Sesame Seed Oil

Sesame oil is a carrier oil rich in essential fatty acids. Sesame oil has many of the same emollient properties of olive oil, as welll as other nut and vegetable oils. Sesame oil is used most often in cosmetics and suntan products. Sesame Oil is high in Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin E, calcium, magnesium and phosphorous. Sesame oil is a good choice for use in massage oil, bath oil and sun care oil formulations.

INCI NAME: SESAMUM INDICUM

Extraction Method: Expeller Pressed

SAP Value NAOH = 0.1330
SAP Value KOH = 0.1862

Common Uses of Sesame Seed Oil

• Cosmetic products
• Suntan lotions
• Massage oils
• Shampoos
• Soaps
  

Benefits of Sesame Seed Oil

• Blocks 30 percent of the sun's UV rays
• Antioxidant
• Regenerating agent