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From the genus flowering plant known as Sesamum indicum comes this very useful oil derived from small sesame seeds. It has been used for years and to date we have all tasted one piece or other of confectionary covered with the seed. It adds flavour to even the plainest of buns. But taste is not the only benefit of the sesame. The reason it features on our list of carrier oils is none other than that it has a wide range of uses and benefits that include medicinal, cuisine and even in beauty and cosmetic products.
There are many ways of producing sesame oil, hot pressing, cold pressing and or by chemical means. Cold pressed sesame oil is the most valuable since it retains many of its natural and rich nutrients. It is advised that buyers should prefer cold pressed sesame oil for the above mentioned reason.
Historical Background
Sesame has its roots in ancient China and Egypt where it was used for medicine and as food. It was also used for beauty as it was believed to keep skin youthful. The use of this mystic oil has not been abandoned even today as it is still extensively used because of its valuable properties. The advances in technology have added on to making the extraction that much effective so that it can maintain all its major properties.
Composition of sesame oil
Sesame is rich and contains the following;
| Sesamol antioxidants | Vitamin E and B | Calcium |
| Iron | Fatty Acids |
How to use sesame oil
The carrier oil is edible and so can be added to your food as a dressing or even when cooking as an additive and flavorant. Apart from being edible, sesame oil can be topically applied onto skin for its vast array of cosmetic advantages. This oil has unique pharmaceutical uses. For example, it can be dropped into the nose to thwart sinusitic infections and other related bacterial infections. Also permissible is gargling with the oil to freshen your mouth and get rid of bacteria.
Skin benefits of sesame oil
- Reduction of pimples; sesame oil can help reduce pimples due to its antibacterial attributes.
- Skin moisturiser; due to its “carrier” properties, it can infiltrate deep into the skin nourishing it from within and giving your skin a soft and supple finish.
- Massaging oil; sesame oil is also able to detoxify the skin leaving it fresh and free from various bacteria that affects our skin. When used in massaging, it aids in the circulation of blood and leaves the skin elastic.
- Sun screening; for those who do not like using various lotions to screen against the sun’s rays, sesame oil is a natural alternative with no side effects. The vitamin E abundantly present in it is a crucial ingredient to protect your skin from the damaging rays of the sun.
Is sesame oil Safe?
Sesame oil is known to blend well with various other oils. It is handy for all types of skin and functions well in many skin care creams and oils. As a natural oil, it has proved to be a safe carrier oil with no known side effects. However if you easily develop allergies do use the oil with caution. It has a shelf life of a year and some months and users are urged to check the dates of production before purchasing and using the oil.
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