Ingredient

black sesame extract

Low risk

FunctionBotanical

What it is — Black Sesame Extract (INCI: Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract), obtained from black sesame seeds, a well-established food plant.

What it does — It is commonly used as an antioxidant-rich botanical to help skin feel conditioned and defended against everyday oxidative stress; some traditions associate black sesame with nourishing hair and scalp care.

Typical use — Found in nourishing serums, scalp and hair products, masks and moisturizers.

Who it suits / good to know — Generally suitable for most skin and scalp types; those with sesame allergies may prefer to check before use.

Safety — Rated low risk as a generally well-tolerated botanical extract. This is general information rather than medical advice; patch-test first if you have known sesame sensitivities.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk - botanical extract/water, generally well tolerated.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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