Sesame Seed Oil is produced by the pressing and crushing of the seeds to release their oil. Sesame Seed oil is rich in vitamins E and B, and in minerals such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. It is an excellent emollient, and if used in dilution with other carrier oils, is a popular massage and aromatherapy carrier oil as it will not stain sheets. Sesame Seed Oil is slightly thicker than typical Carrier Oils. The oil might become cloudy at lower temperatures. We recommend placing the bottle in a hot water bath until the oil becomes clear. Users can expect a shelf life of 2 years with proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct sunlight).