Using Sesame Seed Oil in Cosmetics
When using sesame seed oil in your cosmetics be sure to purchase cold-pressed or expeller pressed sesame seed oil. This type is clear and almost odorless. Avoid roasted sesame seed oil which is dark in color and has a strong smell. This type is used in cooking.
Ancient Rose Perfume Oil
The Greek botanist Theophrastus said that the scent of roses was captured by sesame seed oil better than any other oil. Here is a recipe for a perfume oil made with roses.
You will need:- 1 bowl of fresh fragrant rose petals
- sesame seed oil
Pour enough oil over the rose petals so that the petals are covered. Let sit for a day. The next day strain the oil and remove the rose petals. Replace with more fresh rose petals. Continue for a few days until the sesame seed oil has absorbed the scent of the roses. Bottle the oil and store in a cool dry place.