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 (13)
Hemp seed's anti-inflammatory fatty acid profile and black pepper's warming circulatory properties create an exceptional blend for joint and circulation massage.
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.
Hemp seed's optimal omega 3:6 ratio and anti-inflammatory properties synergise powerfully with neem for eczema, psoriasis, and inflammatory skin conditions.
Hemp seed's balanced omega fatty acids and anti-inflammatory properties complement pomegranate seed beautifully for both skin health and therapeutic massage.
Hemp seed's ideal omega 3:6 ratio complements sweet almond's oleic acids, producing a highly nutritive blend for inflamed or dry skin.
Hemp seed's omega-3 and GLA content complements grapeseed's linoleic richness for a balanced, skin-nourishing blend.
Properties
- Aroma
- earthy, grassy, slightly nutty
- Consistency
- light
- Absorbency
- fast
- Shelf Life
- 6 months
Contraindications
- ⚠Short shelf life — refrigerate
- ⚠Distinctive colour and aroma limits some blends
- ⚠Trace THC — not for use with professional drug testing concerns