Sesame oil

A nutrient-rich, highly stable vegetable oil widely used in Ayurvedic preparations, skincare, hair care, massage oils, and soaps.

Source: Extracted from Sesamum indicum seeds (cold-pressed available at Formulators Haven shop)
Color: Pale yellow to golden brown
Aroma: Distinct nutty scent (mild in refined grade)
INCI Name: Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil

Key Components

• Oleic acid (Ω-9): ~35–45%

• Linoleic acid (Ω-6): ~40–45%

• Sesamol & sesamin — powerful antioxidants

• Naturally oxidation-resistant

✨ Benefits

Skin

• Deeply nourishing and softening

• Strengthens skin barrier

• Antioxidant & anti-inflammatory

• Traditionally used in oil cleansing and massage

• Suitable for dry, mature, and normal skin

Hair & Scalp

• Conditions dry hair and scalp

• Helps reduce breakage

• Supports scalp health in herbal oils

• Adds natural shine and smoothness

Typical Usage Levels

• Massage oils — 20–100%

• Hair oils — 10–60%

• Creams & lotions — 2–10%

• Soaps — 10–40% (for hardness & conditioning)

• Lip products — 5–15%

Formulation Tips

• Excellent carrier oil for herbal infusions (amla, neem, bhringraj)

Comedogenic Rating: Moderate (≈3) — best diluted in facial products

Example: Ayurvedic Hair Oil Blend

• Sesame oil — 40%

• Amla oil — 30%

• Yellow castor oil — 20%

• Apricot kernel oil — 9.5%

• Vitamin E — 0.5%