Sesame oil ingredients
Sesame oil contains many elements that are of great importance to the health of the body in general and hair in particular, as the components of sesame oil include: [1]
A group of oils, such as sesamol, sesamin, and sesame, have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Vitamin E which also has antioxidant properties.
B complex vitamins, such as riboflavin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, niacin, folic acid, and pyridoxine.
Amino acids that help build proteins.
Minerals, such as copper, iron, manganese, calcium, selenium, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus.
Benefits of sesame oil for hair
Sesame oil provides many benefits for hair, due to the many elements it contains that are effective for hair health. The most important benefits of sesame oil for hair include:
Stimulate hair growth
Massaging your scalp with sesame oil helps stimulate hair growth, as it helps provide hair follicles with the nutrition they need for healthy growth. It also contains essential fatty acids, vitamin E, phosphorus and other nutrients that strengthen your hair from the inside and prevent breakage. Using sesame oil for hair also helps heal any damage caused by chemicals used during any hair treatments or coloring. [1][2]
Treatment of premature graying
Sesame oil has properties that make it help darken hair, as it enhances the production of melanin, thus treating premature graying, and turning hair that has turned gray prematurely into a darker color. Sesame oil can be massaged into your scalp and hair. [1][2]
Sesame oil is also used in some hair dyes and cosmetics intended to darken hair. Care should be taken to use sesame oil for hair to maintain its natural color for a long time, thus ensuring prevention of premature graying.[1][2]
Hair loss treatment
Sesame oil is characterized by containing omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. These essential fatty acids are among the most important nutrients that the body needs in the diet.
A study conducted in 2017 indicated that a deficiency in these fatty acids can affect hair health and cause hair loss and thinning, so using sesame oil to obtain these fatty acids can improve hair growth and treat hair loss.[1]
Read also: Causes of hair loss
Dry hair treatment
Sesame oil is a natural moisturizer, so it can help soften hair and make its strands appear softer, as sesame oil contains a group of healthy fatty acids that work to moisturize hair, so sesame oil is added to hair care products, such as shampoos and creams, and these fatty acids include the following: [3]
Palmitic acid
Linoleic acid
Linolenic acid
Oleic acid
fatty acid
For more: Dry hair treatment
Dandruff treatment
Dandruff appears as a result of dry skin, sensitivity to hair products, and fungal growth on the scalp. Using sesame oil on the hair helps get rid of these problems that cause dandruff.[1]
Sesame oil can also be used as a cleansing oil, as it removes grease, dirt, dead skin, toxins, and other pollutants that have accumulated on the scalp, as sesame oil has antibacterial properties that ensure the scalp is cleaned and free of bacteria and pollutants.[1]
Enhance hair strength and shine
Using a sesame oil hair mask may help strengthen hair follicles, prevent breakage and split ends, and can also reduce the amount of water that each strand of hair absorbs during showering, as too much water inside a strand of hair makes it swell, which causes the follicle to weaken and become damaged. Therefore, sesame oil helps make hair longer, stronger, and shinier. [3]
Head lice treatment
Sesame oil has antibacterial properties, so using it regularly helps get rid of any fungi, bacteria, or microbes on the scalp, which in turn helps get rid of head lice and any other problems that arise from hair full of bacteria. Sesame oil can be used to treat head lice as a carrier oil for essential oils, such as neem oil and tea tree oil.[1]
Protect hair from the sun
Prolonged exposure to the scorching sun can cause multiple hair problems. Sesame oil provides natural protection from harmful ultraviolet rays, as sesame oil for hair acts as a protective layer that protects the hair from the harmful effects of the sun's rays.[1]
Ways to use sesame oil for hair
Sesame oil can be used for hair in several ways, including the following:[1]
Eating sesame seeds: Eating a tablespoon of sesame seeds every day in the morning helps stimulate hair growth, as it contains magnesium and calcium, which are necessary for hair growth.
Use in cooking: Sesame oil can be added to daily meals to benefit from the effective nutrients important for hair health.
Oil for massaging the scalp and hair: Sesame oil can be used to massage the hair and scalp, as it nourishes the hair from the inside out.
Sesame hair mask: Sesame oil can be added to any hair mask, as its use will add more health benefits to the hair.