Sesame oil: what are the different ways to use it?

It is likely that the hair benefits of sesame oil could be translated to eyelashes. Indeed, eyelashes have a structure and needs similar to those of hair. To strengthen them, enhance their aesthetics, or even lengthen them, it may be beneficial to use sesame oil. For this, we recommend using a clean and disinfected mascara wand. Depositing microorganisms or dust on the eyelashes could indeed weaken them, and these impurities could end up in the eyes, potentially causing an infection. Using the mascara wand, apply the sesame oil like a mascara, repeating the movements. As cell regeneration occurs at night, it is recommended to apply the treatment in the evening, like a mask.

It is also possible to use the sesame oil on the nails. Indeed, its richness in fatty acids can be a source of real benefits for the health of the nails and allow tohydrate and nourish the cuticles. Sesame oil is also ideal for strengthening and repairing nails when they are brittle or starting to split. Thanks to its antibacterial properties, it can also protect the nails from certain infections. Sesame oil can thus be used daily on the nails, applying a drop on each finger. To make them benefit longer from the virtues of this vegetable oil, you can also let them soak once a week in a bowl filled with oil, for about fifteen minutes.

Indispensable in Asian cuisine, sesame and its oil are edible. In cooking, the oil can be used in various ways to enhance dishes while providing several benefits to the body, making it popular among those seeking flavours and a healthier diet. Rich in unsaturated fatty acids, particularly linoleic acid, an omega-6, sesame oil increases the activity of LDL receptors in the liver, thus leading to a decrease in cholesterol levels. Through this action, sesame oil contributes to the cardiovascular health.

Furthermore, this vegetable oil has a high resistance to cooking, which comes from the numerous antioxidants it contains: vitamin E, sesamin, sesamol, sesaminol, sesamolin... These compounds fight against lipid peroxidation, preventing the oil from degrading when it is heated. Therefore, sesame oil can be used in pan-fried preparations without its quality being compromised.