Sesame oil
The elongated capsules with the seeds ripen all year round, but never all at the same time. They are painstakingly cut off by hand and then dried so that the seeds separate from the capsules. In the production process, a distinction is made between dark and light sesame oil: to produce the dark version, the dried seeds must first be roasted. And the production methods are also different: there is cold-pressed, native, refined and unrefined sesame oil. The pressed seeds have a very high protein content and are processed into high-quality animal feed after pressing.
Properties and uses of sesame oil
Depending on the production process, sesame oil has a more or less pronounced nutty flavour. With a content of almost 45 percent of polyunsaturated linoleic acid, it has an intensive health-promoting effect. Among other things, linoleic acid can lower blood fat levels and strengthen blood clotting and the heart.
It is also rich in lecithin and choline. Lecithin in particular has a very positive effect on the nervous system as well as the brain, liver and gall bladder. Regular consumption is also said to reduce the risk of arteriosclerosis. Sesame oil is also said to have a mild preventive effect against osteoporosis.
But sesame oil also contains vitamins, above all vitamin B1, B2 and vitamin E. Vitamin E is considered a kind of fountain of youth for the skin and keeps it smooth and beautiful.
In the kitchen, it is mainly used for traditional Asian dishes and fresh salads. It also plays an important role in the holistic medicine of India, Ayurveda.
Applications in cosmetics
For skin care, the oil is almost indispensable. Even the legendary Empress Sisi is said to have mixed sesame oil into her cream to keep her skin particularly supple and healthy. The oil gives the skin a radiant glow and protects it from harmful influences. If it is included in day or night creams, it can keep the skin soft and supple and delay skin ageing by effectively revitalising the cells. However, it is also possible to apply sesame oil purely to the skin, where it has a refatting effect. Especially for people with very dry or irritated skin, the oil is a blessing. It prevents the epidermis from drying out and contributes to a firm, elastic tissue. Furthermore, sesame oil is an excellent carrier oil that not only penetrates very deeply into the skin, but can also serve optimally as a massage oil.
As sesame oil is very well tolerated and mild, it is also very suitable for baby care. It has a slight sun protection factor, so it is also often added to sun protection oils.
However, if you suffer from acne or inflammatory skin diseases, you should first test the oil or corresponding products in the crook of your arm, as undesirable reactions may occur.
Sesame oil is also a true miracle cure for brittle, split, dry and exhausted hair. It moisturises the hair and protects it from environmental influences. A regular hair treatment with products containing sesame oil makes the hair shiny and gives it much more body and stability. It is also much easier to comb.
Sesame oil is also very popular in foot care, as it not only regenerates skin and calluses, but also protects the feet from fungal infections thanks to its antibacterial effect.
Sesame oil fact sheet
INCI: Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
CAS number: 8008-74-0
Iodine value: 90 to 120
Melting point: minus 6.0 degrees Celsius
Colour: pale yellow to reddish brown
Saponification value: 186 to 195
Cosmetic use: dry skin, brittle hair, skin with poor circulation and sallowness, considered an excellent massage oil
We like to work with these raw materials containing sesame oil:
| Tradename | INCI | Supplier | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seatons Sesame Seed Oil | Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil | Croda | |
| Sesamöl | Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil | Henry Lamotte | |
| Sesamöl | Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil | All Organic Treasurea | |
| Sesamöl | Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil | Gustav Heess | |
| Sesame Extract PB | Aqua + Glycerin + Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Extract | Croda | |
| Biochemica Sesame Oil Org | Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil | Hallstar | |
| Promois GOMA-SIG | Hydrolyzed Sesame Protein PG-Propyl Methylsilanediol + Aqua | Seiwa Kasei | |
| CLEOMILK | Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil + Aqua + Glycerin + Sucrose Stearate + Glyceryl Caprylate + Nigella Sativa Seed Oil + Xanthan Gum + Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder + Citric Acid + Tocopherol + Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil + p-Anisic Acid | Rahn AG | |
| Sesaline Bio | Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Oil Unsaponifiables | LaLaboratoires Expanscience | |
| Hierogaline | Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil Unsaponifiables + Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Oil Unsaponifiables | LaLaboratoires Expanscience | |
| REGU -SEB | Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract + Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil + Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil + Beta-Sitosterol + Tocopherol | DSM Nutritional Products: Personal | |
| Salinatural OLG | Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil + Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil + Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil | Salicylates and Chemicals | |
| Salinatural TCLS | Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Oil + Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Oil + Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil + Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil | Salicylates and Chemicals | |
| Salinatural BCLS | Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract + Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil + Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil + Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil | Salicylates and Chemicals | |
| Rhatany Root Extract, Oil Soluble | Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil + Krameria Triandra Root Extract | Croda | |
| Vedacalm B | Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil + Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil + Boswellia Serrata Oil | Gattefossé | |
| Lipovol SES | Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil | Vantage Specialty Ingredients | |
| LINEFILL | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride + Dimethyl Isosorbide + Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Extract + Tocopherol | Provital Group | |
| LNST 98 | Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride + Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil + Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil + Tocopheryl Acetate | Lucas Meyer |
Sesame oil: a real treasure for skin and hair
Whether dry skin or brittle hair, sesame oil is rich in both valuable and excellently effective ingredients. It has a multitude of positive properties and is a very important ingredient in high-quality natural cosmetics.
Ask for a consultation appointment for your sesame oil cosmetics today.
Literature:
Yin Wan et.al.; The relationship of antioxidant components and antioxidant activity of sesame seed oil; J. Sci-Fi Food Aric, 2015, 95, Seiten 2571-2578
Sengupta A., Roychoudhury S.K.; Triglyceride composition of sesame indium seed oil; J.Sci.Fd. Aric.; 1976, 27, Seiten 135-169
Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.): A Comprehensive Review of Nutritional Value, Phytochemical Composition, Health Benefits, Development of Food, and Industrial Applications. Wei P, Zhao F, Wang Z, Wang Q, Chai X, Hou G, Meng Q.Nutrients. 2022 Sep 30;14(19):4079