Oxford, CT (June 2, 2009) - Natural Sourcing is pleased to announce the addition of cold pressed Black Cumin Seed Oil [INCI: Nigella sativa (Black Cumin) Seed Oil] to its growing line of natural cold pressed specialty oils for use in innovative personal care products.

Host to over one hundred different vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and other constituents, Black Cumin has been used both internally and topically since ancient times. The long folk history of the oil caught the attention of neutraceutical and cosmeceutical industries, and they continue to document its wide array of nutritive properties:

• Vitamin composition includes Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, Niacin and Folacin
• Mineral composition includes calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, selenium, copper, phosphorus and zinc
• Said to contain up to 80% unsaturated essential fatty
• Rich in anti-oxidants
• High Linoleic (Omega-6) Essential Fatty Acid Content < 55%
• High Oleic (Omega-9) Fatty Acid Content: > 24.7%
• Noteworthy anti-inflammatory
• Supports and strengthens the immune system
• Studies indicate that Black Cumin Seed Oil may help play a role in cancer prevention and treatment.

Black Cumin Seed Oil absorbs quickly and is highly recommended for inclusion in moisturizers and hair care products where emolliency, anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory and auto-immune system support are desired.

Highly regarded for its ability to strengthen the immune system, Black Cumin Seed Oil has been an effective in treating auto-immune skin disorders including eczema and psoriasis.

Black Cumin Seed Oil Physical Characteristics:

• Stable Shelf Life (2 Years)
• Golden Brown Color
• Moderate Viscosity
• Quick Absorption
• Mildly Herbacious Aroma

Natural Sourcing's Black Cumin Seed Oil is carefully produced and packaged to maintain the purity, freshness and beneficial properties of this highly nutritive oil.

About Natural Sourcing, LLC

Natural Sourcing specializes in the procurement and supply of over 500 natural ingredients for cosmeceutical, spa, massage and aromatherapy applications. Ingredients are carefully selected for their quality and functionality in skin care, hair care and beauty treatments. Natural Sourcing's ingredient lines consist of nutritive specialty ingredients including berry oils, organic beeswax, organic shea butter, pomegranate oil and watermelon seed oil. Additionally, Natural Sourcing offers over 25 categories of natural ingredients.

Natural Sourcing is a member of the Organic Trade Association and has its organic certification through CCOF. Natural Sourcing is dedicated towards becoming an increasingly strong presence in the growing awareness of the importance and benefits of organic skin care.

Natural Sourcing operates a 30,000 square foot facility in Oxford, Connecticut.

Customers and interested parties can learn more about Natural Sourcing or request a brochure and product samples by visiting its Web site at www.naturalsourcing.com or by calling its Customer Care department at (800) 340-0080 or (203) 702-2500.