Sesame Oil, Cold Pressed, Deodorized, Organic, 100 ml

Sesame oil BIO, cold-pressed and subsequently deodorised, gives the formulation a nourishing emollient without its own scent. Deodorisation removed the typical sesame scent, so the oil does not interfere with the fragrance of the finished product and leaves room for essential oils or a perfume composition. It is suitable as a base for body and hair oils, in the oil phase of creams and lotions, and for scalp treatment.

The oil is obtained by mechanical pressing of Sesamum indicum seeds without solvents, is certified as vegan, and has both food and cosmetic grade quality. According to the manufacturer, it absorbs without a greasy film, which is why it is also used in leave-on facial products.

Key benefits

• Emollient without its own scent – softens and smooths the skin and does not alter the fragrance profile of the product.
• Nourishment and hydration support – according to the manufacturer, it forms a protective layer on the skin that reduces moisture loss; particularly appreciated for dry, rough, or cracked skin.
• Antioxidant effect – contains antioxidants that, according to manufacturer data, help protect the skin from free radicals, making it suitable for mature skin formulations.
• Skin soothing – the manufacturer states it reduces redness and irritation of both skin and scalp.
• Hair care – in hair oils and treatments it nourishes the hair and scalp, helps with dry hair, and adds shine and softness.
• Fast absorption – leaves no greasy residue, making it suitable for lighter daily formulations.

Use in formulation

Sesame oil belongs in the oil phase. It is insoluble in water and mixes with common vegetable oils and butters. In emulsions it is added to the other oils before emulsification; in anhydrous products (body oils, oil serums, balms) it can simply be blended with the other ingredients at room temperature.

The recommended processing temperature is up to 80 °C. It therefore withstands the usual heating of the oil phase during emulsion manufacture as well as the melting of butters and waxes in balms. Dosage is 1 – 100 %: in creams and lotions it forms one of the oil components; in body and hair oils it can serve as the carrier base or the sole oil.

In an anhydrous product the oil does not require a preservative. In products with an aqueous phase, preservation is governed by the complete formulation.

Suitable for products such as

• Body and massage oils – as a base or blended with lighter oils.
• Creams, lotions and balms for dry and mature skin, where the manufacturer states support for elasticity and smoothing of fine lines.
• Facial serums and oil blends for all skin types, rinse-off and leave-on.
• Hair oils, treatments and masks for dry hair and scalp.
• Scalp treatment before washing or as a leave-in product.
• Food use, as the oil has food grade quality.

What is good to know

The oil is light yellow and colours the finished product only minimally, which is an advantage in light creams and clear oil blends.

Sesame is among the food allergens, which must be taken into account for food use. From a cosmetic perspective, the oil does not contain any of the fragrance allergens listed in Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, is not classified as hazardous, and a safety data sheet is not required.

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