SESAMUM INDICUM SEED EXTRACT

Sesamum indicum or sesame is a plant that is mainly native to tropical regions. The ingredient is extracted from the seeds and consists of various fatty acids such as palmitic acid, linoleic and linolenic acid, as well as other mostly unsaturated fatty acids. (1)
It also has an antioxidant effect. (2) It is also often used in cosmetic products because of the myristic acid it contains, which acts as a stabilizing emulsifier. (1) It has been classified as safe in a safety assessment for cosmetic ingredients. (3)

(1) Wei P, Zhao F, Wang Z, Wang Q, Chai X, Hou G, Meng Q. Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.): A Comprehensive Review of Nutritional Value, Phytochemical Composition, Health Benefits, Development of Food, and Industrial Applications. Nutrients. 2022 Sep 30;14(19):4079. doi: 10.3390/nu14194079. PMID: 36235731; PMCID: PMC9573514

(2) Yin Wan et.al.; The relationship of antioxidant components and antioxidant activity of sesame seed oil; J. Sci-Fi Food Aric, 2015, 95, pages 2571-2578

(3) Johnson, W., Jr, Bergfeld, W. F., Belsito, D. V., Hill, R. A., Klaassen, C. D., Liebler, D. C., Marks, J. G., Jr, Shank, R. C., Slaga, T. J., Snyder, P. W., & Andersen, F. A. (2011). Amended safety assessment of Sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil, hydrogenated sesame seed oil, Sesamum indicum (sesame) oil unsaponifiables, and sodium sesameseedate. International journal of toxicology, 30(3 Suppl), 40S-53S. https://doi.org/10.1177/1091581811406987