Sesame Vegetable Oil

The sesame oil contains sesamin, a molecule that can inhibit the 5α-reductase protein, responsible for the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT could potentially lead to the apoptosis of hair matrix cells and hair loss. Therefore, it can be inferred that sesame oil might help limit hair loss.

The sesame oil offers antibacterial, moisturising, and antioxidant benefits suitable for use in massage or oil bath for nails.

The sesame oil possesses healing, moisturising, and antioxidant properties that could potentially enhance skin elasticity and aid in stretch mark prevention. However, no studies have been conducted on this matter.

The sesame oil has regenerative properties for the skin that could assist in reducing the appearance of scars.

The sesame oil has an SPF between 2 and 3. This is not sufficient to provide complete protection against UV rays.

Yes, the sesame oil is commonly used in massage due to its fluid and penetrating texture, as well as its nourishing and softening properties.

Virgin sesame oil has a distinctive aroma of lightly toasted hazelnuts, while refined sesame oil is virtually odourless.

In Ayurvedic medicine, sesame oil is commonly used for mouth rinsing to promote oral hygiene. However, it does not replace an antiseptic mouthwash in case of infection.

Thanks to its abundance of antioxidants, particularly Vitamin E and lignans, the sesame oil helps combat oxidative stress, which is partly responsible for skin ageing. However, no study has shown that it can reduce already formed wrinkles.

According to some studies, sesame oil could be a supplementary solution to the treatments prescribed by a dermatologist to combat eczema. However, it cannot act alone.