Description:
This pack includes five bottles of cold-pressed sesame oil, suited to families who use oil regularly or prefer to keep a spare on hand.
This is a cold-pressed sesame oil that may be used as one option for infant massage.
Families choose different products based on their baby's skin, their own preferences, and advice from their health professional. There is no single oil that suits every baby, so it's important to notice how your baby's skin responds over time.
Sesame oil has a long history of use in infant care across different cultures and has also been studied in infant massage research. It contains naturally occurring fatty acids, including linoleic acid, along with antioxidants and vitamin E. These help support the skin's protective barrier and maintain hydration (Oboulbiga et al., 2023; Namiki, 2007; Thiele et al., 1999; Ansari et al., 2014).
Using oil in infant massage
A small amount of oil can help your hands move more easily over your baby's skin. This can make the massage feel smoother and more comfortable for both of you.
You can also massage without oil, especially when you are first trying a new product or doing a patch test. Some research has found that using oil during massage may lead to greater changes in areas such as growth and circulation compared to massage alone (Mirmohammadali et al., 2015; Agarwal et al., 2000; Kale et al., 2025).
What matters most is choosing what feels right for your baby and adjusting based on their skin and cues.
Important safety considerations
• Always patch test before using a new product
• Do not use on broken skin or areas affected by eczema
• Do not use if your baby has a sesame allergy or a known family history of sesame allergy
• Keep noticing how your baby's skin responds over time
Sesame is a recognised food allergen. While allergy is uncommon, it still needs to be considered when choosing a product (Adatia & Abrams, 2017). Patch testing and ongoing monitoring are important, as skin responses can change over time.
Infant massage can be done with or without oil. The most important thing is to follow your baby's cues and comfort.
References:
Adatia, A., Clarke, A. E., Yanishevsky, Y., & Ben-Shoshan, M. (2017). Sesame allergy: current perspectives. Journal of asthma and allergy, 10, 141-151. https://doi.org/10.2147/JAA.S113612
Agarwal, K. N., Gupta, A., Pushkarna, R., Bhargava, S. K., Faridi, M. M., & Prabhu, M. K. (2000). Effects of massage & use of oil on growth, blood flow & sleep pattern in infants. The Indian journal of medical research, 112, 212-217.
Ansari, M. A., Fatima, Z., & Hameed, S. (2014). Sesamol: a natural phenolic compound with promising anticandidal potential. Journal of pathogens, 2014, 895193. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/895193
Kale, Emine & Cigdem, Zerrin & Yavaş Çelik, Melike & Kale, Yusuf. (2025). EFFECT OF MASSAGE APPLIED WITH SESAME OIL ON GROWTH AND STRESS SYMPTOMS IN PRETERM INFANTS. Interciencia. 10.59671/jzdfj.
Mirmohammadali, M., Mehrparvar, A.H., Jamali, Z., Kazemi, S. and Ramezani, M. (2015) ‘The effect of massage with sesame oil on growth parameters of healthy infants: a randomized controlled trial', Journal of Research in Health Sciences, 15(4), pp. 241-246.
Namiki M. (2007). Nutraceutical functions of sesame: a review. Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 47(7), 651-673. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408390600919114
Oboulbiga, E. B., Douamba, Z., Compaoré-Sérémé, D., Semporé, J. N., Dabo, R., Semde, Z., Tapsoba, F. W., Hama-Ba, F., Songré-Ouattara, L. T., Parkouda, C., & Dicko, M. H. (2023). Physicochemical, potential nutritional, antioxidant and health properties of sesame seed oil: a review. Frontiers in nutrition, 10, 1127926. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2023.1127926
Thiele, J. J., Weber, S. U., & Packer, L. (1999). Sebaceous gland secretion is a major physiologic route of vitamin E delivery to skin. The Journal of investigative dermatology, 113(6), 1006-1010. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1523-1747.1999.00794.x