Sesame Carrier Oil: Application and Benefits on Hair and Skin
Application on Skin:
- Apply a small quantity of sesame oil directly on the skin or you can mix it with other skin products
- For body massage: Before bathing, apply warm sesame oil on the body and massage for 10 to 15 minutes and leave it for few minutes and take a bath
- For Acne: Directly apply on the acne and leave overnight
Benefits on Skin:
- Anti-inflammatory, Anti-microbial, and Antioxidant ability present in the oil can kill harmful bacteria, fight damage by free radicals, and can reduce inflammation and swelling.
- Helps in reducing the redness on the skin
- Quickly absorbed in the skin and won’t clog the skin pores
- Act as a sunscreen that protects from harmful UV sunrays and free radicals
- It helps to get rid of breakouts, pimple, acne, black and whiteheads
- Regular massaging on the face can boost blood circulation that helps in reducing the fine lines and wrinkles
- Polyphenols present in sesame oil reduce the excess oil on the skin and restore the natural barrier balance
- Fatty acids and vitamins of sesame oil exfoliate the skin and remove the dirt and bacteria and leave the skin soft, smooth and supple
- Important minerals such as Copper, Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium, and Manganese can repair scar tissue and rejuvenate new skin cells
Application on Hair:
- Massage sesame oil into your scalp and apply on dry ends. Leave the oil on hair and scalp for at least one hour and then rinse with a mild shampoo
- Sesame oil is also used with other oils for better results. Add an equal amount of sesame oil and other carrier oil such as Coconut oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Amla Oil, or Neem Essential Oil and apply that mixture from hair roots to ends and massage well
Benefits on Hair:
- Regular use of Sesame oil can prevents hair from premature graying
- Essential Vitamins and minerals of sesame oil can promote healthy hair growth
- Oil has natural sun-blocking properties that prevent hair from harmful UV sun rays and pollution
- Sesame oil soothes and repairs the damaged hair due to heat and chemical treatment
- Antibacterial and antifungal properties of sesame oil keep the scalp clean & healthy and prevent the formation of dandruff & reduce the itchiness
- Antibacterial properties of the oil can treat the head lice
- Tranquilizing properties can prevent hair fall caused by stress
Other Benefits
- Sesame Oil’s regular massage can reduce the problem of Migraine and Insomnia.
- It can also help in reducing stress and anxiety
- Application: To treat migraine & insomnia, dilute sesame oil with other anti-stress essential oil such as Roman Chamomile, Eucalyptus oil, Lemon Grass Oil, or Ylang Ylang oil. Massage for 10 to 15 minutes.
Note: Add only 2 to 3 drops of Anti-stressed Essential oil to the Sesame oil
