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What is Perilla Seed Oil?

This oil is made from the seeds of the Perilla frutescens, a leafy, bushy herb in the mint family that’s also known as “wild basil” (because it’s often mistaken for basil), “purple mint,” “rattlesnake weed,” and “Shiso.”

Traditionally grown in Asian countries, Perilla came to the U.S. in the late 1800s, brought by Asian immigrants. It has a strong, minty smell (though some have described it as more similar to cinnamon or licorice), and likes light to medium moist well-drained and rich soil, along with a lot of sun. It can grow up to four feet tall, with serrated leaves that turn purple to red in the fall.

Both the young leaves and the seedlings are edible on this plant, raw or cooked. The leaves are often used as a spice, cooked, or fried, and may be combined with rice, fish, soups, and vegetables. You can add the seedlings to salads, and older leaves for flavoring in just about anything.

In Asia, immature flower clusters are used in soups and chilled tofu, and the seeds to spice up tempura and miso. The Japanese also use it to make pickled plums, called “umeboshi plums.” In the U.S., perilla Essential Oil is often used to flavor foods, candies, and sauces. Both the leaves and the seeds have many good-for-you nutrients, including protein, fatty acids, and disease-fighting antioxidants.

Perilla seed oil is also a healthy cooking oil, commonly used in Korean cuisine. You can use it to sauté vegetables, in salad dressings, or in other low-temperature cooking settings.

Historically, perilla was used internally to treat asthma, to soothe a stomachache, to relieve muscle spasms, and to treat coughs. Today, new research has shown the plant has exciting potential for your skin.

How Perilla Benefits Skin: Fatty Acids

Perilla stands out as far as what it offers the skin—especially sensitive skin.

We’re talking now about the oil pressed from the seeds. This is considered a “Carrier Oil”, and it’s a great source of several different essential fatty acids, which are especially helpful for sensitive skin.

Perilla was acknowledged as a powerful source of essential fatty acids in a 2011 study. “In comparing to other plant oils,” researchers wrote, “perilla seed oil consistently contains one of the highest proportion of omega-3 (ALA) fatty acids, at 54-64%. The omega-6 (linoleic acid) component is usually around 14% and omega-9 (Oleic acid) is also present in perilla oil.”

These EFAs protect against environmental stressors to keep your skin looking young and refreshed.

Other Benefits of Perilla Oil

Could there be any ingredient more perfect for sensitive skin?

Perilla also provides the following skin benefits:

• Antioxidants: If you want to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, antioxidants are key.
• Cleansing: This means the oil can help minimize the appearance of large pores, giving your skin a smoother, more flawless look while helping to reduce the risk of oily skin and clogged pores.
• Removes dirt and impurities: Because of its cleansing properties, this oil is well known as a powerful skin cleanser.