Sesame oil is obtained from sesame seeds, earliest known crop-based oil. It’s a tall herb from Pedaliaceae family. It is given the title as “Queen of Oilseeds” due to its culinary, cosmetic and health benefits.

What Is sesame oil?

In Ayurveda it is used as a base ingredient for roughly 90% of herbal oils. Due to its marvelous benefits its in usage from thousands of years ago. Indians, Greeks, Romans, Egyptians have understood its importance and use it in food and medicine. In Indian tradition it is used as “Abhyanga” self-massage as it strengthens the body. It nourishes bones and muscles, boosts body to handle mental stress.

Sesame oil glows like gold in our grandmother’s kitchen where she uses to prepare pickles and chutneys- an old remedy trusted by her for its endless benefits. Its antibacterial, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory nature along with vitamin E aids to shield the skin and scalp from environmental damage.

What Are The Benefits Of Sesame Oil?

Sesame oil is versatile which benefits skin and hair by

• Strengthens hair roots and moisturizes hair
• Promote hair growth
• Reduces wrinkles and fine lines
• Hydrates and soothes dry skin
• Improves skin texture
• Heals skin damage
• Used for oil pulling in ayurveda, as an effective mouth wash
• Cooking, as its consumption lowers cholesterol and inflammation
• Natural Sunscreen
• Heals cracked heels
• Removes dead skin cells
• Balances Skin pH levels
• Works on skin pigmentation
• Supports comfortable joint movement

Sesame oil applications don’t allow pores to clog, that helps acne prone skin to lower occurrence of acne.

How To Use Sesame Oil For Skin?

Apply sesame oil on the skin, massage and leave for few minutes. Do it regularly for maximum benefits.

Sesame oil glow serum

• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp aloe vera gel
• 2 drops of lavender oil

Mix all ingredients and apply at night.

Anti-Frizz Hair Mask

• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp curd

Mix ingredients, apply as mask for 30 minutes and wash off.

Foot Repair Oil

• Warm sesame oil
• Add 1 drop tea tree oil

Massage on cracked heels before going to bed.

How To Store Sesame oil?

• Always store in dark glass bottle
• Keep away from sunlight
• For best results, use within 6-12 months to retain potency