Everything you need to know about hemp oil.

When applied topically, it provides several benefits and is suitable for various skin types.

• By regulating sebum production, it is the ally of problematic oily skin.

  The fatty acid composition of hemp oil closely mirrors that of human sebum. Therefore, the skin readily absorbs this vegetable oil, which serves to strengthen the hydrolipidic film and regulate sebum flow. Thanks to its dry texture, it also has the advantage of leaving no oily residue.It is non-comedogenic (comedogenicity index = 0), meaning it does not clog pores and is an excellent ally for combination to oily skin types. Furthermore, studies have demonstrated its effectiveness as an anti-acne agent.

• She takes care of dehydrated skin.

  Thanks to the omega 9 and omega 6 fatty acids it provides to the skin, it strengthens the hydrolipidic film. This latter plays a protective role, in the sense that it maintains the skin's hydration level and fights against external aggressions. The hemp vegetable oil is thus qualified as relipidating, it is recommended for taking care of dry and dehydrated skin.

• It prevents oxidative stress and firms up mature skin.

  Containing vitamin E and phytosterols, hemp oil is an excellent antioxidant treatment. To clarify, free radicals are reactive oxygen species naturally produced by the body. However, when cells are subjected to stress, they produce these in excess. The sources of stress are numerous, the main ones being exposure to UVA, pollution, smoking, and a diet too rich in fats and/or sugars. Free radicals are particularly unstable molecules due to their unpaired electron. They tend to react with other molecules to form an electron pair, thereby causing damage to the body's cells, DNA, and proteins. This accelerates ageing and results in the appearance of wrinkles on the skin's surface.

Thanks to its content of essential fatty acids, this vegetable oil revitalises dehydrated and dry hair, providing it with shine. By penetrating the hair fibres, they limit the evaporation of water.
Furthermore, the vitamin E and phytosterols present in hemp oil protect the hair from external aggressions, -pollution, sun, cigarette smoke...- which generate an overproduction of free radicals. This phenomenon, known as oxidative stress, is a factor linked to the deterioration of hair fibres, the appearance of white hair, or even hair loss. Hemp oil and the molecules it contains neutralise free radicals to prevent them from causing harm and maintain good hair quality for as long as possible.

In ingredient lists, you may come across hemp oil under the name of "Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil". This is the main component of our fortifying oil for beard and hair, made up of 100% naturally sourced ingredients and certified organic. This treatment nourishes and softens the hair. When applied to the roots, it stimulates hair growth for a denser and softer beard. For hair, this oil is best applied to the mid-lengths and ends to nourish and repair the hair fibre.