Virgin hemp oil has been traditionally used as a base for preparing cosmetics. Virgin oil obtained from the first cold pressing. Free from psychoactive substances.
Virgin hemp oil contains fatty acids with a high nutritional value: linoleic acid (Ω-6), 55%; α-linolenic acid (vegetable Ω-3), 16%; oleic acid (Ω-9), 11%. It also contains plant sterols (ß-sitosterol, campesterol, phytol, cycloartenol) and natural vitamin E: γ-tocopherol, a powerful antioxidant.
PROPERTIES
- Source of vegetable Ω-3
- Anti-inflammatory • calming
- Antiaging
- Soothes skin inflammation and irritation
- Antioxidant • skin protecting
- Skin repairing (sun, irritations, burns...)
- Provides a slight sun protection (UV)
It combines well with rosehip and Lycorose®.
Food use:
- Source of vegetable Ω-3
- Source of plant sterols in case of cholesterol and triglycerides
- Inflammation of the digestive tract
Cosmetic use:
- Moisturizing • anti-wrinkle • repairing
- Soothes irritations
- Joint pain and inflammation
- Dermatitis • eczema • psoriasis
- Burn care
