Sesame Oil
Sesame 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.
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
The Plant & The Seed
The Sesame Plant
A tall, flowering annual herb of warm climates, bearing slender pods packed with tiny oil-rich seeds.
The Seeds
The familiar little seeds are cold-pressed to yield a pale, balanced and naturally stable oil.
The Compound Profile
Sesame is balanced almost evenly between linoleic and oleic acids. The typical breakdown:
Sesame's natural stability comes from its lignans:
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.
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.