Ingredient
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
Low risk
FunctionEmollient
What it is — Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil is the oil pressed from sesame seeds, a long-established emollient oil.
What it does — It serves as a nourishing emollient, softening and smoothing skin and hair and lending a rich, conditioned feel.
Typical use — Used in body oils, creams, balms and hair products where a cushioned, nourishing texture is wanted.
Who it suits / good to know — Often chosen for dry skin. As a richer oil it can feel heavy on oily skin, and those with sesame allergies should avoid it.
Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk as a well-tolerated plant oil. This is general information, not medical advice; patch-test if sensitive.
Why we grade it Low: EWG 1 plant oil, 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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