murphySodium Sesameseedate
AKA: Sodium sesame oil, Sesame oil sodium salt
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginSesame (Sesamum indicum) belongs to the Pedaliaceae family, native to India and Africa. Cold-pressed from sesame seeds to obtain the oil. Fatty acids are then saponified with sodium hydroxide to create the sodium salt.
Sodium Sesameseedate is the sodium salt of the fatty acids derived from Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Family
Pedaliaceae (Sesame family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
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Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Surfactant Emulsifying
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Mixes oil and water
Controls product thickness
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