Sesame Oil22,00 € inc. VAT
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Cold-Pressed & Macerated Oils
Sesame Oil
22,00 € inc. VAT
What you get
100% cold-pressed Sesame Seed Oil · Sesamum indicum · 100 ml · UV-protect black dropper
Best for
Dry & mature skin ritual · facial massage · Abhyanga body massage · rough areas · scalp & hair nourishment
Results
Deeply nourished feel · smoother-looking texture · healthier-looking glow · softer hair & shine · comfortable scalp feel
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Botanical origin
Sesamum indicum
Sesame is one of the oldest cultivated oilseeds on earth — documented in Sanskrit texts and Assyrian medicine, and central to the Ayurvedic tradition as the base oil for the Abhyanga self-massage ritual. Cold-pressed Sesamum indicum oil is uniquely rich in sesamin and sesamolin — plant lignans with exceptionally potent antioxidant activity that is not found in significant concentrations in any other widely available plant oil. These lignans have been shown to survive and remain active after skin application, providing sustained antioxidant protection at the membrane level. Combined with the oil's oleic and linoleic acid content, sesame oil provides deep nourishment, excellent massage slip and genuine antioxidant protection for mature, dry and sun-exposed skin.
Best for
Sesamum indicum — one of the oldest oil crops in human history, cultivated for over 5,000 years across South Asia, the Middle East and Africa
100 ml · UV-protective black glass dropper bottle
Science
Active compounds
Sesamin & Sesamolin
Potent Antioxidant LignansThe defining bioactive compounds of Sesamum indicum — not found in significant concentrations in any other common plant oil. Sesamin and sesamolin are furofuran lignans with exceptionally potent antioxidant activity at membrane level. They have been shown to survive skin application and remain biologically active, providing sustained free radical scavenging protection within the lipid structures of the skin.
Oleic Acid (omega-9)
Deep Nourishment & PenetrationThe dominant fatty acid in sesame oil, oleic acid penetrates deeply into the skin's lipid layers, delivering nourishment to the deeper layers of the epidermis. It also enhances the penetration of other active compounds and contributes to the oil's characteristic warming, conditioning feel during massage.
Linoleic Acid (omega-6)
Barrier Support & MoistureAn essential omega-6 fatty acid that is a critical building block of the skin's ceramide barrier. Linoleic acid in sesame oil reinforces the skin's own barrier integrity, reducing transepidermal water loss and supporting sustained hydration in dry and mature skin.
Lecithin & Vitamin E
Emollient & AntioxidantNatural lecithin (phosphatidylcholine) in sesame oil acts as a natural emollient and hydration supporter. Combined with vitamin E tocopherols, these compounds protect skin cell membranes against oxidative damage and contribute to the smooth, supple skin feel after sesame oil massage.
Application
How to use
01
Ayurvedic Abhyanga body ritual
Warm 2–3 tablespoons of sesame oil by placing the bottle in warm water for 5 minutes. Starting from the extremities, massage with long strokes toward the heart on limbs, and gentle circular movements on joints. Leave for 15–20 minutes before showering.
02
Post-shower face ritual (dry/mature skin)
Apply 3–4 drops to slightly damp skin after toner. Massage upward with gentle motions for 30–60 seconds. The oleic acid penetrates gradually, leaving skin comfortable and nourished without heaviness.
03
Scalp & hair conditioning
Warm 1–2 tablespoons and massage into scalp for 5 minutes. Pull through hair lengths. Leave 30–60 minutes (or overnight), then shampoo. Sesame oil improves scalp comfort, hair softness and visible shine.
Ritual combinations
Pairs well with
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Unveiling Sesame Oil: A Timeless Treasure Reimagined by Azara Natural
The sesamin and sesamolin science — why these Sesamum indicum lignans are found in no other common plant oil, how they survive skin application to provide membrane-level antioxidant protection, and their 5,000-year history in Ayurvedic skin care.
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Frequently asked
Sesame oil is unique in its lignan content — sesamin and sesamolin are potent antioxidants found in meaningful concentrations only in Sesamum indicum. These compounds have been shown to survive skin application and remain active at the membrane level, providing sustained antioxidant protection not available from other common plant oils.
Yes — sesame oil is the traditional base oil for Abhyanga (Ayurvedic self-massage) in the Vata-pacifying tradition. Its warming, grounding qualities, excellent massage slip and deep nourishing properties make it ideal for the daily morning or evening self-massage ritual. Warm before use by placing the bottle in warm water for a few minutes.
Yes — for dry, normal and mature skin types. Apply 3–4 drops on damp skin after toner and massage for 30–60 seconds. For oily or acne-prone skin, sesame's oleic-rich profile may not be ideal — lighter oils such as radish or arugula are better suited to those skin types.
Yes — sesame oil is an excellent hair treatment oil. It improves scalp comfort, adds softness and visible shine to hair lengths, and conditions the hair follicle environment with consistent use. Apply warm, leave 30–60 minutes, then shampoo thoroughly.