Hemp Seed OIl

Description

Our Hemp Seed  Oil is a green to dark green liquid, cold pressed natural oil extracted at a temperature less than 50ºC from licensed and registered European Union low THC Cannabis Sativa Seeds, without the use of chemicals thus preserving the natural antioxidants. Hemp Oil makes an excellent emollient which moisturizes skin and hair. Cannabis Sativa seed oil can be used in cosmetic products such as soaps, shower gels, hand creams, lip balms, and hair care products.

CHEMISTRY
Cannabis sativa, containing Cannabidine, Cannabol, Cannabinol flavonoid compounds and phenolic acids which is used mainly in therapeutics.

In cosmetics, hemp seed oil obtained from the cold pressing  of the Cannabis Sativa seeds is used. In its chemical structure, there are approximately 75% of polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Omega-6 ~52% and Omega-3 ~16%). Besides them, the oil can contain Vitamins A, D, E, phytosterols, phospholipids and mineral salts.
Hemp seed oil is naturally green. This is due to the Chlorophyll contained in the seeds.

             The picture presents the approximate chemical content of hemp seeds.

 

BENEFITS as described in literature
• Soothes irritated skin
• Relieves very dry skin
• Antioxidant
• Hydrates
• Soothes muscles
• Enhances mood

Hemp is an amazing skin and hair care ingredient that, according to literature, calms, soothes and reduces irritation. It’s also beneficial for moisturizing dry skin. Hemp Oil is extracted from Hemp Seeds through cold pressing followed by filtration. Hemp Seed Oil doesn’t contain THC so it has no psychoactive properties

Sourcing: Organically cultivated and certified hemp from Germany and sometimes Canada.

Harvest: September/October Equivalence: About 3.5kg of seeds are needed to create 1kg of oil.

THC Content: It is guaranteed that the content is <5ppm (detection limit).

Fatty acid contents: >50% linoleic acid others, see tech data table for min and max volumes

Additional information

WeightN/A
DimensionsN/A
Volume

0.10L (100mL), 0.25L (250mL), 0.50L (500mL), 1.00L (1000mL)

Technical

Cold Pressed Natural Oil extracted at a temperature less than 50ºC from licensed and registered supplier.  Low THC (<10ppm) Cannabis Sativa organic seeds*, without the use of chemicals thus preserving the natural antioxidants

typical values

ASSAY SPECIFICATION METHOD
ASPECT Liquid
COLOUR Green to dark green
ODOUR Characteristic
FREE FATTY ACID VALUE   (% as oleic acid)   Max. 5.0
PEROXIDE VALUE (meq O2/Kg)                         Max. 10.0
IODINE VALUE (g/100g)                                        140 – 185
C16:0 PALMITIC ACID (%)                                     4 -13
C18:0 STEARIC ACID (%)                                       Max. 5.0
C18:1 OLEIC ACID (%)                                             6 – 18
C18:2 LINOLEIC ACID (%)                                     44 – 66
C18:3 ALPHA LINOLENIC ACID (%)                   13 – 31
C18:3 GAMMA LINOLENIC ACID (%)                 Min. 1.0
C20:0 EICOSANOIC ACID (%)                              Max. 2.0
C20:1 EICOSENOIC ACID (%)                               Max. 5.0

INCI

INCI NAME : Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil

NAME (CAS NUMBER)
Cannabis sativa, extract (89958-21-4)

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