Want your skin to glow like the moon minus the spots? Well, one ingredient that is making rounds in the beauty and skincare industry is hemp seed oil and for good reasons. The clear dark green oil is extracted by cold-pressing the tiny ripened seeds of Cannabis Sativa L. plant or the industrial hemp plant. The oil with a slightly nutty aroma is rich in a compound called cannabidiol aka CBD, which is what makes this oil quite a magic. The quality hemp seed oil has hardly any trace of the psychoactive compound Tetrahydro cannabinol, i.e. THC, which is what gives the “high” feeling after smoking pot. So, Hemp Oil Capsules, fortunately or unfortunately, will not give you any high but a hoard of other benefits to your skin.
1. Say Goodbye to Acne
A study published by the Journal of Clinical Investigation in 2014 affirmed that CBD is a “universal” anti-acne agent possessing a “triple anti-acne profile.” It tackles acne by regulating the excess production of sebum by the sebaceous glands, preventing the “pro-acne” agents like inflammatory cytokines from getting activated by exerting its super potent anti-inflammatory properties. Hemp oil is also non-comedogenic meaning it won’t clog your pores and suffocate your skin into producing more bumps.2. Keep Dry Skin at Bay
Hemp Oil is a storehouse of omega 3, omega 6, and omega 9 fatty acids, which work wonders to improve the elasticity and strength of the skin barrier. The fatty acids play a vital role in sealing the moisture within the deeper layers of the skin, which results in very hydrated and glowing skin. The oil also softens and nourishes the skin to make the unsightly scaly patches a thing of past.3. Anti-Ageing in a Capsule
The oleic acid in hemp seed oil penetrates the deeper layers of the skin and restores moisture without clogging pores, which give the appearance of smooth and plump skin. Whereas, the linoleic acid in the oil works on the surface layers of the skin and helps in the regeneration of new skin cells. In addition to that, the gamma-linoleic acid,along with vitamin A, C, and E present in hemp seed oil are potent antioxidants. Antioxidants fight hard with the free radicals to reduce oxidative stress that erupts on your skin in the form of signs of ageing.4. A Remedy for Atopic Dermatitis
The rich storehouse of polyunsaturated fatty acids in hemp seed oil has been shown to improve the levels of essential fatty acids (EFAs), linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid, and gamma-linolenic acid in all lipid fractions in a study conducted in 2005. Thus, when taken orally in the form of hemp seed oil capsules, it helps with the red, itchy inflation on the skin called atopic dermatitis aka eczema.How to Use Hemp Seed Oil
- One can take the oil as a supplement orally in the form of convenient capsules for reaping the benefits. However, this should be done strictly under the recommendation from a doctor.
- When it comes to the skin, the rules are less stringent. You can puncture a capsule and mix in with your regular moisturizer for boosting its effects on your skin. This is a great way to ease into the oil as a beginner.
- The oil can be applied directly as a natural moisturizer after thoroughly cleansing and toning your skin.
- You can apply it all over the body instead of a body lotion or mix it in with your body lotion.
