Antioxidant ingredient
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Extract
INCI: Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
An aqueous or hydroalcoholic extract from sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum) rich in lignans and polyphenols, used in cosmetics for antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits, distinct from the fatty seed oil.
Also known as: sesame seed extract
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Benefits
- ✓Lignans (sesamol, sesamolin, sesamin) provide strong antioxidant protection
- ✓Anti-inflammatory polyphenols help calm reactive skin
- ✓Skin-conditioning and mild moisturizing effect
Watch for
- ⚠Cross-reactivity possible in individuals with sesame allergy
