The ingredient, explained
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Sesamum indicum seed oil is sesame seed oil. It belongs to the plant-derived fatty oils used in cosmetic products for skin conditioning and softening; the oil and its hydrogenated derivatives are separately named materials.
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What it is and what it does
About this ingredient: CIR published assessment: Plant-derived fatty acid oils ↗
A verified formulation role is not on file for this name.
A closer look
What the research shows
We have not yet published a checked study for this exact ingredient. This is a gap in our coverage, not a finding that research does not exist or that the ingredient is ineffective.
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Products containing this ingredient
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Names and identifiers
- INCI name on ingredient lists
- SESAMUM INDICUM SEED OIL
Other recorded names (1)
- Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
Sources for this ingredient record
- CIR published assessment: Plant-derived fatty acid oils ↗ · Recorded Sep 30, 2026
- Official product ingredient declaration ↗ · Recorded Aug 10, 2026