Scientific name: Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Classification: Vegetable Oil
Soothing, moisturizing, protective, detangling.
Tales from Nature
Sesame Oil is obtained from the seeds of the Sesame plant, botanically named Sesamum Indicum, belonging to the Pedaliaceae family. Sesame can reach a height of 50 cm, has white flowers and its seeds are so small that 500 seeds are needed to obtain one gram of oil.
However, the oil yield is very high because. while 40% to 60% sesame oil can be extracted, when for example to extract olive oil, the yield from the fruit is only 15% to 35%. It is a plant widely cultivated in India, Burma, Africa, China and the United States, and in Europe, mostly in the more Mediterranean southern regions such as Italy and Greece.
Sesame Oil is rich in oleic acid and linoleic acid, which are sources of Omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids. The seeds are rich in minerals such as iron, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, silicic acid and calcium.
The presence of natural antioxidants fights aging and free radicals as well as increasing the shelf life of Sesame Oil. It is used as an anti-inflammatory for skin prevention and well-being. It also has antiviral and antibacterial properties, being a powerful remedy against pathogens that can attack the epidermis and cause infections especially of a fungal nature as in the case of streptococci and staphylococci.
External use helps to reduce dandruff, regulate acne and tighten for facial and body skin. Sesame Oil is found in many cosmetic products, such as soaps and shampoos.
Hair Benefits
Sesame Oil has an intense softening, moisturizing and detangling action, leaving hair soft, supple and docile.
Gives volume, lightness and shine. On the skin it has softening properties.
Sesame Oil is traditionally used as a supportive natural remedy for pediculosis for the following benefits
:Smothering action on lice
Sesame Oil, due to its oily consistency, can help suffocate lice and hinder their mobility, facilitating the Mechanical removal with comb.
Soothing effect on the scalp
Rich in fatty acids and vitamin E, it has emollient and soothing properties that relieve irritation, itching and redness caused by pediculosis or harsh treatments.
Natural antimicrobial properties
Contains compounds such as sesamol and sesamin, which have mild antibacterial and antifungal activity, useful for maintaining the scalp in optimal hygienic conditions.
Hydration and protection of the hair fiber.
Nourishes hair and creates a protective barrier, improving the appearance of hair stressed by pesticide treatments.
