Evidence supporting the use of: Currant
For the health condition: Skin Care (general)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Currants, particularly black currant (Ribes nigrum), have a long history of traditional use for skin health. In folk medicine, black currant seed oil has been applied both topically and taken orally to support skin conditions such as dryness, eczema, and inflammation. This traditional use is largely attributed to the oil's content of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an omega-6 fatty acid believed to help maintain the skin’s barrier function. While there are a few small clinical studies and laboratory experiments suggesting that black currant seed oil may improve skin hydration and reduce symptoms of certain inflammatory skin conditions, the overall evidence is limited and not robust. Most of the support for currant use in general skin care is rooted in ethnobotanical practices rather than strong scientific validation. Other types of currants (red, white) are used less frequently for skin care and lack notable evidence. Therefore, the use of currant for skin care is primarily justified by tradition, with only modest supporting evidence from modern research.

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