6 uses for Sesame oil

1) As a restorative massage

Sesame is a medicinal plant renowned for its antioxidant action. It's one of the most popular oils for massage, as it doesn't leave a greasy film on the skin or even the hair. It is perfect for :

- Relieving back and neck pain: when massaged, its anti-inflammatory properties will help you relax and ease joint pain after a long day's work.

- Similarly, to repair dryness or relax after a long day's walking, or as a foot massage in heels

- To repair elbows and knees dried out or irritated by the cold and external aggressions in a winter massage.

- For a perfect manicure, massage cuticles. Sesame oil is nourishing and, thanks to its rich fatty-acid composition, helps to keep nails strong and smooth, and to remove cuticles and surrounding dry skin more easily.

2) For dull, dry, brittle hair

Sesame oil is one of the best oils for maintaining moisture, thanks to its richness in unsaturated fatty acids. It penetrates deep into the hair fiber to nourish it and help maintain hydration.

How to use it?

As an oil bath before shampooing. Apply Sesame oil to your lengths and leave on for several hours or overnight (the longer, the better) before washing your hair with a mild shampoo. Your hair will be nourished and protected against external aggressions.

You can also apply a few drops to your lengths before creating a protective hairstyle (like a braid) and before going to bed for a night-time treatment. It can also be used as a treatment oil in summer to protect dry ends.

3) As a facial treatment for mature skin.

Apply a few drops ofsesame oil to your face, massaging gently from the inside out. Thanks to its content of sesamoline, sesamin, sesamol and sesaminol, as well as vitamin E,sesame oil is renowned for its antioxidant powers. It will help slow the appearance of wrinkles or even reduce them. You can also complement its use with other oils such as:Hemp Oil, Apricot Oil or Rose Hip Oil.

4) Serum for dry lips.

In the same way as for your skin,Sesame Oil is perfect for damaged or dry lips. Apply a few drops to your lips, massaging circularly before going to bed. When you wake up, your lips will be soft and nourished!

5) For a relaxing bath

For a real moment of relaxation, pour a few drops of Sesame Oil into your bath.Sesame Oil will nourish and soften your skin, leaving it with a radiant, glowing complexion.

6) As a body treatment to tighten sagging skin

Ideal for distended skin after dieting, surgery or childbirth. Sesame oil helps firm skin and reduce stretch marks. You can use it on its own for a body massage, or incorporate it into your Moisturizing Milk Base for daily use.

As you can see,Sesame Oil is highly appreciated by the skin. Now that you've got plenty of ideas on how to use it, it's up to you!