Sesame oil contains vitamin E in abundance along with vitamin B complex and vitamin A which helps nourish and rejuvenate skin. Other beneficial nutrients in sesame oil include phosphorus, copper, calcium, zinc and magnesium. It is also known to contain potent antioxidants that can be beneficial for reversing skin aging. It is mostly used for cooking, but apart from that it is used for skin care, hair care, etc. Sesame oil is also used in many ayurvedic medicines, for treating various ailments. Sesame oil gets absorbed by the skin easily, and is used for body massage. Sesame oil is an anti-oxidant, and helps to neutralize the oxygen radicals beneath the skin tissue. Sesame oil for skin is used to soothe sunburns. It is anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory. It is used to treat fungal diseases, like athletes foot. Vitamin E in sesame oil makes it a very good emollient and moisturizer, which, if used regularly, keeps your skin moisturized, healthy, hydrated and nourished. The antioxidants that it contains help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and help you maintain youthful skin for a longer time. Sesame oil is also very beneficial in the cure and prevention of acne due to its oil pulling properties.