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Sesame oil is widely used in Indian cuisine, and we are well aware of its health benefits, but it's beauty benefits are often ignored. According to Ssidharth Goel, Director, KNG AGRO Food, and Amardeep Sachdeva, Dietician, KNG AGRO Food, sesame oil is great for your skin and can also treat cracked heels! Here's a list of a whole bunch of its beauty benefits.
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Can heal and prevent sunburns: Sesame oil is an excellent sunscreen as it prevents sun's ultraviolet rays from damaging the skin. It also protects your skin from smoke and air pollutants by acting as a natural barrier.
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Good for baby’s skin: It acts as an excellent moisturiser and prevent a baby's skin from drying and can also soothe diaper rashes.
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Can treat cracked heels-- Rub some sesame oil on your cracked heels at night and cover your feet with cotton socks. Do this for a couple of weeks and you should have soft and smooth heels.
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Can treat acne--Sesame seed oil has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties which help in treating existing pimples and stop new acne from appearing.
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Has anti-ageing properties-- Sesame oil contains fatty acids, such as oleic, palmitic, stearic and linoleic acid that are effective moisturisers which keep skin soft. It also contains vitamin A and C, which are effective in reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
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Treats dry and flaky scalp-- Dry and flaky scalp usually leads to dandruff. The vitamins, nutrients and minerals in sesame seed oil, along with its anti-fungal properties are an excellent treatment for a dry and flaky scalp.
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Reduces the appearance of scars-- Sesame oil is rich in vitamin E, which is great for preventing scars from cuts and wounds.
