Shea Terra Egyptian Black Seed Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Oil - 100% Pure, Organic, All-Natural Immune Booster for Hair Growth, Skin Tone & Dry Skin Care - 8 oz | Perfect for Daily Skincare, Hair Treatment & Aromatherapy

Ancient Egyptians coveted black seed as a remedy for nearly everything. Warm oil was put on the eyes to get rid of styes. Oil was applied to keep the skin moist, increase elasticity and to manage eczema, burns and rashes. The oil was consumed as a daily tonic to boost the immune system, increase oxygen exchange among asthma sufferers, decrease coughing, increase joint mobility, stimulate the scalp to improve hair growth, increase lactation, and improve skin tone. Today, black seed oil has seen a resurgence in sales. Once again people are seeking out black seed for its amazing benefits to the immune system, respiratory system, joints, skin and hair. It can be consumed daily or applied to scalp and skin. Since early 2000, Shea Terra has been importing this oil straight from the Nile fed Egypt. Research has found Egyptian black seed oil to be some of the highest in beneficial compounds when compared to oils from black seeds grown elsewhere. Black seed oil from Egypt, for example, is known to have higher Thymoquinone (or TQ) levels than many black seed oils. TQ is the chief bioactive constituent of black seed oil that holds promising pharmacological properties. When Ethiopian black seed oil is too strong, Egyptian black seed oil offers just the right potency while being gentler on the stomach.Egyptian black seed oil has always been preferred over Turkish black seed oil due to the nutrient rich silt, in which Egyptian black seed grows. Growing conditions produce a lighter tasting black seed oil which is easier to digest, yet commonly found to be more effective than Turkish and Indian black seed oils. Our Egyptian Black Seed Oil is always fresh, certified organic, cold pressed and flown in from Egypt to assure you get the highest quality oil. Our oil is pure, unrefined and maintains its natural aroma. Tammie Umbel, Shea Terra’s founder, has been exploring remote villages throughout Africa for the rarest, power-packed ingredients on the planet since 2000. Shea Terra works with indigenous tribes to discover these potent ancestral plants and minerals and offers these Superhero Ingredients through our concentrated formulas. Egyptian Black Seed Oil Ancient Egyptians coveted black seed as a remedy for nearly everything, including dry skin, lack of energy, immune disorders, allergies and breathing problems just to name a few. Egyptian black seed oil is a highly effective black seed oil, preferred only second to Ethiopian. When Ethiopian black seed oil is too strong Egyptian black seed oil offers just the right potency while being gentler on the stomach. It has been used for thousands of years to boost the immune system, manage chronic dry skin, eczema and more. Since 2000, Shea Terra has been on a quest for natural beauty wisdom throughout Africa, exploring remote villages, trekking through miles of desert on camel back, and sailing into the depths of Nubia. Our journey has allowed us to tap into a wealth of indigenous knowledge and share these remote beauty secrets with the world. Through our diverse line of skin and hair care products, you can embark on this journey of beauty wisdom with us. The Cold Pressed Method Preserves Potency Please be aware that our 100% pure, cold-pressed extra virgin oils are not the same as infused oils or essential oils. Distillation is commonly used to derive essential oils from most plants: flowers, trees, vegetables and nuts. The distillation process involves high temperatures, as well as steam and water or a combination of both. For example, plants are sealed in a specialized still as water and/or steam is forced inside. The pressure squeezes out the oil, which is then condensed and collected. Unlike essential oil, which is distilled from the seed, our cold-pressed extra virgin oil is the whole, complete oil cold pressed from the seed. The seeds for our oil are wild harvested by local inhabitants and sent to the mill for pressing before being sent by air to Shea Terra in its most desired virgin state. This method preserves the fragile vitamins and phytonutrients of the plant. Our oil is not pressed by hand until we order it, it’s also not refined or deodorized so it has a unique, natural aroma. The first step to extracting oil is to ground the seeds or nuts into a paste. The paste is then mixed in an effort to make the oils better coagulate. In the cold pressed method, oil extraction relies solely on the pressure. No heat is added to the paste. This differs from heated oil extraction methods, which involve heating the paste. Adding heat to the paste increase the amount of oil produced, but the heating process degrades the quality of the oil. Oil created through heating sometimes loses its color, as well. Cold pressing usually produces lower yield, but higher quality oil. That’s why we prefer the using the cold pressed method for our oils. Beware of Black Seed Oil TQ Levels that Seem too High Black seed oil was the first product Shea Terra launched in 2000, alongside shea butter, so we know the black seed oil market very well. Thymoquinone (or TQ) is the chief bioactive constituent of black seed oil that holds promising pharmacological properties. Thus, it is desirable for TQ levels to be high. The TQ level for our Egyptian black seed oil is .45%, so when we see other black seed oils, such as Turkish black seed oils, that boasts significantly higher TQ levels, we’re very suspicious. After all, the reason why we specifically choose to get our black seed oil from Egypt is that it is known to have higher TQ levels than many black seed oils, including Turkish black seed oil. When we did our own investigation into black seed oils on the market that have very high TQ levels, we discovered that the black seed oil market is fraught with dishonest practices. There are hardly any labs that have the capability to measure TQ levels, thus, a lot of small labs with two-men operations are more than willing to provide any company with any TQ level they request for a fee. This results in black seed oils on the market that have unbelievably high TQ levels. The next time you see a black seed oil product with TQ levels that are significantly higher than .45%, please be very suspicious of that company. Shea Terra is founded by Tammie Umbel, an enterprising super mom, who built the company while homeschooling 14 of her children. Shea Terra grew out of Tammie’s vision to develop natural skin care treatments that would not only heal and beautify those who use them, but also empower and enrich the lives of many impoverished villages and families throughout Africa. Since early 2000, Shea Terra Organics has been working with cooperatives and conservation groups to source natural, organic ingredients in a sustainable and ethical way that would create economic opportunities and preserve wildlife. We share these indigenous, time-tested healing ingredients through our breadth of product lines, which include facial care, body treatments, hair herbals and maternity & newborn remedies. 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A panacea for Nearly Everything Black seed oil promotes a healthy immune system as well as skin and hair. It can be consumed daily or applied to scalp & skin to aid hair growth and manage a variety of skin issues.

Potent, Yet, Gentler on Stomach When Ethiopian black seed oil is too strong, Egyptian black seed oil is gentler on the stomach with the right amount of potency that’s higher than Turkish black seed oil, due to the nutrient rich silt it is grown in.

High Thymoquinone (TQ) Levels Black seed oil from Egypt is known to have higher TQ levels than many black seed oils, including Turkish oil. Our Egyptian Black Seed Oil has a .45% TQ vs. .4% TQ for Turkish black seed oils.

Beware of Companies Boasting Black Seeds with Unbelievably High TQ Levels Because hardly any labs have the capability to measure TQ levels, there are a lot of small two-men lab operations that provide any company with any TQ level for a fee.

No Nasties Our products are free of parabens, SLS, sulfates, phthalates, alcohol, propylene glycol, mineral oil, petroleum, recycled water, and synthetic fragrance & dyes; we practice fair trade and our products are cruelty-free and conflict-free. This product can ship in plastic or glass bottles. Neither compromises the quality of the product.