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With a rich nutty flavor, sesame has very high oil content and hence can easily moisturize your dry grey hair. They come in different varieties and, maybe, in black, brown, red, and tan in colour. The nutritional composition of all sesame seeds is more or less the same, except that the black variety has exceptionally high amount of antioxidants and anti-aging benefits.

Research suggests that antioxidants present in black sesame seeds can counteract or neutralize the effect of free radicals that damage cells and cause aging (including grey hair, hair loss and wrinkles).

Sesame seeds are a good source of hair nourishing vitamins and minerals such as copper, manganese, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, Vitamin B1, amino acids, selenium, melanin, and dietary fiber. Plus, these tiny seeds also contain natural antioxidants – sesamin, sesamolin, and sesamol.

Black Sesame Seed can nourish the body organs and blood and bring nutrition to the hair and skin. Instead of applying creams, oils and hair masks, it is good to regularly eat a tablespoon of black sesame seeds for the health of hair and skin.

Using sesame oil for hair

1. Mix sesame oil and coconut oil in a bowl.
2. Using your fingertips, start massaging the oil into your scalp and then work it into your hair.
3. Once your hair is covered in the oil blend, wrap it with a hot towel.
4. Leave it on for 30-40 minutes and then rinse the oil out with a mild shampoo.

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