Natural Skincare – 10 Benefits of Hemp Seed Oil you Need to Know!
Team Hempbuti
What exactly is Hemp Seed Oil?
Hemp seed oil comes from cold pressing the seeds of the Cannabis Sativa plant. Unlike marijuana, hemp seed oil contains insignificant amounts of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) below 0.35 percent and is mostly made up of polyunsaturated fatty acids (good fats) including omega-3, omega-6, omega-9 and GLA (gamma-linoleic acid).
How does Hemp Seed Oil benefit your Skin?
Hemp seed oil comes with a number of skincare benefits. You can apply it topically, or consume it to get the same benefits.
Hemp seed oil is a great moisturizer for most skin types, as it can soothe dry patches without overacting. It can even balance out oily skin, hydrating it and regulating the skin’s oil production.
Dry skin can also cause your skin to overproduce oil, which in turn stimulates acne. Hemp oil can help prevent dryness without clogging pores, reducing the risk of clogged pores causing acne. This helps reduce acne caused by excessive oil.
Healing And Soothing
The omega-3 fatty acids in hemp seed oil soothe and lower skin inflammation, particularly the GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) component that calms redness from irritated skin, heals cracked dry skin and aids in skin repair.
Beneficial as a treatment for eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea.
Moisturing and Hydrating
Hemp seed oil is a multi-tasker when it comes to moisture. It’s a humectant, which means it draws moisture to the skin. In addition, the omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids and vitamin E work together to form a skin barrier that softens and strengthens the skin at the same time while locking in moisture.
Regulates Oiliness
Using oil on the skin combats oiliness. While this sounds counterintuitive, using oils can help to regulate the over-production of sebum—the natural oil produced by the skin. Hemp seed oil is particularly useful here because it won't clog pores. This is brilliant news for those who experience acne as one of the main causes of this skin condition is excessive oiliness and dead skin cells which can build up and plug pores.
It's Non-Comedogenic
Hemp seed oil will not clog pores. Some oils such as olive and coconut oil are good for the skin, but they contain properties which can lead to blackheads and pimples. Hemp seed oil is considered a ‘dry oil’ which means it’s absorbed quickly and non-irritating to the skin.
Cleansing
Hemp seed oil is a gentle but heavy-duty makeup remover. Massage a few drops of oil over your face for a few minutes, then gently wipe away dirt and makeup with a warm microfibre cloth. We recommend using our Hemp Fibre & Cotton Facecloth.