Sesame, commonly known as benne, is a flowering plant in the family Sesamum. There are many wild relatives in Africa and in India. It has become widely naturalized in tropical areas all over the world and is grown for its edible, pod-shaped seeds.

Sesame oil is more popular as a cooking oil but did you know it is equally effective for gaining healthy and glowing skin? For those looking to get rid of chemical laden creams, Sesame oil is a wonderful natural substitute. Due to some unique properties of Sesame oil, a topical application of the same gives a natural finish and suppleness to our skin. 

A very popular cooking oil for us Indians is Sesame oil. I still remember walking with my grandmother with oil bottles in hand during my childhood. We would go to the nearest press to collect the oil that she would have ordered few days before. Those days this was how everyone got their supply of oils! Sesame oil can be not only used for cooking but also to moisturize skin, hair, etc.