Sesame is the preferred massage oil of Ayurvedic practitioners. It is particularly high in vitamin E and calcium, and is a warming oil.
Approved by the Soil Association.
Sesame oil is nourishing and strengthening for the skin and hair. It can be blended with other carrier oils up to 10% to mask it's strong odour.
This oil contains high amounts of essential amino acids which are important for the brain, this may be why it is used in hair oils and head massage in India.
It is also a useful addition to facial blends for dry skin and to protect skin from damage by the sun. It is also warming, thus a good carrier oil to use after any kind of exercise or in sports massage.
Ingredients:
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Oil.
Technical:
Country of Origin: Mexico.
Family: Pedaliaceae.
Oil Appearance: Pale to Clear Yellow.