Description
Sesame Seed Oil
Description – Sesame is an annual plant with purple or white flowers, mainly cultivated for the edible seed, with some of the crop being used for oil production. This is a refined sesame which does not have the strong taste and aroma of unrefined varieties that are normally used for cooking rather than cosmetics. It is a half-fatty, half-dry oil.
| Common Name | Sesame Seed Oil |
| Botanical Name | Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil |
| Botanical Family | Pedaliaceae |
| Extraction Method | Cold Pressed |
| Aroma | Negligible |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Appearance | Pale yellow, light texture |
| Skin Feel | Spreads easily, Non-greasy |
| Skin Type | Dry, Stressed, Mature |
| Properties | Moisturising |
| Heat Stability | Stable in hot and cold processes |
| Saponification Value | 190-200 |
| Storage | 12-18 Months |
| Typical Fatty Acid Profile | |
| Main Constituents (Typical Values) | |
| Natural Vitamin Content | Vitamin A, B1, B2, B6 and D, Protein |
Common Uses
- Soap Making – creates a lovely stable, conditioning lather and has high unsaponifiables
- Moisturising – mainly used for its ability to lock in moisture. A good addition to deeply moisturising creams, lotions and massage oils.
- Best for body, hands and feet rather than face
- Suitable for babies and very sensitive skin
- Best used as part of a blend
- Brittle Nails and Hair – strengthens and moisturises
Packaging – Supplied in clear PET bottles with flip top lid for easy dispensing. Fully labelled with common name, botanical name, BBE date and batch code. SDS and Certificate of analysis available for download
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Recommended Reading: Carrier Oils for Aromatherapy & Massage (4th Edition, 2008) Len Price with Shirley Price
