Sesame Oil

What is Sesame Oil?

Sesame oil is the oil obtained from sesame seeds. Sesame oil is golden yellow in colour and has a neutral scent. Sesame oil is well suited to skin and hair recipes.

Sesame oil is widely used for cooking and stir fries, however it is also used in massage and cosmetics for its moisturising effects. Our sesame oil is 100% pure, and contains no other ingredients.

What is Sesame Oil Used For?

Sesame oil has amazing moisturising properties and it can also provide skin protection. It is often used in skincare products like serums, creams, moisturisers and balms.

Sesame oil has a comedogenic rating of 3, meaning it may clog pores for those with acne prone skin or oily skin.

Make your own skin treatment with chia seed oil

Ingredients

• Organic shea butter 100g
• Avocado oil 50ml
• Sesame oil 50ml

Method

1. Gently heat the shea butter until fully melted in a microwave, or in a bowl over boiling water.
2. Mix the avocado oil and sesame oil with the melted shea.
3. Place the mixture into the fridge to cool.
4. Once the mixture is cool and starting to set, whisk for around 5 to 10 minutes. This should reach a whipped and creamy consistency.
5. Now your skin treatment is ready to apply! 

FAQ’s

What is the INCI name for sesame oil?

The INCI name for sesame oil is sesamum indicum seed oil.

Where does our sesame oil originate from?

Our sesame oil originates from Mexico.