The first sign of premature aging is skin that appears visibly damaged or worn, even though that individual may still be considered young, chronologically. The number one contributing factor to premature aging of the skin is a high oxidative stress load which may be exacerbated by poor diet or excessive sun exposure. Black seed oil can be helpful in supporting healthy aging as it can be used orally as well as applied topically to the skin. Its rich antioxidant content, coupled with the presence of amino acids makes it well-suited for this purpose. Not to mention the fact that black seed oil can help to form a barrier on the skin surface which limits evaporation of moisture and what you are likely to have is better hydrated skin. You can expect to observe reduced visibility of wrinkles, fine lines and discoloration as the skin naturally heals itself. Black seed oil can be used independently on the scalp where it improves hydration, may support improvement of hair quality and even help to manage infections that may be impairing healthy hair growth. Historical evidence also indicated that it was once used as a remedy for premature graying of the hair, though today there are many other co-factors to consider in addition to oxidative stress which may cause premature graying.
