Sesamum indicum (Sesame) seed oil

Sesamum indicum (Sesame) seed oil

AKA “Sesame Seed Oil”

Essential Oil

Ingredient Facts

Sesamum indicum (Sesame) seed oil

AKA: Sesame Seed Oil

Essential Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Fragrance

Skin Conditioner

Essential Oil

Clean

Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

Family

Pedaliaceae (Sesame family)

Plant Part

Seed

Lifeform

Annual

Climate

Seasonally dry tropical

CAS #

8008-74-0

Form

Oil

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Functions

Fragrance

Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.

Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Used in Ayurvedic medicine and traditional Indian skincare for over 3,000 years as a nourishing oil for skin and hair. Valued in traditional Chinese medicine and Middle Eastern cultures for its warming properties and use in massage and cosmetic preparations.