Do you know hemp cosmetics? Hemp, a herbaceous plant with multiple virtues, has become in a few years an ally to take care of your skin and your hair. We tell you all about this trend.
Oil, face cream, soap, lip balm, shampoo, make-up remover:hemp or Cannabis Sativa comes in all its forms to find a place in the bathroom. Have you ever tried cannabidiol or CBD cosmetics? This molecule is one of the many cannabinoids present in hemp and does not have a narcotic effect.
In hemp cosmetics, there are also other molecules from the seeds of the plant such as essential fatty acids, amino acids, vitamins. Less known than argan oil or coconut oil, hemp oil nevertheless has the same properties:nourishing , hydrating and soothing .
Hemp, or cannabis sativa, is one of the first plants used by man. Cultivated 8000 years ago, it was then highly sought after for its resistant fibres. Today, hemp is used in agriculture , to renew the plots, purify the land between crops. This raw material is also used in industry, stationery and cosmetics.
Hemp oil is produced by cold pressing hemp seed (hemp seed). Rich in essential, polyunsaturated fatty acids (Omega 3 &6), it also contains alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E) without forgetting other vitamins (A, B1, B3, B4, B6,) minerals and proteins . Using hemp in beauty products is not prohibited. The decree of August 22, 1990 implementing article R.5132-86 of the Public Health Code (CSP) remains the reference text for CBD legislation. It states that the CBD must come from a variety of cannabis sativa L. authorized by the regulations and that cannabidiol products must come from a plant with a THC content of less than 0.2%. To guarantee the THC level, they must be certified by an independent and specialized laboratory.
Dry or sensitive skin, hemp oil can be the solution to your problems . It is ideal for relieving irritation and redness. It is non-comedogenic, does not clog pores and does not promote the appearance of pimples. On the contrary, it even becomes a beauty essential if you have acne-prone skin.
Hemp oil deeply nourishes. Applied pure or mixed with other vegetable oils, it leaves no greasy film, makes the skin softer and more elastic while fighting against dehydration. Skin texture becomes finer on contact:perfect skin is yours ! It is also a product to slip into your suitcase since it is very useful as an after-sun.
Thanks to its antioxidant and soothing properties, hemp oil relieves redness and heals it. It also relieves tightness of the skin.
Sensitive skin that is given all the necessary care becomes skin that ages less and better! Actress Jane Fonda, 84, understood this well. To take care of her skin, she has included a $15.99 hemp mask in her beauty routine. Hemp oil becomes your ally against the marks of time!
As for the skin, hemp oil can also be applied to the most sensitive scalps. Dry or damaged hair, the essential fatty acids contained in hemp oil will help rebuild brittle or dull hair .
Although suitable for all ages, even children and the elderly, some hemp products may not be recommended for pregnant women. Carefully read the instructions accompanying the purchase of the product. Also, do not attempt to heat hemp oil or cook it.
