Benefits of Hemp Oil for Skin
The properties of hemp oil, produced from Cannabis sativa seeds, have been known for thousands of years, but recently it has started to gain more and more popularity in the cosmetic industry. Hemp oil has many valuable properties that positively affect not only the skin’s appearance. Hemp oil contains many wonderful components, such as a high amount of unsaturated fatty acids (omega 3 and 6, vitamins A, D, E, K and B-group vitamins), minerals (sodium, calcium, zinc, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, iron), antioxidants, phytosterols, and phospholipids. This very rich composition is very beneficial for dry, sensitive and atopic skin. Hemp oil intensively and lastingly oils the skin, preventing it from overdrying and roughness. It strongly moisturizes and soothes the skin, restoring its natural hydrolipidic barrier. What is more, hemp oil relieves skin inflammation and irritation. It alleviates and soothes itch, but also has very important anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Hemp oil can be used for both dry and irritated skin as well as in the case of dermatitis (psoriasis, AD, eczema). It is also recommended for the delicate skin of newborns. Hemp oil positively affects the appearance of acne-prone skin.