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Cold Pressed Hemp Seed Oil

Ingredient

Cold Pressed Hemp Seed Oil

Cannabis sativa

Benefits

Natural

Hemp hemp, hooray! Cold Pressed Hemp Seed Oil is obtained from the seeds of the cannabis sativa plant. Hemp seeds are naturally rich in nutrients and fatty acids, but notably do not contain either cannabidiol (CBD) or tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), regulated compounds which can be present in the plant once grown. 

Hemp has been used since ancient times in Egypt, China and India to help with digestive problems, to balance hormones, for rheumatism, and to promote hair growth. Hemp seeds, oil and butter are commonly used today in cooking and preparation of food, as it is full of omegas, magnesium and other essential minerals.

What does cold pressed mean?

Cold pressing is a way of extracting natural oils from an ingredient with minimal heat. It involves pressing the ingredient using a mechanical press. It is a slow but effective method of extraction that is particularly useful for things like nuts, seeds and vegetables because it helps the oil to retain a higher concentration of its natural benefits. 

What are the benefits of cold pressed hemp seed oil?

  • Skin-soothing
  • Moisturising
  • Anti-inflammatory

Cold pressed hemp seed oil is a sought after cosmetic and kitchen ingredient. It is rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, both of which are useful for boosting hydration and moisture retention, encouraging smooth, even-looking skin.

You can read more about the benefits of hemp here. 

Where does Lush source cold pressed hemp seed oil?

Lush* source this oil from the UK. It is made from low-THC hemp seeds grown in Norfolk, on a farm that does not use any form of pesticide or herbicide. After the seeds are harvested, they are dried and then cold pressed. Cold-pressing is the most natural method of obtaining oil from seeds; it involves applying mechanical pressure to the ingredient without the use of heat, solvents or other extraction techniques. The result is a pure and unaltered oil, full of the seed’s natural properties. 

*With several manufacturing sites across the globe, this information may vary depending on where your Lush products were made.

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