Ingredient
Sesame Oil
Plant oil · INCI: Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
Reviewed by Elysiana, licensed esthetician
How we read it
Clogs pores for some people. Fine for many, worth watching if you're mid-breakout.
Is Sesame Oil comedogenic?
Sometimes. Sesame Oil is potentially pore-clogging, so we read it as one to use with caution. Plenty of people use it without trouble; if you're actively treating acne, it's worth watching.
Why we read it this way
Sesame seed oil is a rich, aromatic oil with a long history in body and massage products. It sits in the middle of our pore-clogging references, flagged but not at the top, so we read it as one to use with caution on acne-prone facial skin.
Its usual home is body oils and traditional preparations, where it is applied generously. A small amount in a facial formula is a much smaller concern.
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