01 August 2011

sesame oil

My sister-in-law asked me to dig around for some information on sesame oil to find out what makes it so great. And i'm glad to do it! She tells me it's been working wonders on her skin, leaving her soft and naturally glowing. The more skin alternatives I find the better. Having struggled with skin issues my whole life, I've recently become sort of obsessed with using only all natural, chemical-free products on my skin. My delicate skin! How could I torture you with chemicals?! I choose not to. So when I hear of new stuff, I try it!
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Here is what I found out about sesame oil:

  • It's one of the most important oils used in Ayurvedic medicine
  • Also known as gingelly or til oil
  • It's popular in oil bathing, as it calms an imbalanced Vata dosha
  • It provides natural protection against UV rays
  • It's antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory (really good for fighting blemishes!)
  • It's full of antioxidants
  • It's full of vitamin E, which is excellent for keeping skin hydrated and healthy
  • It draws oil soluble toxins out of the skin
  • It's used in oil pulling, for oral hygiene 


Basically, sesame oil is hydrating, it helps regenerate new cells, protects against UV rays, it attracts and extracts toxins, and it has very sanitary qualities. Plus it has awesome nutritional value being high in mono- and polyunsaturated fats, as well as being low in saturated fats. It's a win-win situation all around.
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I can say with confidence I'll be getting my hands on some of this miracle worker soon!

2 comments:

  1. Mmm! It is also delicious! Thanks for the useful info!

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  2. Very delicious! And you're welcome :) I'm going to pick some up for my ultimate pamper-spa day, yay!

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