murphyHydrogenated Sesame Seed Oil
AKA: Sesame oil, Gingelly oil, Til oil
Plant-Derived
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginSesame is native to Africa and India, belonging to the Pedaliaceae family. Cold-pressed from the seeds. The oil is then hydrogenated through catalytic processing to increase stability. Major commercial sources include India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Hydrogenated Sesame Seed Oil is the end product of the controlled hydrogenation of Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
Family
Pedaliaceae (Sesame family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Binding
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant (CIR report on the ingredient group)
CIR report statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 546)
Not a Sensitizer (CIR report on the ingredient group)
CIR report statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 546)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR