All About Sesame Seed Oil!
Sesame seed oil is cold pressed from sesame seeds, also called Benne seeds. These seeds come from the annual, Sesamum indicum. This plant grows mostly, two to three feet tall, but some can grow over six feet tall. It thrives in hot climates and is not frost tolerate. It has lavender to pink colored blooms with pods containing sesame seeds. Once the pods burst the seeds are harvested by machines. Sesame seeds can range in colors: brown, yellow, red, black ivory. The darker the seeds, the more flavor they have. Sesame seeds have a nutty flavor.
There is a definite flavor distinction between the two. The lighter color has a delicate nutty flavor while the darker color has a much stronger flavor, a pungent taste.
Anti-viral, Anti-bacterial, Anti-inflammatory Has rich sources of vitamins and minerals. Has the benefits of vitamin E and B6 with minerals: magnesium, copper, calcium, iron and zinc. Has omega 6 fatty acids and lignans. Shelf life is one year. It's a heavy oil and should be blended with lighter oils for skin, hair or scalp formulations. USES: Cooking, as a topping or garnish, for massages, commercial and homemade skin care, hair and scalp conditions SKIN CARE: Soothing, Softening, Conditioning, Moisturizing, Nourishing, Fights and Kills Bacteria, Prevents Bacterial Spread USEFUL FOR: dry skin, oily skin, dry itchy skin, cracked skin, calluses, fungus, acne, mature skin, dry scalp, dandruff, massages and more! DRY SKIN: Moisturizes, soothes and comforts CRACKED SKIN: Softens cracked heels and calluses FUNGUS: Helpful for Athletes Foot fungus; toxins are attracted to its molecules then washed away with hot water and mild soap. BACTERIA: Protects against pimples, acne, blemishes. Prevents the spread of bacterial growth. Provides acne relief. MATURE SKIN: Restores moisture, softness and flexibility, aiding in a youthful appearance. Tightens skin, especially, around the nose controlling the enlargement of pores, as skin ages. SCALP CONDITIONS: Moisturizes dry scalp which causes irritating dandruff. Kills bacteria. Helps get rid of dandruff. Soothes, conditions and nourishes scalp. PAIN RELIEVING: Soothes and comforts muscles and joints; helpful for Rheumatoid arthritis. Helps improve joint flexibility.
Sesame seed oil is quickly absorbed and penetrates the skin. Skin of all ages from babies, teens to adults can all benefit from using this natural oil! It's found in many homemade skin care products: massage oils, bath oils and sun care oils, too.
Spencer’s Farm, natural, foot scrubs contain sesame seed oil and other natural ingredients. They soothe, comfort and soften skin! Eliminate cracked heels, calluses and Athlete's foot fungus!
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Sesame Seed oil has two colors: pale yellow-green and a dark brown-red. 
