Acne-prone skin has met its match; when it comes to oils, at least. And, seeing that today is 420 — the annual celebration of all things marijuana — we thought it apt to showcase hemp seed oil as our homage. Note to self: high not included.
What is hemp seed oil"

Straight from the wiki page: “Hemp oil or hempseed oil is obtained by pressing hemp seeds. Cold pressed, unrefined hemp oil is dark to clear light green in color, with a nutty flavour. The darker the color, the grassier the flavor.” It’s chock-full of polyunsaturated fatty acids, omega 6, omega 3, and tocopherols (the technical term for Vitamin E antioxidants). Hemp seed oil is a 0 on the comedogenic scale, meaning there is absolutely no way that it will clog pores or make you break out. In fact, some research shows that it’ll actually help regulate and control sebum production, so it’s perfectly safe for both acneic skin and oily skin types. Topically applied, the oil is highly moisturizing (without being greasy) and aids in anti-aging benefits (thanks to the omegas and antioxidants) and improving the overall texture of the skin. Refined hemp seed oil, on the other hand, is colorless and lacks vitamins and antioxidants, so make sure to use cold pressed and unrefined, like this.
Why we love it"

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