Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, commonly known as sesame seed oil, is a lightweight, nourishing oil extracted from sesame seeds. It has been used for centuries in beauty rituals for its ability to soften and protect skin and hair. In modern UK skincare and haircare, it is valued as a natural emollient that delivers moisture without feeling greasy.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil functions as an excellent emollient and occlusive agent, helping to lock in moisture while forming a light protective barrier on the skin. Its natural fatty acid profile, rich in linoleic and oleic acids, allows it to penetrate the hair shaft and skin surface effectively, smoothing rough texture and improving suppleness. It is frequently found in facial oils, body butters, cleansing oils and hair treatments where it conditions without clogging pores for most skin types.
Key benefits
- Deeply moisturises and softens dry skin
- Helps strengthen the skin barrier
- Conditions and smooths dry or frizzy hair
- Provides antioxidant protection against environmental stressors
- Helps calm the appearance of redness and irritation
- Non-greasy feel suitable for daily use
Best for
dry skin, mature skin, sensitive skin, normal skin
Where it comes from
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil is obtained by cold-pressing or expeller-pressing the seeds of the Sesamum indicum plant, an ancient oilseed crop native to Africa and now widely cultivated in India and other tropical regions.
Products with Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.