Maintaining good health, ease and comfort is difficult when you suffer from problem skin. Our skin is highly sensitive to environmental conditions as well as the ingredients of skincare products we use. It’s a reason why we have so many different types of skincare products, such as moisturizers and cleansers. Some have dry skin, others have oily skin, and there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution for healthy skin. Yet hemp oil has benefits for all types of skin:
What is Hemp Oil?
Hemp oil is derived from the plant or herb cannabis. The oil is extracted from the plant’s seeds.
Hemp oil has many medicinal benefits. Researchers claim the micro nutrients present in the hemp plant are rare and not usually found in such abundance.
Essential fatty acids are one group of compounds hemp oil is particularly rich in. Our bodies require sufficient amounts of ESA’s to produce and maintain cellular health. How does all of the above translate into the skincare benefits of hemp oil?
Skin care benefits of hemp oil:
1. Anti-aging
Extensive cosmetic testing verifies hemp oil’s anti-aging properties. Essential Fatty Acids such as Omega-3, Omega-6 and Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs) assist in firming the skin and preventing wrinkles. PUFAs also contribute to keeping our skin safe from dryness and environmental stressors such as pollution.
2. Soothing and moisturizing
A powerful soothing agent, hemp oil has effective anti-inflammatory properties. These lie in its high Omega-6 fatty acid content. Gamma-linolenic acid, another important chemical constituent of hemp oil, promotes healthy skin cell growth and regeneration.
3. Alleviating atopic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a skin condition causing the skin to become red and extremely itchy. Hemp seed oil alleviates symptoms due to the soothing presence of Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids. Studies suggest that hemp oil, beyond reducing symptoms, also promotes resistance to flare-ups over time with extended use.
4. Balanced skincare
The most significant difference between the performance of hemp oil and other skincare products is that hemp seed oil is suitable to almost all skin types. This is because it moisturizes your skin but does not clog pores. The fatty acids present in the oil also help to keep acne problems at bay.
5. Natural cleansing
Hemp oil for your skin is a better cleanser than cleansers that contain high numbers of synthetic compounds. It is also preferable to a cleanser that contains alcohol (of which there are many), since alcohol has a drying effect that will exacerbate many skin conditions. The oil is effective for skin care as it is neither too oily nor too dry.
6. Rash relief
Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, hemp oil is effective for relieving painful or itchy rashes. Just dab a few drops of hemp oil on irritated skin to see the soothing effects.
Although there are many expensive skincare products that claim to fix all manner of problem skin, nature-derived products such as hemp oil that are free of synthetic fragrances, alcohol and other problematic compounds can help you obtain healthier, glowing skin.