Sesame Amino Acids
AKA “Sesame Seed Amino Acids
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Sesame amino acids
AKA: Sesame Seed Amino Acids
Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Synthetic
Clean
Flour, sesame, aminoacids Science: Functions: Humectant Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
65072-01-7
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern biotechnological ingredient derived from sesame seeds, which have been valued in Ayurvedic and traditional Asian medicine for centuries. The amino acid extraction represents a contemporary method to concentrate beneficial proteins from a traditionally respected botanical source.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR