Hemp Seed Oil DIY for Skin Health
Are you struggling with dry, blotchy or itchy skin? Or perhaps, like me, your skin has seen a few too many winters!
Hemp oil is an excellent choice for combating dry skin, particularly during the change of seasons when the skin is prone to dehydration and irritation. Renowned for its rich composition of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, hemp oil replenishes the skin's natural moisture barrier, locking in hydration and restoring suppleness.
Its non-comedogenic properties make it suitable for all skin types, offering relief without clogging pores. Additionally, hemp oil has an impressive array of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, which help soothe irritation and redness, as well as ahem, help to plump out those pesky wrinkles!
Hemp Seed Oil Recipes to Nourish and Restore
Indulge in a bath with a salt scrub to cleanse and renew, followed by a soothing balm with the essential oils of your choice.
DIY Soothing Hemp Body Balm
Ingredients:
Lipids (97%):
%W/W
53.00 Caprylic/capric triglyerides
30.00 Hemp Seed oil
4.00 Shea butter
10.00 Beeswax
Antioxidant (1.5%):
1.50 Tocopherols – mixed
Essential Oils (1.5%):
Instructions:
- Combine all the lipids under low shear (low speed) and heat to 75⁰C.
- Ensure all waxes are melted and homogenously blended before continuing.
- Allow to cool to approx. 65⁰C.
- Add the antioxidant and essential oils to the lipid blend stirring continually under low shear until evenly blended.
- Maintain the mixture at just above melting point while pouring off.
- Allow the product to cool <25⁰C before capping. The product may form cavities or bubbles while cooling and need a small top-up.
Hemp Deep Nourishing Salt Scrub
Ingredients
Lipids (99,1%):
49.10 Caprylic/capric triglyerides
15.00 Cucumber oil
15.00 Hemp Seed oil
10.00 Avocado oil
10.00 Castor oil
Antioxidant (.5%):
Essential Oils (.40%):
0.10 Helichrysum essential oil
Instructions:
- Fill your jar to 2/3 capacity with salt before starting.
- Combine all lipid ingredients and heat to 75⁰C until completely melted. Stir well and allow to cool slightly before continuing (do not allow to set).
- Add antioxidant and essential oils and stir until homogeneous.
- Pour liquid over salt and stir to ensure it seeps through evenly. Pour a small final amount before it sets so the surface cools smoothly. Cap securely.
