What is Hemp: And it's Role in Skin Care

What is hemp, and what does it do for your skin?

Hemp is a type of plant that belongs to the Cannabis sativa species. Unlike its close relative, marijuana, hemp contains very low levels of THC and is not psychoactive.

Hemp has been used for centuries to make a variety of products, including rope, fabric, paper, and more. Recently, hemp has also been gaining popularity as a natural skincare ingredient.

Hemp seeds are rich in essential fatty acids, including omega-3 and omega-6. These fatty acids are vital for maintaining healthy skin, as they help to keep the skin's natural barrier intact.

In addition, hemp seeds are a good source of vitamin E, which can help to protect the skin from free radical damage.

Hemp oil is also known for its anti-inflammatory properties, which can be beneficial for people with conditions like acne or eczema. Overall, hemp is an excellent choice for those looking for a natural skincare ingredient that can provide plenty of benefits.

by: Linda Robison / Facial Fitness Specialist @ ABZ

What is hemp and it's role in skin care.

What is hemp oil

Hemp seed oil (derived from pressed hemp seeds) - is found inside a woody fibrous herb which is part of the Cannabis sativa plant.

The oil pressed from hemp seeds is a rich source of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, which makes an ideal moisturizer and a good carrier oil when blended with other anti-aging skin care ingredients.

Basically, hemp seed oil is known for it’s moisturizing properties. Research shows it can hydrate the skin without clogging pores, aggravating acne, or causing breakouts. This also makes it a good moisturizer for those with oily skin. 

Limitations of hemp skin care products

While hemp oil offers lots of benefits for skin care, when compared to CBD, it can be limited. A full spectrum CBD face cream is better because it offers the full spectrum of skin healing compounds.

Hemp oil is derived only from hemp seeds, which is not a full spectrum extract.

This means it contains very small amounts of healing phytocompounds such as: CBDs, terpenes, nutrients, and other trace compounds that are known to have amazing benefits for healthy skin. 1

So, if your skin cream does not contain full spectrum extracts, you're probably missing out on some powerful skin healing benefits. This is where creams derived from pure CBD oil comes in...

Hemp vs. CBD oil: What is the better choice

Cannabidiol oil (CBD) – is a naturally occurring compound also found in the hemp plant. But, unlike hemp seed oil, CBD oil is derived from the flowers, leaves, and stalks of the hemp plant.

The CBD oil we're talking about here is one of the most studied, full-spectrum extract that contains over 400 trace compounds that work synergistically for optimum benefits.

Research suggests that this type of CBD oil is a richer source of cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, fatty acids, nutrients, antioxidants, and other important bioactive compounds – when compared to oil from hemp seeds. 1,2

CBD vs. Hemp skin care products

When it comes to skin care, there are a lot of choices out there. But two of the most popular options are CBD and hemp.

So, which is better?

When it comes to CBD vs hemp skin care, CBD is the clear winner. Here's why: CBD is more effective than hemp at reducing inflammation and redness, and it's also been shown to be more effective at treating acne.

In addition, CBD is more hydrating than hemp, so it's perfect for dry or sensitive skin.

Finally, CBD is non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores. So, if you're looking for the best possible skin care option, CBD is the way to go.

What is CBD oil's role in skin care

CBD oil’s role in skin care goes beyond just a superior moisturizer. It also has potential for managing skin conditions like:

  • Acne
  • Aging skin
  • Oily skin
  • Dry skin
  • Sensitive skin 
  • Itchy skin
  • Inflammatory skin conditions like allergic dermatitis, psoriasis, and more.

CBD oil is more abundant in nutrients and especially antioxidants, which help to counteract free-radical damage that leads to skin aging. Antioxidants can help protect the skin against aging and environmental stressors – that contribute to lines, wrinkles, and poor skin tone. 3, 4, 5, 6

While more research is still being done on the benefits of CBD oil for skin health and aging, it’s clear from the current studies that full-spectrum CBD oil provides anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and hydrating benefits for normal, aging, sensitive, troubled and damaged skin.

What to know before you buy CBD face creams, moisturizers, or masks

From hemp lip balms, hand creams and hemp lotions - hemp-based skin care products have been around for a while now.

But since the farm bill was passed in 2018, industrial hemp and all of its derivatives including seeds, extracts, and cannabinoids (CBD) are legal, as long as the THC concentration is not over 0.3 percent.

So now you’ll see more skin care products with confusing or misleading labels – interchanging CBD oil with hemp oil, since CBD oil is derived from the hemp plant.

Important: CBD oil has more skin benefits than hemp, but often cost more.

Well, from the newly found studies, it appears that full-spectrum CBD oil packs a more powerful punch than hemp oil in terms of nutrients and anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties.

And since CBD oil costs more, you want to make sure you know what you're buying and paying for. So it’s essential to read the label!

A product containing CBD should list cannabidiol on the label. A product containing hemp seed oil should list cannabis sativa seed oil. 7

CBD face creams - what to know before you buy

Before you buy CBD oil or CBD face creams, make sure you’re getting your money’s worth. Check out the following information:

  • Does it contain CBD oil
  • Was it extracted using toxic solvents or metals
  • What base is used as the carrier
  • Does it contain additives or preservatives
  • Is it organic
  • Is it legal – meaning it contains less than 0.3% THC

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References

1- https://www.projectcbd.org/science/terpenes-and-entourage-effect
2 -https://bluebirdbotanicals.com/cbd-oil-vs-hemp-oil/
3 - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4151231/
4 - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28601556
5 -https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23585676
6 - https://www.ebiomedicine.com/article/S2352-3964(17)30003-8/abstract
7 - https://www.healthline.com/health/hemp-vs-cbd-oil#4



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