Mother Nature has gifted us with so many magical ingredients that help you to stay young and beautiful. Oils are one such nature’s wonder and most amazing beauty ingredients on the earth. They have been used from 1000s of years all over the world for almost everything: skin, hair, food, hands and nails. Sesame oil is among the most extensively used oils in Ayurvedic medicine. If this oil was not there, 40 % of Ayurvedic formulas would be almost non-existent. Sesame oil qualities have never been limited to the kitchen. It is used as a main ingredient in various beauty products available in the market. As it all natural and has no harmful ingredients, you can use it for skin and hair care without any worry. Find out what kind of benefits sesame oil provides for hair and skin so you can look and feel younger.
Sesame oil is named as “The Queen Of Oils” in Ayurveda since it provides lots of health benefits. The oil is also recognized as Til oil, Benne oil or Gingelly oil. It is loaded with Vitamin A, E and B complex, which are useful to nourish and rejuvenate the skin. It also contains minerals like copper phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, iron, calcium and zinc in high amount. It has anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antiviral properties. It is also rich in different types of antioxidants that are highly helpful in fighting off the free radicals and pulls toxins from the skin. The oil helps to fade out dark spots, prevent blackheads and clear pimples. You should use 100% pure sesame seed oil (unrefined) for skin and hair.
Make a scrub by mixing 1tsp sesame seed oil and ½ tsp baking soda/rice powder. Use this mixture, just like a normal scrub on your skin and rinse it with warm water. Then, again rinse with cold water for closing the open pores.
For Glowing Skin
Mix ½ cup sesame oil and ¼ cup apple cider vinegar & water (each) in a bowl. Splash water on the face and apply this mixture every night as a night cream to get a glowing skin.
For Sore feet and Cracked Heels
Massage the mixture of sesame oil (1 Tbsp) and peppermint essential oil (5 drops) on your feet and then cover them with socks. Leave it for overnight.
To detoxify The Skin
Apply warm sesame oil on your skin and wash it with lukewarm water after 15 minutes.
For Sunscreen
Use the oil daily on your face and body. This decrease the sun exposure also decelerate the aging effects.
For Blemishes
Massage sesame oil on the face and neck then wipe off the oil with the help of a sponge and warm water. This lighten the skin blemishes.
For Acne Treatment
Make a paste of turmeric & sesame oil and apply it on the acne breakouts daily at night: 20 minutes before going to bed. Leave it for overnight.
Just massage sesame oil with any other oil on the scalp and hair in a circular motion for 5-10 minutes before shampooing.
For Dandruff
Massage sesame oil into the scalp using your finger tips before going to bed and leave it for all night. You should cover every part of the scalp. Wash the hair in the morning. For the best results, use sesame oil daily for 30 days.
For Dryness
Make a mixture of 1 Tbsp ginger root juice, sesame oil and fresh lemon juice (each). Apply the mixture to the scalp and allow it to dry. After that, shampoo your hair as usual.
For Hair Shine
Simply, rub 2-3 drops of the oil between your hands and apply on the dry hair. It will work as a leave-in conditioner.
For Deep Conditioning
Warm the oil and mix it with any deep conditioner. Apply on the hair and leave it for at least 1 hour. Then, shampoo your hair as usual. For maximum results, leave mixture on the hair overnight.
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Sesame Oil Benefits for Skin
This natural oil is good for both, dry and oily skin. It repairs the damaged skin and retains skin moisture. It even helps the people suffering from eczema, acne or psoriasis. It decreases the skin blemishes and appearance of fine lines & wrinkles so you look younger. It keeps the skin hydrated, rejuvenated, moisturized & nourished and thus, provide healthy and glowing skin. It works as a natural sunscreen, blocking 30% of harmful UV rays. It also reduces the effect of free radicals that leads to sunburn and sun damage. It detoxifies the skin by pulling toxins from the skin and removing blackheads. Just massage the oil lightly to the skin and you can protect yourself from the chlorine effects in swimming pools.How to use Sesame Oil for Skin
For CleansingMake a scrub by mixing 1tsp sesame seed oil and ½ tsp baking soda/rice powder. Use this mixture, just like a normal scrub on your skin and rinse it with warm water. Then, again rinse with cold water for closing the open pores.
For Glowing Skin
Mix ½ cup sesame oil and ¼ cup apple cider vinegar & water (each) in a bowl. Splash water on the face and apply this mixture every night as a night cream to get a glowing skin.
For Sore feet and Cracked Heels
Massage the mixture of sesame oil (1 Tbsp) and peppermint essential oil (5 drops) on your feet and then cover them with socks. Leave it for overnight.
To detoxify The Skin
Apply warm sesame oil on your skin and wash it with lukewarm water after 15 minutes.
For Sunscreen
Use the oil daily on your face and body. This decrease the sun exposure also decelerate the aging effects.
For Blemishes
Massage sesame oil on the face and neck then wipe off the oil with the help of a sponge and warm water. This lighten the skin blemishes.
For Acne Treatment
Make a paste of turmeric & sesame oil and apply it on the acne breakouts daily at night: 20 minutes before going to bed. Leave it for overnight.
Sesame Oil Benefits for Hair
Sesame oil is considered as highly nourishing oil for hair. It controls dryness and flakiness and thus prevents hair loss. It promotes hair growth by increasing blood circulation. It increases the volume, shine, and strength of the hair. Its antibacterial properties help to clear scalp infection. The oil nourishes the hair shafts & roots and makes them strong. It has replenishing and rejuvenating properties so the oil is beneficial for hair having split ends and prone to breakage & brittleness. Massaging oil in scalp helps to get relief from stress thanks to its cooling properties. It treats the pre-mature hair graying and dandruff. It works as a natural sunscreen for hair and protect it from harmful UV rays.How to use Sesame Oil for Hair
For Hair Growth & Hair LossJust massage sesame oil with any other oil on the scalp and hair in a circular motion for 5-10 minutes before shampooing.
For Dandruff
Massage sesame oil into the scalp using your finger tips before going to bed and leave it for all night. You should cover every part of the scalp. Wash the hair in the morning. For the best results, use sesame oil daily for 30 days.
For Dryness
Make a mixture of 1 Tbsp ginger root juice, sesame oil and fresh lemon juice (each). Apply the mixture to the scalp and allow it to dry. After that, shampoo your hair as usual.
For Hair Shine
Simply, rub 2-3 drops of the oil between your hands and apply on the dry hair. It will work as a leave-in conditioner.
For Deep Conditioning
Warm the oil and mix it with any deep conditioner. Apply on the hair and leave it for at least 1 hour. Then, shampoo your hair as usual. For maximum results, leave mixture on the hair overnight.
Video of Sesame Seeds for Skin from youtube:
Video of Sesame Oil for Hair from youtube:
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