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Sesame Seed Oil
Sesame oil (also known as gingelly oil or til oil) is an edible vegetable oil derived from sesame seeds. Besides being used as a cooking oil in South India, it is often used as a flavor enhancer in Chinese, Korean, and to a lesser extent Southeast Asian cuisine.
Sesame oil is composed of the following fatty acids:
| Fatty acid | Nomenclature | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmitic | C16:0 | 7.0 % | 12.0 % |
| Palmitoleic | C16:1 | trace | 0.5 % |
| Stearic | C18:0 | 3.5 % | 6.0 % |
| Oleic | C18:1 | 35.0 % | 50.0 % |
| Linoleic | C18:2 n-6 | 35.0 % | 50.0 % |
| Linolenic | C18:3 n-3 | trace | 1.0 % |
| Eicosenoic | C20:1 | trace | 1.0 % |
Sesame oil is reputed to penetrate the skin easily, and is used in India for oil massage. Sesame Seed Oil has been used as a healing oil for thousands of years. It is naturally antibacterial for common skin pathogens as well as common skin fungi. It is naturally antiviral. It is a natural anti inflammatory agent. In vitro study showed that sesame seed oil has inhibited the growth of malignant melanoma. Molecules of sesame seed oil maintain good cholesterol (HDL) and lower bad cholesterol (LDL). Sesame seed oil is a cell growth regulator and slows down cell growth and replication.
Research shows that sesame seed oil is a potent antioxidant. In the tissues beneath the skin, this oil will neutralize oxygen radicals. It penetrates into the skin quickly and enters the blood stream through the capillaries.
On the skin, oil soluble toxins are attracted to sesame seed oil molecules which can then be washed away with hot water and a mild soap. Internally, the oil molecules attract oil soluble toxins and carry them into the blood stream and then out of the body as waste.
The use of the healthful properties of sesame seed oil can be traced back almost 5,000 years. It is a natural skin moisturizer and antioxidant, rich in lecithin, Vitamin B complex and Vitamin E, and is easily absorbed into the skin.
It keeps the skin supple and soft. It helps tighten facial skin, particularly around the nose, controlling the usual enlargement of pores as skin ages chronologically.