4 Mind Blowing Benefits of Industrial Hemp for Skin

There’s a scad of information out there about Hemp oil and CBD oil  Full-spectrum vs. Broad spectrum, and an enormous range of hemp products to go along with them. 

Today, let’s talk about Hemp oil for use on the skin, both with and without CBD. 

1. Wait! I thought Hemp Oil Was CBD Oil!

Not quite, but we understand why you’re confused! Hemp seed oil comes from the seeds of the Industrial hemp plant. This oil does not contain CBD because of when these plants are harvested, and is primarily used for cooking and developing skincare products. 

CBD stands for Cannabidiol which is a cannabinoid or botanical compound that can be extracted from the hemp plant by using various chemical and physical extraction techniques. 

Lots of other Cannabinoids also live inside the hemp plant, like CBN and CBG and THC, which are all said to have different therapeutic benefits for living! 

When CBD is extracted from the hemp plant it is called distillate, and it looks like honey, but it is a resin, so it doesn’t dissolve in water. It smells earthy and pungent like any other cannabis plant smells.  

Whenever people talk about CBD oil, they’re most often talking about an infusion that is made using a mixture of a carrier oil (a neutral vegetable oil) and CBD distillate. Some brands use fractionated coconut oil, others use grapeseed oil, and some even use hemp seed oil! 

Folks use this oil by placing it under their tongues to allow the CBD to absorb into their bodies. 

Hemp products that are made using CBD distillate are often called full-spectrum hemp products because they contain the full spectrum of cannabinoids, including (very low amounts of) THC. 

2. Why is Hemp Oil Good for Skin? 

Hemp oil that is not infused with CBD is high in chlorophyll, and Omega 6 fatty acids. Chlorophyll can support healthy skin and efficient wound closing. Omega 6 supports proper skin function.  

You can purchase the following products that have been formulated with hemp oil

• Hemp lotion
• Hemp deodorant
• Hemp salve
• Hemp soap
• Hemp lip lube

Many of these products are also formulated with CBD distillate in them. 

3. Why put CBD in hemp skincare products?

If there’s an ailment, you can find someone who uses CBD for it. Does that mean CBD is effective for all of those ailments? No. 

However, mammal bodies do have cannabinoid receptors, which make cannabinoids like CBD effective remedies for various maladies. 

While the body of research on CBD is significantly smaller than for THC, many many folks believe that CBD reduces pain and supports healing. After all, CBD is present in all cannabis sativa genetics, even those that are grown for higher concentrations of THC, which is the cannabinoid that makes people feel high, and that is prescribed for glaucoma and cancer patients. 

Operating on the knowledge that CBD is a cannabinoid and armed with lots and lots of anecdotal evidence, people do experience relief from the use of topical CBD products, which is why brands create them. 

4. Is this legal?

Yes, with certain restrictions. For example, products that are marketed as industrial hemp products have to test under .3% THC when subjected to lab testing. 

But there are lots of CBD products with misleading packaging and inappropriate claims, so check back with us frequently to learn more about hemp and CBD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is hemp seed oil used for?

A. It is primarily used for cooking and developing skincare products.

Q. What does CBD stand for?

A. CBD stands for Cannabidiol which is a cannabinoid or botanical compound that can be extracted from the hemp plant.

Q. What are full-spectrum hemp products?

A. Hemp products that are made using CBD distillate are often called full-spectrum hemp products.