Cassis
Cassis is the French name for blackcurrant, a popular UK beauty ingredient extracted from the fruit or seeds. Rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids, it is commonly found in moisturisers, serums and haircare products for its nourishing and protective qualities.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, cassis extract and cassis seed oil function as antioxidant-rich emollients and skin-conditioning agents. The natural vitamin C and anthocyanins help shield the skin from environmental stressors while the omega-rich oil replenishes the lipid barrier, leaving skin and hair feeling soft, smooth and conditioned.
Key benefits
- Antioxidant protection against environmental damage
- Helps maintain skin moisture levels
- Conditions and softens hair
- Supports the skin’s natural barrier function
- Imparts a healthy-looking glow
- Rich in essential fatty acids for nourishment
Best for
dry skin, mature skin, sensitive skin, dull skin
Where it comes from
Cassis is derived from the berries and seeds of the blackcurrant bush (Ribes nigrum), a small deciduous shrub native to parts of Europe and widely cultivated in the UK.
Products with Cassis
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Cassis than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.
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