Sesamum

SES

6/10

Concern level

Moderate concern

Ambiguous plant-derived sesame ingredient name. In cosmetics, Sesamum commonly refers to sesame-derived materials such as sesame seed oil or sesame seed-derived powders/extracts used mainly for emollient, conditioning, or abrasive functions. Because the label is incomplete, the exact chemistry and performance cannot be confirmed from the INCI alone. ([pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Sesame-Oil?utm_source=openai))

Pore-clogging

Low

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

MoisturizingSupports Barrier Function

Chemical Properties

Typical Concentration

1.00% - 100.00%

CAS Number: 8008-74-0

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin5/10

oily skin4/10

sensitive skin4/10

acne prone4/10

mature skin5/10

normal skin5/10

Interactions

incompatible with: sesame allergy, high-friction physical exfoliation

Risks & Warnings

Primary concern is possible sesame allergy/contact sensitivity in susceptible individuals. If this name is intended to represent sesame oil, it is generally low-irritancy but may be mildly comedogenic in some users. Because the INCI is incomplete, formulation-specific risk cannot be fully assessed. ([pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Sesame-oil?utm_source=openai))

Vegan Cruelty-Free

Found In Products

La Mer