Development and Composition of Skin Cream Utilizing Sesame Seed Oil Extract
Abstract
Sesame seeds contain a wealth of nutrients that have numerous health-promoting properties for humans. It contains numerous unsaturated fatty acids, tocopherols, phytosterols, lignans, phenylpropanoids, and minerals. In traditional medicine, the oil of sesame seeds is used to treat rheumatism and lower blood pressure. In this study, biotechnological characterization of oil extracted from sesame seeds grown in Turbat, Baluchistan, Pakistan was carried out via UV-spectroscopy, RP-HPLC, and Aflatoxin test by ELISA assay, Gas Chromatography, and anti-microbial assays. UV spectrum of 80% ethanol extract of sesame seed oil showed λmax at 260 nm and 290 nm indicating the presence of phenolic compounds in this predominantly oil compounds mixture. RP-HPLC of 80% ethanol extract of sesame seed oil showed several peaks at 280 nm which was demonstrated by the presence of lignans and phenolic compounds. ELISA-based Aflatoxin test revealed the presence of <2 % aflatoxin. A sesame oil-based moisturizer was formulated comprised of sesame oil, natural honey, and beeswax.