Sesame oil also contains several phenolic compounds, which give it its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These compounds include: tocopherol, pinoresinol, sesamin, sesamolin, sesaminol, sesamol

It also contains several essential fatty acids. These acids are effective moisturizers that can help keep your skin supple, soft, and hydrated oleic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, linoleic acid. Sesame oil contains omega 3 essential fatty acids, natural antioxidants (vitamin E), and vitamins B6 and K.