Hemp has become a popular skincare ingredient in recent years. For the uninitiated, Hemp is the non-intoxicating component and one of more than 100 identified cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. Hemp is extracted as a powder and mixed with an oil. At Sugar & Kush, our Hemp is mixed with MCT coconut oil to enhance effectiveness. Some evidence suggests that Hemp oil can have a whole lot of benefits for the health of your skin and can be soothing to a variety of skin conditions.
But first, let’s clear up some confusion. Pure Hemp oil legally contains less than .003% THC — the compound responsible for the “high” that people may associate with cannabis — which means it’s non-psychoactive and won’t make you feel high. A reputable brand will provide lab reports from third-party testing to ensure the purity of their Hemp.
Instead, the “buzz” around Hemp is in its therapeutic uses. It has been known to provide relief from pain when applied to the skin — but there are so many skin-healing benefits to uncover.
1. Anti-Inflammatory
Hemp is said to have anti-inflammatory properties — which means it can be helpful in reducing triggers of inflammatory skin conditions like rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, and even acne!
2. Antioxidant
The antioxidant benefits of Hemp can help fight free radical damage and reduce the inflammation that causes fine lines, wrinkles, dullness, and other signs of aging.
3. Soothing & Moisturizing
Hemp is rich in Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids, which makes it extremely moisturizing and soothing for dry skin while reducing the appearance of irritation. It can have normalizing and balancing effects that can help minimize skin’s sensitivity and reactivity.
4. Natural Humectant
Observed to be a natural humectant, Hemp tends to draw moisture out of the air and into your skin to keep it hydrated.
5. Can Control Oil Production
Thanks to its anti-inflammatory effects, Hemp can reduce inflammation on sebocytes, the skin cells that produce sebum, to help regulate and balance oil production.
We love the skin benefits of Hemp here at Sugar & Kush, so we’ve combined them with some amazing, natural ingredients to create a line of Hemp Body Care products that will soothe your skin from head to toe.
Sugar Scrub
Soothing, hydrating, and brightening — our sugar scrub is loaded with skin-loving ingredients to remove dead skin, scrub away skin impurities, fight inflammation, and heal skin from within. Featuring Jojoba Oil, Pomegranate, and Probiotics.
Bath Bombs
Slip into a hot bath & soothe away your stress. Our bath bombs aren’t just relaxing — they’re moisturizing, softening, and healing. Featuring Sea Salt, Sunflower Oil, Organic Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, and Powdered Milk.
Body Butter
Keep your skin soft, moisturized, nourished, and strengthened with our deeply hydrating body butter. It’s the perfect way to lock in moisture, vitamins, and minerals after a bath or shower for noticeably smoother skin. Featuring Jojoba Oil, Arrowroot, Pomegranate, and Probiotics.
All of our Hemp is always third-party tested for purity and potency, so you can always trust you’re getting the best products from Sugar & Kush. We keep this information easily accessible, and each product sold by Sugar & Kush Hemp has a corresponding Certificate of Analysis that can be accessed from our website.
If you haven’t tried Hemp for skin care yet, it’s time to try something new! It will leave you saying, "Hemp Never Felt This Good™.”