Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil – Cosmetic Uses in Skin and Hair Care

What Is Sesame Seed Oil?

Sesamum indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, also known as gingilli oil, is a highly lubricious botanical oil that leaves a soft protective film on the skin. It has been used since antiquity as a gentle emollient and is also valued for its long shelf life in massage preparations.

The oil contains naturally occurring antioxidants including sesamol, sesamin, sesamolin and tocopherols.

Cosmetic Uses of Sesame Seed Oil

Sesame oil is widely used as an emollient and conditioning ingredient in skin and hair care formulations. It helps reduce the feeling of dryness and leaves the skin soft and smooth.

It can be incorporated into:

• Moisturising creams and lotions
• Barrier creams
• Massage oils
• Hair conditioning products
• Other skin-conditioning formulations

Its antioxidant content also makes sesame oil suitable for formulations focused on maintaining skin condition and protecting the skin from environmental stress.

Ingredient Information

INCI: Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
CAS: 8008-74-0
EINECS/EC: Not specified
Functions: Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning

Source: Dweck, Anthony. Handbook of Natural Ingredients (Dweck Books 4) . Dweck Data. Kindle Edition.