Sesame Oil

Carrier Oil · Sesamum indicum

Sesame Oil

The warming traditional oil

A golden oil pressed from sesame seeds — balanced, nourishing and central to Ayurvedic skincare for centuries, with a warm character and good staying power. Hover any measure to see where sesame sits on the scale.

Weight
Medium
Heavy
Medium
Light
How heavy the oil feels on skin. Lighter oils absorb fast and sit weightless; heavier oils cushion and linger.
Absorption
Moderate
Fast
Moderate
Slow
How quickly the oil sinks in. Fast feels dry-touch; slow stays on the surface for longer-lasting conditioning.
Finish
Slight Sheen
Rich
Slight Sheen
Natural
Matte
The look left on the skin — from a flat, matte finish to a rich, visible sheen.
Vitamin E
Moderate
High
Moderate
Low
Natural antioxidant (tocopherol) content. Higher levels help protect skin and keep the oil stable.
The Basics

What it is

Sesame oil is pressed from the small seeds of the sesame plant, one of the oldest cultivated oilseeds. Skincare-grade (cold-pressed, unroasted) oil is pale gold and mild, balanced almost evenly between linoleic and oleic acids.

Warming, conditioning and naturally stable thanks to its lignans, it has a long history in Ayurvedic massage and traditional skincare for dry, mature skin.

Quick Facts

Botanical nameSesamum indicum
OriginAfrica / India
SourceSeeds
ExtractionCold-pressed
ColourPale gold
ComedogenicModerate (2)
Also calledGingelly / Til oil
Where it comes from

The Plant & The Seed

Sesame plant

The Sesame Plant

A tall, flowering annual herb of warm climates, bearing slender pods packed with tiny oil-rich seeds.

Sesame seeds

The Seeds

The familiar little seeds are cold-pressed to yield a pale, balanced and naturally stable oil.

Composition

The Compound Profile

Sesame is balanced almost evenly between linoleic and oleic acids. The typical breakdown:

Linoleic Acid Omega-6 · polyunsaturated
43%
Oleic Acid Omega-9 · monounsaturated
41%
Palmitic Acid saturated
9%
Stearic Acid saturated
5%
Beyond Fatty Acids

Sesame's natural stability comes from its lignans:

Sesamol & Sesamin
Sesame lignans with strong antioxidant activity, giving the oil unusual stability.
Vitamin E (Tocopherols)
Supports the skin barrier and helps protect the oil.
Phytosterols
Soothing plant sterols that aid a conditioning feel.
Why People Love It

Key Benefits

Warming Conditioner

A traditional massage oil that nourishes dry, mature skin.

Naturally Stable

Lignans like sesamol give it good shelf life and resistance to rancidity.

Balanced Profile

An even split of omega-6 and omega-9 suits a wide range of skin.

In Our Formulations

How we use it

Sesame brings a warm, conditioning body to a blend — we reach for it where we want lasting nourishment with natural stability.

Its lignans help our oils stay fresh, making it a quietly useful base as well as a traditional one.

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