Hemp Seed Oil

Hemp Seed oil is pressed from the seeds of the Cannabis Sativa, a flowering plant that is indigenous to central Asia. This soap making oil is especially good for dry and mature skin.

Cannabis Plant

- often used to soften dry and irritated skin.

- has a deep green color and a light nutty odor.

- contains Vitamins A, B, D and E and is rich in fatty acids, amino acids and proteins.

- useful for use in acne, dry skin, dry hair, eczema and psoriasis products.

- is a non-greasy emollient that penetrates easily.

- increases elasticity, shine and manageablity of hair.

- helps to protect skin from excessive water and moisture loss.

- contains anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing properties.

- has a shelf life of 6 - 8 months if refrigerated.

- saponifies slowly but produces a stable and conditioning lather in soap.

This oil should only be used as a small percentage of the base oils because the high percentage of fatty acids make it vulnerable to spoilage.

The chart below shows the approximate percentages of fatty acids present in Hemp Seed Oil.

Lauric	Myristic	Palmitic	Stearic	Ricinoleic	Oleic	Linoleic	Linolenic
		6	2		12	57	21
Hardness
Cleansing
Full Lather				F/L
		Stable Lather
				Conditioning

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This information is provided for reference use only and is not meant to substitute the advice of a licensed health care professional.

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