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The importance of the sesame plant cannot be overemphasized. From the leaves down to the seeds, all are important. A yellow coloured oil extracted from the seeds of sesame has been extensively used as a healing oil for many years. It has a nutty flavour and is rich in nutrients hence, it is seen as a useful ingredient in many food dishes. It is also used on the skin, as it has loads of benefits.

Sesame oil

Sesame oil

Here are the top five skin benefits of sesame oil you never knew;

1. Prevents Bacterial Infections:

Research has it that sesame oil has been found to be effective in the treatment of inflamed and wounded skin. It is its anti-inflammatory properties that makes them fight against bacterial infections.

2. Slows Down the Aging of Skin:

Another exciting feature of sesame oil is that it can slow down the pace of skin aging. It does this by preventing the skin cells from oxidation thereby, improving skin rejuvenation. It has got an antioxidant known as sesamol that prevents the appearances of wrinkles and small pores in skin.

3.Repairing Damaged Skin Cells:

Sesame oil can be easily absorbed by skin. For massaging purpose, it is used along with carrier oils, but it depends largely on individual needs. Thus, it is effective when it comes to repairing of damaged cells and improving blood circulation. It is perfectly safe and easy to mix sesame oil with other types of vegetable oils too.

4. As Massage Oil:

Although sesame oil might appear little heavier compared to other oils, it is still used as a great massaging oil. It is well known for its detoxification property. Massaging with sesame oil can help you remove environmental toxins from your body, leaving yourself completely detoxified.

5. As a Moisturizer:

Although there are many natural oils capable of providing moisturizing effect, none of them does it effectively like sesame oil. In fact it can act as both a moisturizer and softener for body skin. Since it is natural, sesame oil can be used regularly without any fear of side effects.



Go get your sesame oil and watch your skin improve today!


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