Sesame is the preferred massage oil of Ayurvedic practitioners. It is particularly high in vitamin E and calcium. A useful addition to facial blends for dry skin and to protect skin from damage by the sun. It is also warming, thus a good carrier oil to use after any kind of exercise or in sports massage. Sesame oil is nourishing and strengthening for the skin and hair. It can be blended with other carrier oils up to 10% to mask it's strong odour.
It is a common ingredient in sunscreens as it has the ability to screen out up to 30% of the harmful sun rays. (Do not use this instead of sunscreen-always use a proper factor in the sun).
This oil contains high amounts of essential amino acids which are important for the brain, this may be why it is used in hair oils and head massage in India.
Country of Origin: Mexico.
Family: Pedaliaceae.
This oil is pale to clear yellow in colour