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Emollient

Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil

Often labeled as: Sesame Oil

The traditional Ayurvedic healing oil.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 2 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A rich, highly nourishing oil packed with antioxidants like sesamol and sesamin. It has been used for centuries in Ayurveda for deep tissue massage and healing.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Deeply moisturizes, neutralizes free radicals, and repairs severely dry skin.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Can be slightly heavy; best used on the body or very dry facial profiles.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It smells like toasted sesame seeds (food).

The Science

Cosmetic grade sesame oil is typically unroasted and refined, leaving a very faint, neutral scent.