Hemp Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil is a light, cold-pressed oil with a pale-green colour and a dry, fast-absorbing feel. It contains no THC and is one of the richest natural sources of linoleic acid, which makes it especially suited to oily, combination and blemish-prone skin: it helps balance natural oil, absorbs quickly and conditions without a greasy residue, while its gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and vitamin E help skin feel calm and comfortable. Being so light, it also conditions fine hair and a dry scalp without weighing hair down.

• INCI: Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
• Extraction: cold pressed
• Fatty-acid profile: very high in linoleic acid (omega-6), plus GLA and vitamin E
• Comedogenic rating: 0 (low — suits oily/acne-prone skin)
• Feel: dry, light, fast-absorbing
• How to use: up to 100% as a facial or body oil, or 3–20% of the oil phase in creams and lotions
• Solubility: oil-soluble · Shelf life: 24 months

• Hemp Seed Cleanser for Oily Skin

Hemp seeds have been pressed for oil for centuries as a nourishing base for balms and skin care. Research on how plant-oil fatty acids support the skin barrier is summarised in this 2018 International Journal of Molecular Sciences review.

Working with more than one oil? The Cosmetic Carrier Oil Formulator’s Handbook: 50 Oils Edition compares fatty-acid profiles, comedogenic ratings, absorption, shelf life and stability for 50 popular carrier oils in one reference.

Browse the full range of Cold-Pressed Carrier Oils & Butters, or read our guide to Cosmetic Carrier Oils.

Does it contain THC? No — hemp seed oil is pressed from the seeds and contains no THC.

Is it good for oily skin? Yes — its very high linoleic acid and dry feel make it excellent for oily and blemish-prone skin.

Can it be used on hair? Yes — a light oil for scalp and beard oils.