grossulariaceae (Currant family)
Plant Part
Bud
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
68606-81-5
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Adds Fragrance
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Black currant buds have been used in traditional European herbalism and Russian folk medicine for their antioxidant and skin-protective properties. The buds were particularly valued in phytotherapy for skin inflammation and immune support.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Antioxidant
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Hydrogenated Black Currant Seed Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Ribes nigrum (black currant) bud extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Ribes nigrum (black currant) bud extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Black currant seed oil supplementation of mothers enhances IFN-γ and suppresses IL-4 production in breast milk.
Linnamaa P, Nieminen K, Koulu L, Tuomasjukka S, Kallio H et al.
Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, 2013
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR