Hemp Oil For Skin

The main source of hemp oil benefits for skin come from its high content of three polyunsaturated fatty acids: linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid, and gamma-linolenic acid, with a high ratio of omega-6.

Hemp seed oil is rich in fatty acids that deeply nourish dry skin and protect it from drying out. If you’ve got an itchy beard, hemp seed oil is a great ingredient for you, as it’s known to reduce dryness and irritation of the skin - one of the biggest issues when you’re growing a beard.

Hemp oil can penetrate the skin better than some essential oils, meaning it can target a problem effectively rather than simply coating the beard or skin. Hemp oil sinks into the skin, allowing it to penetrate skin cells and soften the hair without leaving it greasy or oily.

Moisturising your face and beard daily with a hemp seed oil enriched lotion will nourish and hydrate dry skin. Our NIVEA MEN's Sensitive Pro Ultra Calming Moisturising Cream is light enough to sink into the skin without leaving a greasy residue, but with enough moisturising power to reduce dryness and irritation for up to 24 hours.

Hemp seed oil works wonders on acne-prone oily skin, as it hydrates the skin without clogging the pores. We understand, oil for oily skin sounds like a contradiction - but one of the hemp oil benefits for skin that is prone to oiliness include its ability to help to balance out oil production.

Hemp seed oil helps to balance the skin’s sebum production, preventing a build-up of excess sebum - which can cause acne and breakouts. Hemp oil’s omega-3 and -6 fatty acids also help to hydrate the skin and soothe redness and skin irritation, often caused by acne. The omega acids in hemp oil also give it antibacterial properties, ideal for those prone to acne and breakouts.

Hemp oil is also considered a dry oil which means oily skin is especially receptive to it as it absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy layer.

Hemp oil for skin contains vitamin F and fatty acids such as oleic and linoleic acids, which play an important role in preventing the signs of ageing on the skin and treating fine lines and wrinkles. Linoleic acid and oleic acids can’t be produced by the body, but can be an important defence against wrinkles and fine lines as they play a role in making the outer skin layer stronger.

As we get older, the amount of collagen in our skin diminishes, making it harder for the skin to bounce back into position - causing wrinkles. Another benefit of hemp oil for skin is its ability to improve collagen production in the skin, which in turn helps to combat wrinkles.

Hemp seed oil is also rich in antioxidants that fight free radicals. These free radicals can damage the skin and accelerate the skin ageing process.

Hemp Seed Oil has unique anti-inflammatory properties, along with its high fatty acid content, which make it particularly useful in caring for sensitive skin. As well as soothing sensitive skin, hemp oil also strengthens the skin - leaving it less sensitive and better able to resist infection.

NIVEA MEN Sensitive Pro Ultra-Calming Facial Balm reduces skin stress, such as dryness and irritations, whilst soothing and hydrating the skin. Fast absorbing and non-greasy, it is also beard friendly and will help to calm irritations caused by beard growth, while penetrating the skin underneath.

As you can see, hemp oil for skin has a lot of benefits, which are also very relevant for face care. We’ve highlighted some tips on how to apply hemp oil on the face:

1.  After cleansing, massage a hemp oil cream into your face. This will help to lock in moisture and keep your face hydrated.
2. When shaving, use a hemp oil shaving cream. This helps to soften the beard hairs, which reduces irritation and maximises comfort for your face.
3. After shaving, apply a hemp oil balm. This will instantly hydrate and soothe your skin, to avoid any post-shave discomfort or dryness.