Sesamum indicum (Sesame) seed oil
AKA “Sesame Seed Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Sesamum indicum (Sesame) seed oil
AKA: Sesame Seed Oil
Essential Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Pedaliaceae (Sesame family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
8008-74-0
Form
Oil
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Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Used in Ayurvedic medicine and traditional Indian skincare for over 3,000 years as a nourishing oil for skin and hair. Valued in traditional Chinese medicine and Middle Eastern cultures for its warming properties and use in massage and cosmetic preparations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Amended Safety Assessment of Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Sesame Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Oil Unsaponifiables, and Sodium Sesameseedate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sesame Oil
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Hydrogenated Sesame Seed Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrolyzed Sesame Protein
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sesame Amino Acids
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sesame Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sesame Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Butter
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sodium Sesameseedate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrolyzed Sesame Protein
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sesame Amino Acids
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Oil Unsaponifiables
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Amended safety assessment of Sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil, hydrogenated sesame seed oil, Sesamum indicum (sesame) oil unsaponifiables, and sodium
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2011
Amended safety assessment of Sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil, hydrogenated sesame seed oil, Sesamum indicum (sesame) oil unsaponifiables, and sodium
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2011
Amended safety assessment of Sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil, hydrogenated sesame seed oil, Sesamum indicum (sesame) oil unsaponifiables, and sodium
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2011
Amended safety assessment of Sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil, hydrogenated sesame seed oil, Sesamum indicum (sesame) oil unsaponifiables, and sodium
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2011
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR