Hemp Seed

Carrier Oil

Cannabis sativa

Origin: Central Asia

About

Contains an almost perfect 3:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids, matching the optimal profile for human skin health. Its distinctive green colour and earthy aroma mean it is often used blended with lighter neutral carriers.

One of humanity's oldest cultivated plants, hemp has been used therapeutically in China for at least 3,000 years. Hemp seed oil has experienced a significant renaissance in cosmetics and wellness since the early 2000s due to its remarkable fatty acid profile.

Benefits

✓Ideal omega-6:3 fatty acid ratio for skin
✓Anti-inflammatory properties
✓Excellent for eczema and psoriasis
✓Supports skin barrier function
✓Rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA)

Pairings (26)

Excellent

Lavender

Hemp seed's perfectly balanced omega fatty acid profile and anti-inflammatory properties make it an outstanding carrier to enhance lavender's skin-calming effects.

Excellent

Neem

Hemp seed's optimal omega 3:6 ratio and anti-inflammatory properties synergise powerfully with neem for eczema, psoriasis, and inflammatory skin conditions.

Excellent

Pomegranate Seed

Hemp seed's balanced omega fatty acids and anti-inflammatory properties complement pomegranate seed beautifully for both skin health and therapeutic massage.

Excellent

St John's Wort

Hemp seed's balanced omega fatty acids and anti-inflammatory compounds work in excellent synergy with St John's Wort for pain, nerve, and skin health applications.

Excellent

Olive

Hemp seed's ideal omega 3:6 ratio and anti-inflammatory properties combine superbly with olive's oleic richness for a nutritionally complete skin massage blend.

Excellent

Sweet Almond

Hemp seed's ideal omega 3:6 ratio complements sweet almond's oleic acids, producing a highly nutritive blend for inflamed or dry skin.

Excellent

Grapeseed

Hemp seed's omega-3 and GLA content complements grapeseed's linoleic richness for a balanced, skin-nourishing blend.

Excellent

Rosehip Seed

Hemp seed's balanced omega-3 and omega-6 profile complements rosehip's fatty acid richness for outstanding anti-inflammatory skin blends.

Excellent

Sunflower Seed

Hemp seed's perfectly balanced omega profile complements sunflower's linoleic richness for an outstanding anti-inflammatory skin-supportive blend.