S like Sesame

Queen of Ayuverda, Sesame oil (Sesamum Indicum) is known for its many ancestral benefits. Sesame vegetable oil protects skin and hair from external aggressions. Rich in Omega 9 and 6, it maintains hydration by forming a light film around the hair fiber or on the skin.

Widely used as a massage oil thanks to its dry feel and easy spreadability.

 

Where to find it?

Sesame comes mainly from East Africa and India, but is also grown in other tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Sesame oil is a popular ingredient in cosmetics and cooking, thanks to its many health and beauty benefits.

What are its cosmetic benefits?

Protector : it is rich in vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals.

Moisturizing : It contains essential fatty acids, notably omegas 6 and 9, which help to deeply moisturize the skin and maintain its elasticity.

Regenerating : The vitamins and minerals it contains promote cell regeneration and help reduce the signs of aging.

Balanced it helps regulate sebum production, making it suitable for combination and oily skin.

Does it have any other known virtues?

Good for consumption : rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, Sesame oil is beneficial for cardiovascular health. It is also used in cooking for its nutritional properties..

Antioxidant : thanks to its content of sesamolin and sesamin, two natural antioxidants, it helps combat oxidative stress.

Sesame oil is a real natural treasure, appreciated for its many cosmetic and preventive benefits for good health.