5 Reasons Why Hemp Seed Oil Is Amazing for Your Skin
The Best Hemp Seed Oil For Skin Care
For a multi-use serum that's moisturizing and lightweight at the same time, try adding the best hemp seed oils for skin care to your daily routine. Hemp seed oil contains little to no THC or CBD [the main components of a cannabis plant] and is instead extracted for its healthy fatty acid profile. Because of this, plus being mega loaded with anti-oxidants and omega-3, omega-6, and polyunsaturated fatty acids, it has quickly become a staple in the beauty world.
Benefits of Hemp Seed Oil for Skin
#1 Acts as a hydrator/ pulls in moisture: Hemp seed oil is high in omega acids 3, 6, and 9, all of which help hydrate the skin without clogging your pores. The EFA (essential fatty acids) profile in Hemp Seed Oil is very similar to our skin’s natural lipids (fats), meaning that it’s perfect for skincare. That’s because it can easily be absorbed into your skin, right down into the deepest layers through the epidermis. Not only do EFAs make your skin more elastic and softly resilient, they also contribute to stronger, shinier hair. Hemp seed oil is also a humectant, so it draws moisture to the skin. If you continue daily use over time, this will actually improve your skin’s ability retain moisture.
#2 Anti-ageing: Not only does Hemp seed oil moisturize and soothe the skin, it also has anti-aging properties. It firms, rejuvenates and tightens your skin while leaving it supple, plump and luscious, counterbalancing signs of ageing such as wrinkles and fine lines. The linoleic acid and oleic acids found in hemp oil can’t be produced by the body but can play a crucial role in skin health and anti-ageing. It is also loaded with antioxidants including vitamins A, C, and E which help protect your skin against environmental damage.
#3 Anti-inflammatory: Those same omega acids also help lower inflammation in the skin. What’s more, it also contains GLA - gamma linoleic acid – which is an anti-inflammatory.
#4 Soothes skin: Hemp seed oil is rich in fatty acids, which help hydrate and soothe inflamed skin. It gently repairs stressed, dehydrated and damaged skin, giving you a youthful glow. It can also be a solution to redness, discolouration, soreness, dull greasy skin, rashes and a lacklustre complexion, evening out your skintone and reducing blotchiness.
#5 Anti-Acneic: Every day, more and more people are turning to Hemp Seed Oil, and the internet is full of accounts of how it’s helped those who’ve long suffered from inflammation and dry skin conditions such as Acne, Eczema, Rosacea, Psoriasis and Dermatitis. Dermatologist Dr. Joshua Zeichner believes that this is because it may “modulate skin oil production”, which is why it’s so good for acne sufferers. It also contains oleic acid and stearidonic acid (more good stuff). In fact, this controlled single-blind crossover study from The Journal of Dermatological Treatment found that Hemp Seed Oil led to a rapid improvement in both the appearance and symptoms of dermatitis.
“I already have loads of skincare products. Why should I bother with Hemp Seed Oil?” The majority of skincare products currently on the market are petroleum-based, and many contain minerals which do you no good. These minerals can’t be absorbed, meaning they sit on the skin, clogging up pores, starving you of oxygen and leading to blackheads. Yuck. This is why more and more progressive skincare producers are starting to use hemp seed oil as the foundation of their products. Hemp Seed Oil is a non-comedogenic, so it won't clog pores or cause breakouts. It’s an excellent alternative to other natural oils such as coconut oil, flax seed oil and palm oil, which have high comedogenic ratings, which means that those with sensitive skin can more-or-less guarantee a breakout.
“What are other benefits of using Hemp Seed Oil?”
Natural UV Protection Hemp Seed Oil provides natural protection against the sun, with an SPF 6 rating. While this is not enough to protect you outside (the recommended minimum here in Australia is SPF 30+), it’s enough to protect you whilst driving.
Nails! The amino acid content in Hemp Seed Oil means that applying it directly to your nails and massaging it in will strengthen and heal both nails and cuticles. It’s also a natural antibacterial and antifungal, meaning your hands stay clean and fresh!
Vitamin D You get Vitamin D from the sun, but you also get it from hemp. In fact, hemp is the ONLY known plant source of Vitamin D. Why do we need it? Primarily, because it’s essential for calcium absorption. Vitamin D is the “key” which allows your body to access the calcium you consume. Without it, you end up with brittle bones, weak muscles and poor overall health. Your skin needs calcium to say silky smooth and kitten soft!
Save your planet Unlike petroleum-based products, Hemp Seed Oil is 100% natural. It’s good for the environment as well as your skin. Rather than using our rapidly dwindling supply of fossil fuels, we prefer to use Hemp Seed Oil – the Tree of Life, and one of the most sustainable plants in the world. It actually replenishes the soil as it grows!
Are there any side effects and risks? Hempseed oil is safe for most people to use and usually doesn’t contain any THC or psychoactive properties. Apply it to a small test patch of skin first before applying to your face.
Our final thoughts… Hempseed oil offers numerous benefits for skin health such as ultra hydration, repairing damage, and reducing inflammation. It can be a solution to anti-ageing, anti-acneic, redness, discolouration, soreness, dull greasy skin, rashes, reduce blotchiness, and even out your skintone giving you a youthful glow!
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