murphySesame Oil
AKA: Sesamum indicum Oil, Sesame Seed Oil
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginSesame (Sesamum indicum) is native to Africa and belongs to the Pedaliaceae family, now cultivated globally including Mexico. Cold-pressed from sesame seeds to obtain the base oil. Further processed through transesterification with glycereth-8 to create the final ingredient.
Sesame Oil Glycereth-8 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of glycereth-8 with Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Family
Pedaliaceae (Sesame family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8008-74-0
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing Surfactant
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Removes Impurities
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR