Ingredient
Sesame Seed Extract
INCI name: Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Sesame Seed Extract
What it is
A non-oil extract of sesame (Sesamum indicum) seeds containing lignans such as sesamin and sesamolin along with other polyphenols. It is used as a skin-conditioning and mildly antioxidant additive in moisturizers and serums.
How it works
Its lignan and polyphenol content contributes mild antioxidant activity and helps support the skin's surface hydration and softness.
What it does
Emollient
Skin conditioning
Antioxidant
Concerns to know
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Contact allergen
Can act as a skin sensitiser for a minority of people; patch test if your skin is reactive.