Sesame oil is one of the oldest cultivated plant oils in the world — and one of the most biochemically distinctive. Cold-pressed from whole seeds, it brings a uniquely balanced fatty acid profile and a rare natural UV-filtering capacity that few vegetable oils can match.

☀️ Natural UV protection — sesame oil naturally absorbs a portion of UV radiation, making it a valued protective ingredient in sun care and daily skin formulations.

💧 Deep nourishment — rich in oleic and linoleic fatty acids, it replenishes the skin barrier and softens dry, mature, or stressed skin without a greasy finish.

🌿 Antioxidant lignans — sesamol and sesamin provide potent antioxidant activity, helping to neutralize free radicals and support long-term skin resilience.

✨ Revitalizing for skin & hair — supports cell renewal and restores radiance to dull or fatigued skin; equally effective as a scalp and hair oil for shine and strength.

🍽️ Food-grade & culinary — cold-pressed and food-safe, it adds a subtle, nutty depth to dressings, marinades, and cooked dishes.

✨ Care for brittle hair.

✨ Massages.

✨ Cracks.

✨ Chapped skin.

✨ Dry skin.

✨ Brittle nails.

✨ Burns.

✨ Damaged skin.

✨ Flaking.

✨ Mucosal irritation: canker sores, gingivitis.

👥 Target Group

Babies (from 3 months) · Children · Teens · Adults · All age groups.

⚠️ When used on babies and young children, application must always be carried out under adult supervision. Sesame oil is a known allergen — do not use on individuals with a sesame allergy or sensitivity.

💡 Usage Recommendations

Skin application — Apply a few drops to clean, dry skin and massage gently until absorbed. Suitable for face, body, hands, feet, and nails. Its natural antioxidant content and mild UV-filtering properties (approx. SPF 4) make it a supportive daily skin oil, though it is not a substitute for dedicated sun protection.

Massage — Use as a massage carrier oil, pure or blended with complementary vegetable oils such as evening primrose, argan, jojoba, or macadamia. Well suited for body massage targeting skin nourishment, circulation, and muscle relaxation.

Capillary (hair & scalp) — Apply a few drops to dry or damp hair from mid-lengths to ends, or massage into the scalp. Use as a pre-shampoo nourishing mask (leave on 30+ minutes) or as a finishing oil on dry ends. Suitable for dry, frizzy, damaged, or wavy hair.

Nail application — Massage a drop into each nail and surrounding cuticle to nourish and strengthen brittle or dry nails.

Cosmetic ingredient — Incorporate into homemade cosmetic formulations (creams, serums, balms, cleansers). Pairs well with evening primrose, argan, jojoba, and macadamia oils. Recommended usage rate: 10–30% of the total formula depending on the target skin concern.

Food use — Food-grade quality. Use cold in salad dressings, dips, or drizzled over dishes to preserve its nutritional profile. Can also be used in cooking at moderate temperatures. Rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and natural antioxidants (sesamol, sesamin).

Ingestion (oral hygiene) — Can be used for oil pulling: swish one tablespoon in the mouth for 10–20 minutes, then spit out. Do not swallow. Supported by Ayurvedic tradition and modern dental literature for oral hygiene, gum health, and canker sore relief.

🌿 Skincare Goals

Radiance · Repairing · Purifying · Protecting · Soothing · Smoothing · Cleansing · Anti-blemish · Softening · Revitalizing · Brightening · Anti-itching/irritation · Hydrating/moisturizing · Healing · Sun protection · Anti-aging · Canker sores · Gingivitis

💇 Haircare Goals

Nourishing · Radiance · Repair · Purifying · Massage · Smooth · Detangling · Anti-frizz · Wavy

🎯 Other Goals

Cholesterol · Circulatory/tension · Oral hygiene · Nailcare

✅ Recommended Uses

Skin application · Cosmetic ingredient · Massage · Capillary · Food · Ingestion · Nail Application

❌ Not Recommended

Use by individuals with sesame allergy or sensitivity · Swallowing during oil pulling · Use as a primary sunscreen · Use on broken or severely irritated skin without medical advice

🫧 Body Areas

Hair · Feet · Hands · Neck & Décolleté · Lips · Face · All Body · Eye Area · Eyebrows · Eyelashes · Skin · Circulatory & Lymphatic · Nails

🧴 Skin Types

Dry · Normal · Sensitive · Combination · Mature · Tired · All · Dull · Redness-prone

🪮 Hair Types

Dry · Normal · Colored · Combination (oily roots, dry tips) · Thin · Dull · Long · Frizzy · Brittle · Damaged · Curly · All · Rough

⚠️ Read the “Precautions” section carefully before use.

• Meeting Cosmos organic and EU Organic Farming standards, verified by Ecocert (Cosmos Organic) — 100% pure, cold-pressed from whole sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum), with no preservatives or additives.
• Food-grade quality — suitable for both cosmetic and culinary use.
• Vegan · Cruelty-free.
• Seeds sourced from India · Mexico · Uganda.

🧪 INCI

• SESAMUM INDICUM SEED OIL*.

🌿 Botanical characteristics

• Botanical name: Sesamum indicum L.
• Other names: Sesame, sesame seed.
• Botanical family: Pedaliaceae.
• Part of the plant: Seeds.
• Extraction method: Cold-pressed.
• Origin: Germany, Europe, India, Mexico, Uganda.
• Cultivation: Product from organic farming.
• Status: Therapy-grade, Food-grade.

⚗️ Active Ingredients*

• Linoleic acid (Omega-6).
• Oleic acid (Omega-9).
• Vitamin E (tocopherols).
• Sesamol.
• Sesamin.

*From organic farming.

👃 Organoleptic Characteristics

• Appearance: clear to slightly hazy liquid.
• Color: pale yellow to golden yellow.
• Odor: mild, characteristic nutty-fatty scent, slightly warm and earthy — characteristic of Sesamum indicum.
• Texture: smooth, moderately fluid, non-greasy finish.

✨ Sesame is a plant native to India that produces fruits resembling small capsules. Inside are seeds that, when cold-pressed, yield sesame vegetable oil.

✨ This organic oil is fragrant and very pleasant to use. Sesame vegetable oil is suitable for all skin types.

✨ Known for its UV-protective properties, it is used in sunscreen products.

✨ It is also known for its skin-benefiting properties: regenerating, softening, restructuring, and soothing.

✨ Considered one of the oldest cultivated oilseeds in the world, sesame is a staple of culinary traditions and wellness practices, particularly in Asia and the Middle East. From its precious little seeds, an oil of remarkable clarity is extracted through simple cold pressing, boasting a golden-yellow hue that is limpid and brilliant.

✨ On the palate, it offers a subtle and delicate flavor profile, characterized by subtle notes of fresh seeds and a silky texture that is very pleasant on the palate.

✨ Beyond its taste qualities, organic sesame oil possesses a rich, naturally occurring nutritional profile of great value.

✨ Its balanced ratio of monounsaturated (omega-9) and polyunsaturated (omega-6) fatty acids makes it an excellent choice for supporting a healthy, protective, and perfectly balanced lifestyle every day.

✨ Storage

• Keep your vegetable oils tightly closed and out of the reach of children.
• In general, store them away from light and heat.

⚠️ Precautions

• Food grade and safe.
• Wash your hands before and after using aromatherapy products.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Keep away from light and heat.