Sesame Oil For Your Baby: Benefits And Precautions

Sesame oil for your baby

Sesame oil is very commonplace in Indian households. From North to South, it has been used as a cooking oil for a long time. But are you aware that it is also a miraculous ingredient for your baby’s skincare? Read on to know more!

What is Sesame oil?

Sesame oil is an oil derived from raw or toasted Sesame seeds. It is known as Til oil in Hindi and has many applications. Organic Sesame oil made from raw Sesame seeds has a lighter color while that from toasted Sesame seeds is darker in color and has a pronounced, slightly bitter flavor. Sesame seeds are one of the earliest crops known to be processed for oil – archaeologists have found that it was cultivated during the Indus Valley Civilization. Part of Indian culture since ancient times, Sesame oil has become an essential part of our lives today. The raw and roasted oil varieties are both used in cooking as well as in religious rituals across various parts of India. But that’s not all, Sesame oil also offers a host of benefits for your baby’s skin!

What are the benefits of Sesame oil?

Sesame oil is highly nutritious. The antioxidant compounds, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E in the oil help in boosting your baby’s immune system, and can help your baby stay strong through seasonal changes. Vitamin K is also essential for babies to be able to form clots and stop excessive bleeding, while Vitamin E helps to keep your little one’s skin moisturized. 

Protects your baby’s skin from dryness and irritation. Sesame oil is especially recommended for sensitive skin since it is high in linoleic acid which has antibacterial properties. Apart from these benefits, it is good for building bone and muscle strength. Its purifying effects help to cleanse the skin, seal in moisture, and prevent the skin from drying.

How to use Sesame oil for babies and kids?

Sesame oil for skin:

The best way to get the benefits of Sesame oil for your baby’s skin is to incorporate it into your baby’s massage routine. Oil massage has been a traditional baby care ritual in India for a long time, and Sesame oil has been a favourite choice for the same. Traditionally, it was performed by grandmothers or dais, women who specialized in giving massages to newborns and babies. Nowadays, however, it is mostly the mothers who massage their babies. Many doctors also recommend that, as the practice offers benefits for both moms and babies. An oil massage can help your baby and you feel calmer and happier. As it involves touch, it can help in creating a stronger mother-baby bond.

Choosing the right oil for your baby’s massage is essential to get its wonderful benefits. Rich in Linoleic acid, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E, massaging your baby with Sesame oil promotes overall growth and strengthens their bones. Its antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties also offer protection to your little one’s skin. It nourishes your baby’s skin from within and improves the skin’s texture as well. Sesame oil works wonder for babies with eczema as it soothes sensitive skin and moisturizes it deeply. Our Nourishing Baby Massage Oil contains 11 natural oils along with Sesame oil to provide your little one’s skin with complete nourishment. 

Sesame oil for hair:

The nourishing nature of Sesame oil makes it perfect to be used as a hair oil not just for your baby or kids, but for you as well! Just like their skin, your kid’s hair is delicate and needs a lot of care. Exposure to dust and pollution can make their hair dry and scalps itchy. Regular use of Sesame oil nourishes your little one’s scalp and hair deeply. It moisturizes the hair and makes them soft and easy to manage. Not only that but Sesame oil is also said to promote hair growth. So if you or your little one are suffering from hair fall or dry hair issues, give Sesame oil a try.

Precautions while using Sesame oil for your baby

Your baby’s skin needs extra love and care because it is much more delicate than yours. Babies’ and kids’ skin is at a developing stage. As such, it is more prone to infections, allergies, and irritation. Along with this, every kid’s skin is unique and reacts differently to different products. This is why you need to choose their skincare products very consciously.

Even though Sesame oil is natural and safe to be used on your baby’s skin, make sure to conduct a patch test before using it regularly. Apply a small amount of oil to your baby’s elbow and observe if there is any adverse reaction like a rash within 24-48 hours. If you see any signs of discomfort in your baby, discontinue the usage of Sesame oil and conduct your doctor immediately.

When introducing Sesame/ Sesame oil into your baby’s diet, introduce a little quantity at a time. Allergies can take up to 3-5 days or even more to show up on your little one, so wait for at least a week before feeding it again.

 When purchasing, ensure that you are buying a good quality Sesame oil that is unadulterated. Purchase from reputed vendors and always read the product label before you buy!

Sesame oil is a wonderful natural oil that can offer your baby’s skin and hair some really wonderful benefits. But as always, you must be extra careful while using any product on your little one’s skin. We hope that with this article, you will be able to understand how to use it so that it is just right for you and your baby!

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