Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil

From vegetal origin, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil is a pale yellow oil obtained by pressing the seeds of the sesame plant
As with all non-fragrant oils, sesame has moisturizing and emollient properties and can help prevent water loss from skin’s uppermost layers
Sesame oil has the following properties, which help to make it a beneficial oil for your skin:

Antioxidant. This means it has the ability to fight damage by free radicals, or unstable molecules that can harm the cellular structure of your skin
Antimicrobial. This means it can kill harmful microorganisms or stop their growth
Anti-inflammatory. This means it can reduce inflammation and swelling

Sesame oil also has a moderately low rating on the comedogenic scale. This unofficial database ranks different oils and butters by their pore-clogging properties
Because non-comedogenic oils don’t clog pores, sesame oil may work well on acne-prone skin
Sesame oil contains vitamin E, which can help protect skin cells from the damage caused by environmental factors, such as UV rays, pollution, and toxins
Sesame oil also contains several phenolic compounds, which give it its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These compounds include: Tocopherol, pinoresinol, sesamin, sesamolin, sesaminol, sesamol
Sesame oil is a natural source of omega-6 fatty acids, and its fatty acid profile helps ensure a healthy skin barrier by complementing skin’s natural supply of ceramides and lipids