Hemp is the latest buzzword in beauty! An ingredient, which was once considered niche, has now found its way in a host of skin and hair care products. This plant-based ingredient is attracting eyeballs for being an excellent hydrator. Piggybacking on the trend of skincare routines that focus on de-stressing the skin, hemp-infused products are being cleaned off shelves faster than you can say, ‘Is it even legal?’.
FYI, it is! Hemp – sans Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) – is an excellent anti-inflammatory agent that’s widely used in skincare products. Hemp seed oil, which is derived from hemp seeds, is different from hemp oil which is extracted from the flower of the hemp plant. Hemp seed oil is the primary ingredient in skincare products that boast of using hemp as the focused ingredient. It has a soothing effect on the skin and helps control oil production, offering an effective anti-acne solution. It is also a humectant which means it attracts moisture and locks it in. If the ingredient intrigues the beauty enthusiast in you, following are the products you can try to enjoy hemp seed oil benefits:
1. SoulTree Hemp Ayurvedic Treatment Facial Oil
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Formulated with organic hemp seed oil, the easy-absorb texture of this facial oil lets you wear it throughout the day without worrying about greasiness. It targets dryness, tightness, and uneven texture to help improve the appearance of the skin. Enriched with almond, olive, and sunflower seed oil, this face oil can be used as the last step of the skincare routine followed by sunscreen.
2. Simple Skincare Hemp Seed Oil Serum
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Formulated with 10% hemp seed oil and B3 (niacinamide), this face serum is a delight for those with sensitive skin. It is formulated without any nasties like artificial fragrance or dyes, and consists of naturally-derived and biodegradable ingredients. This ceramide and omega-9 rich formula doubles up as an elixir even for the highly-sensitive and tired skin.
3. The Body Shop Hemp Body Butter
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Your body care routine can benefit from hemp too! We love the intensely hydrating and soft texture of this body butter. It works effectively for anybody struggling to keep difficult areas of their body, like the elbows or knees, hydrated. A quick tip to make application of the thick cream easy is to do it on slightly damp skin post shower.
4. Saltpetre Soothing Eye Balm
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Using hemp’s calming properties, this non-sticky balm offers comfort to tired eyes. Hemp seed oil works on breaking down the fluid buildup around the under-eye area which helps in treating puffy eyes. This lightweight balm melts on the delicate skin around the eye area and targets dullness, dryness, and fine lines.
5. Daughter Earth Hemp + Vitamin E Purifying Mask
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When it comes to clay masks, people with dry skin often feel left out. This purifying face masks fills the gap here with its creamy formula, benefits of vitamin E, and fatty acids present in hemp seed oil. It also consists of super greens like green tea, tulsi, cucumber, and gooseberry. The pack can be used twice a week without worrying having to suffer excessive tightness on the skin. Here’s a pro tip, wash off the mask when it is 70-80% dry to avoid tugging while removing it.
6. Herbivore Emerald Deep Moisture Glow Oil
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This facial oil has a loyal fan following! It is proof that all-natural skincare can be highly effective and potent too. A bit of a splurge, its lightweight texture gets absorbed quickly while calming the skin. Enriched with shiitake mushrooms and ashwagandha root, this formulation protects your skin from environmental stressors delivering effectively on its glow-boosting claims.
7. Conscious Chemist Ritual Face Cleanser
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Rich in antioxidants with balanced-pH, and enhanced with the detoxifying and skin-loving ingredients like matcha green tea and hyaluronic acid, this facial cleanser doesn’t strip the skin off of its natural oil. It’s ideal to start the day with a hemp-induced cleanser which is gentle on the skin and boosts its hydration levels.
8. Colorbar Vita Hemp Restoring And Balancing Moisturiser
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This multipurpose, smooth, and light-textured cream is a hydration hero. Relying on sebum-regulating and humectant properties of hemp, this moisturiser can be an ideal pick for those with oily skin type who are looking for a non-greasy, hydrating product. Formulated with natural actives from Switzerland and Germany, it is further enhanced with the goodness of vitamin C, pomegranate extract and hyaluronic acid, and extracts of rice, olive leaf, papaya, and green tea.
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