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All About Hemp and its Uses
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Hemp is not marijuana! Many of you will remember or have heard of hemp rope. Yes, they are from the same species (Cannabis Sativa*) and the leaf looks the same.. Since there is no trace of THC -the mind-altering compound found in Industrial hemp, it is just not marijuana
A Little Bit of History: George Washington grew hemp for the fiber to make rope. During the World War 1, our government gave farmers hemp seed to grow to help with rope shortages. Industrial hemp can be grown with very little fertilizer and without pesticides. Much of what is growing in the wild (not cultivated) is from the original seeds distributed by the government.
It is a good sustainable, renewable crop that can be substituted for virtually any petroleum based product currently on the market. This includes plastics, paints, combustible fuels, rubber, vinyl, textiles, building materials, paper, and even food. Hemp yields three raw materials: bast fiber, hurds, & seeds. Using these three ingredients in different ways, thousands of products can be made, all of which are biodegradable, including a strong plastic. So, how can this be good for your skin?
What makes up Hemp – Hemp Seeds are one of the world's richest sources of polyunsaturated fats. Which includes essential fatty acids (Omega 3 and Omega 6) and GLA (gamma Linolenic acid). Combined, these make Hemp and excellent natural emollient and moisturizer.
What does this mean for your skin – You hear advertising for products rich in Omega 3 and or Omega 6. You may have no idea what these are, but they must be good, the ad says so! Yes, they are good. Look at the ingredients label. If it is the last or close to the last ingredient-there is not enough in the product to do you any good. These are essential fatty acids and they have the ability to enter directly into the lipid layer of skin cells, replenishing the oils that are missing due to sun exposure, poor nutrition or neglect. And, the best part, clinical studies have shown it can actually slow down the aging effects on skin.
Oils rich in essential fatty acids such as hemp seed oil, fish oil and flax seed oil serve to nourish the skin and assist in the regeneration of skin cells. Because Hemp Seed oil is absorbed into the skin rather than just coat the skin, the essential fatty acids are able to penetrate the epidermis and “go to work”. A big plus is that it is non-greasy and works well with most skin types. This fast absorbing oil is highly effective in protecting sensitive skin and repairing cell damage caused by dry and itchy skin.
We have many options when it comes to natural skin care. We can look for products containing Shea Butter, Aloe Vera, Jojoba, cocoa butter, macadamia nut butter, avocado oil ...and many more. Each possess many benefits for your skin, hemp oil has the most well-rounded list of benefits.
Why should we care – Skin is our largest and most important organ. Our skin has many duties such as temperature control, sensory collection, protection and moisture regulation. Moisture regulation is carried out through a barrier produced by our skin. The epidermis has a layer comprised of skin cells. Our skin cells are continuously dieing, shedding, and replaced by new cells. This cycle is controlled by the health of the barrier. Moisture is the key to keeping water inside the skin. You need to apply a humectant that holds or attracts water. Hemp Seed Oil replenishes essential fatty acids. It has the highest amount of essential fatty acids of any other plant.
I could go on and on, but it gets rather boring. Hopefully from what I have told you, you have a good understanding about Hemp Oil.
What is Hemp Seed Butter – Hemp Seed Butter is made by combining the fatty fractions and unsaponifiables of cold pressed hemp seed oil with hydrogenated hemp seed oil obtained from hemp seeds Hemp Butter is exceptionally rich in fatty acids.
Since Shea Butter and Hemp Butter are both wonderful skin moisturizers, I have combined then in a 50% Shea and 50% Hemp natural moisturizing cream.
Barb
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Taken from Wikipedia:
*Cannabis sativa L. subsp. sativa var. sativa is the variety grown for industrial use in Europe, Canada,
and elsewhere, while C. sativa subsp. indica generally has poor fiber quality and is primarily used for production of recreational
and medicinal drugs. The major difference between the two types of plants is the appearance and the amount of ?9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
secreted in a resinous mixture by epidermal hairs called glandular trichomes. Strains of Cannabis approved for industrial hemp production
produce only minute amounts of this psychoactive drug, not enough for any physical or psychological effects. Typically, Hemp contains
below 0.3% THC, while Cannabis grown for marijuana can contain anywhere from 6 or 7 % to 20% or even more.
Industrial hemp is
produced in many countries around the world [7]. Major producers include Canada, France, and China. While more hemp is exported to
the United States than to any other country, the United States Government does not consistently distinguish between marijuana and
the non-psychoactive Cannabis used for industrial and commercial purposes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemp
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