Hemp Seed Oil

Cannabis sativa

Cold-pressed, organically grown Tasmanian hemp seed oil is another wow factor in our soaps. Marijuana (botanical name: Cannabis indica ) and Hemp are different plants. Hemp seeds do not contain psychoactives. Hemp seed oil has been used in cosmetics for hundreds of years. It has re-discovered benefits for our skin:

Healing, moisturising and anti-inflammatory: Linoleic acid (LA) helps to keep skin soft and supple and allows it to absorb other active ingredients, like the antioxidants vitamin E and Beta-carotene. It’s one of the best natural sources of linoleic acid (LA, 55-60%) and linolenic acid (LNA, 18-25%). Both prevent and repair age-related damage and help protect the skin against the harmful action of free radicals;
Rehydrates: it has a special natural ability to moisturise and condition the skin (and coat the outer skin layer). Its essential fatty acid (EFA) profile of omega 3, 6 and 9 closely resembles our skin’s lipids (in our fat glands). It works to treat dehydrated skin and reverse the effects of oil loss that causes dry and cracked skin. With a comedogenic rating (CR) of 0, it will not clog pores;
Antibacterial and antifungal: according to studies it can help to treat skin inflammation and reduce the appearance of both inflamed and ageing skin. It can also help to heal psoriasis, acne, eczema and dermatitis.

Hemp seed oil is one of Nature’s gifts, a luxury oil that is part of our caring soaps. Indulge!