Hemp Oil Beauty Products
Wednesday, September 15th, 2010Putting oil on your skin might seem counterintuitive so you might be surprised to learn that hemp oil is absolutely great for your skin. Lots of mainstream skin cleansers and toners focus on removing excess oil and as teenagers we were all told that oil was the cause of spots, so for many people putting oil on your skin seems horrifying. But it’s actually one of the best things you can do to improve your skin. And here’s why.
Why Hemp Oil Is Good For Skin
Hemp oil is fantastic for your skin because it moisturises without stripping away your natural defences. Our skin produces natural oils that protect it and keep it conditioned. Most mainstream cleansers are too harsh and strip away too much of this natural oil, leaving your skin unprotected and dry. In response to this attack, your skin overreacts and produces too much oil, resulting in break outs and greasy skin. Hemp oil moisturises your skin without stripping away its natural defences, so your skin can calm down and regain its natural vitality. While mainstream cleansers wage war on your skin, hemp oil works in partnership with it to remove excess oil and improve the appearance of your skin.
How To Use Hemp Oil On Your Skin
You can use a small amount of hemp oil as an after-shower moisturiser, as a hair treatment or as body oil. My favourite way to use hemp oil is as a make up remover. I bet that sounds crazy – using oil to clean your skin! But it actually makes a lot of sense. At the end of the day you need to cleanse your face of general build up, excess oil and make up – all of which are oil-based. Oil dissolves oil, so the hemp oil actually breaks down these substances. I use hemp oil every evening and it leaves my skin fresh, moisturised and dewy. To use hemp oil as a cleanser, simply follow these steps:
- Pour a 1 inch puddle of hemp oil into your palm
- Massage into your skin
- Use a light touch over eyes to avoid getting oil in your eyes
- Wet a clean flannel with hot water
- Use hot flannel to wipe away oil
- Apply a moisturiser if needed
It is important to use very hot water; otherwise the oil will just sit on your skin. The hemp oil lifts away dirt and feels lovely on your skin. You can use any hemp oil for this, even if it is sold as a foodstuff – the hemp oil that tastes great on salads is the same stuff that’s good for your skin!




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