This is the year we’re supercharging our beauty cupboards, embracing powerful natural ingredients and getting rid of chemical-ridden nasties.
Happily for us, the beauty industry is abuzz with a powerhouse ingredient grown right here in Aotearoa, which can be used on everyone – even babies. The answer? Hemp.
Rid your brain of outdated hacky sack associations with this powerhouse plant. Hemp has been misrepresented over the years. For one thing, it’s long been associated with its better-known cousin, CBD—a non-psychoactive compound found primarily in the flowers and leaves of the Cannabis sativa plant.
However, hemp oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of the plant. This process leads to very different results. Unlike the flowers and leaves, the seeds do not contain CBD, but they do have a rich profile of nutrients, fatty acids, and other bioactive compounds that offer potential health benefits. Think hydrated, rather than high.
Why is hemp oil so great in skincare?
Hemp seed oil is chock-full of vitamins A and E, as well as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which work together to nourish and hydrate the skin.
Its non-comedogenic and antibacterial properties mean it won’t clog pores or cause inflammation but instead help heal active acne. Similarly, nourishing fatty acids help plump and hydrate mature or dehydrated skin types. Unlike other popular skincare ingredients (we’re looking at you, retinol), it’s suitable for almost every skin type.
It’s growing in popularity on pharmacy shelves, so if you’re looking to cut through the noise, check out Hemptuary. This New Zealand-made skincare line combines organic hemp with nutrient-rich ingredients for effective results.
We’ve chosen a few of our favourite products from the range to treat Now to Love readers’ common skin concerns. The best part? Each product comes in under $30 – proving quality doesn’t need to cost the earth (even if the key ingredient is straight from it).
Three Hemptuary products we’re adding to our beauty routine this year
Hemp Nourishing Face & Body Oil
$29.99 from Hemptuary
If you’ve previously veered away from face oils because of worries of clogged pores or an oil slick, this lightweight oil is for you. Formulated with organic hemp seed oil and manuka oil, it is rich in essential fatty acids to nourish skin, along with sea buckthorn to gently calm and soothe. Silicone and sulphate-free, it’s suitable to use on even acne and eczema-prone skin. Hot tip: it can also be used to calm sunburn and itchy bites, meaning it’s a summer holiday winner.
Hemp Infused Moisturiser
$29.99 from Hemptuary
This nourishing daily moisturiser is like a targeted hit of hydration for your skin. Loaded with the natural benefits of hemp as well as nurturing arnica, manuka oil, beeswax and lanolin, it’s calming and nourishing. This product is especially effective during the cooler months if you’re prone to dryness.
Hemp soothing body balm
$29.99 from Hemptuary
Give yourself an at-home spa treatment with this soothing body balm, loaded with calendula, manuka oil, beeswax and lanolin. It can help soothe and nourish eczema-prone skin, and thanks to no nasties, can be used by pregnant women, babies and children. The peppermint oil scent will help relax the mind and body.
For more information about Hemptuary and to explore the full range, head to the website. Hot tip: Head there through this article, make a purchase and you’ll receive a free full-sized Hemptuary soothing body balm, valued at $30.
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