The benefits of hemp oil

Vegetable oils are used more and more in beauty. They are perfect allies for taking care of the skin and hair. The youngest who has recently appeared in the beauty world? Thehemp oil (also called "CBD oil"). Hemp is a plant that originally comes from Central Asia. Now cultivated all over the world, industrial hemp (also called "Cannabis Sativa") is quite different from the Cannabis plant (also called "Cannabis Indica"). In France, it is mainly found in the Champagne-Ardenne region. Industrial hemp has a low in THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), psychotropic substance obtained from the cannabis plant; thus, it has no effect on our brain. On the other hand, it has many benefits on our beauty.

Benefits for all skin types

Long unknown to the general public, organic hemp oil (harvested from the seeds of the cold pressed plant, also called "hempseed") is renowned within the cosmetics industry because it is the richest. into omega 3 and omega 6 (gamma-linolenic acid) of all. Also rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids affinity with the lipids of the skin, this vegetable oil is excellent! Having the ability to penetrate the epidermis very quickly, it does not leave a greasy film on the surface. The skin immediately drinks its active ingredients and soaks up hydration. Recommended in particular for dry skin, hemp oil offers comfort and elasticity to the epidermis, while protecting it from skin dryness.
Renowned for its anti-aging properties, organic hemp oil also helps cells to regenerate. Its antioxidant properties block the production of free radicals to protect our skin from the premature aging of its cells.
Appreciated by dry and mature skin, CBD oil also proves to be the ally of sensitive and / or problem skin thanks to its its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. It effectively relieves certain skin diseases such as acne, eczema, psoriasis or rosacea. The trick? Add a few drops of hemp vegetable oil to its usual care for a uniform complexion with reduced redness.

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So many benefits that make hemp seed oil a very popular ingredient in the composition of cosmetics, whether they are facial or body care. But not only … since hemp oils are also miraculous in bringing damaged hair back to life!

Its virtues to revive damaged hair

CBD oil can also be used to keep our hair healthy, or just to beautify, repair it. As it does with our skin, Cannabis Sativa penetrates the hair fiber in depth without leaving a greasy effect since it is a dry oil. Hemp oil nourishes our lengths and sublimates them. It offers real shine, but also better elasticity and resistance. Therefore, hemp seed oil is ideal for helping with brittle and fragile hair. Also smoothing, it facilitates styling.
For use, it's very simple: just add a few drops in our cosmetics: in our shampoo to give the composition an action of shine, or in our hair mask to give it an action detangling. Then, it is possible to use it alone in care soothing with direct application in massage on the scalp or in an oil bath (pre-shampoo treatment) for hair repaired.

The good shopping products for dreamy hair thanks to Cannabis Sativa:

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Hemp oil, like any vegetable oil, should be stored in a dry place, away from light and heat.

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