A rich, nutty, warming oil traditionally valued for nourishment, massage, hair care, and everyday cooking. Sesame oil is naturally abundant in unsaturated fats, vitamin E, and antioxidant compounds, and has been used for generations across Indian kitchens and traditional body-care practices.
This is a deeply nourishing, versatile oil — equally at home in the kitchen and in a traditional skin or hair ritual.
Benefits
Skin (Face & Body)
- Deeply nourishes dry, rough, or depleted skin
- Helps soften and improve skin texture
- Supports the skin’s natural moisture barrier
- Helps protect skin from dryness and environmental stress
- Particularly suited to body massage and dry-weather care
- Leaves skin supple, conditioned, and comfortably nourished
Hair & Scalp
- Nourishes dry scalp and roots
- Helps soften coarse, dry, or brittle hair
- Conditions dry ends and helps reduce the appearance of frizz
- Supports healthy-looking hair with regular oiling
- Works well as a base oil for herbal and essential-oil hair blends
- Particularly suited to pre-wash scalp and hair treatments
Cooking
- Suitable for everyday cooking when using food-grade sesame oil
- Adds a naturally rich, nutty depth to food
- Can be used for sautéing, stir-frying, tempering, marinades, and dressings
- Traditionally used in many South Indian preparations, particularly pickles and podis
- A versatile alternative to highly refined cooking oils
- Naturally contains unsaturated fats and antioxidant compounds
How to Use
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For skin: Massage a small amount into damp skin after bathing or use as a body and massage oil
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For hair: Massage into the scalp and lengths before washing
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For cooking: Use for sautéing, tempering, marinades, pickles, podis, or wherever its distinctive flavour complements the dish
- Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
