Can I use SATTVA Sesame Oil for cooking or frying?

SATTVA Sesame Oil 250 ml is explicitly intended for external use scenarios such as body application, scalp oiling, hair masks, and massage. It is not designed for culinary purposes, and you should not use it for heating or frying.

Because this is an unrefined oil, it retains the seed’s naturally present fatty acids, which give it a rich texture and softening feel on the skin. However, the refining process that makes oils suitable for high-heat cooking involves steps that remove certain natural compounds and stabilize the oil for thermal stress. Using unrefined sesame oil for frying can lead to rapid smoke point degradation, potentially creating harmful compounds and altering the flavor profile in an undesirable way.

If you are looking for a sesame oil for cooking, please seek out a product specifically labeled as refined or toasted for culinary use. For your skincare and massage routine, this unrefined version is ideal as it keeps more of the seed’s naturally present fatty acids, which contribute to its substantial feel and ability to form a light lipid layer on the skin.