On Mon, 17 Jun 2002 11:01:43 -0600, Jana Eagle <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>I have read that sesame oil has a natural SPF though very low, about
>5.  I use that on my skin and on my daughter's skin when we are out in
>the sun.

5 sounds very high. Then there must be a UV chemical in it.
I heard about jojoba to "have" (add) a SPF of 0.5
to a sun protection oil.
Maybe it should read 0.5

Anyway I use sesame oil for ayurvedic self-massage from time to time in the
morning (and lately red palm oil on my face).

Amadeus S.