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The world of beauty and skincare products has gone crazy for hemp and CBD products this last year! And it's about time too!

Both hemp seed oil and CBD-based products can do amazing things for your skin. Should you choose hemp or CBD – which is better for your skin? In this blog, we are going to show you exactly what to do!


What are Hemp and CBD Oils? Are They the Same Thing?

While they may come from the exact same plant, hemp seed oil and CBD oil are entirely different compounds, with very different effects!

To start with, CBD oil is a type of hemp-based oil that is very rich in cannabinoid (CBD). It all gets a little bit confusing because CBD is extracted and/or distilled from hemp plants.

On the other hand, hemp seed oil is made exclusively from the seeds of the hemp plant. The seeds don't contain the high levels of CBD and other cannabinoids that you get after extraction.  But they are still packed with natural goodness in the form of vitamins, omegas, and fatty acids!

For a more in-depth look at the difference between hemp oil and CBD oil, click here to view our recent blog post on this exact topic!


Hemp Seed Oil for Better Skin

So, let's firstly look at how and why hemp seed oil can be so good for your skin!

Hemp seed oil is packed full of vitamin E and fatty acids like Omega 3, Omega 6, and Omega 9. All of these are essential to keeping your skin looking amazing!

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is hugely beneficial to your skin and is found in abundance in hemp seed oil. It is known to have properties, encourage skin cell function and repair, and be a potent antioxidant. Vitamin E has also been shown to reduce the effects of UV damage to the skin. This is because prolonged exposure to the sun (and therefore UV) lowers your vitamin E levels. Therefore it is harder for your body to repair and produce new skin cells!

Fatty Acids

It might sound like there could be nothing worse for your skin than ‘fatty acids, but this couldn't be further from the truth. Fatty acids in the form of Omega 3, Omega 6, and Omega 9 all do wonderful things for your skin!

For example, consuming Omegas has been shown to help with conditions such as atopic dermatitis due to their anti-inflammatory properties. Omega 6, in particular, contains high levels of gamma-linolenic acids (GLA), which encourages new skin cell growth and repair on top of its anti-inflammatory properties!

Whereas Omega 3 and Omega 6 are essential fatty acids, Omega 9 is a non-essential fatty acid. But, that is not to say that it isn't beneficial for your skin!

Most people get Omega 9 through their diet from fish, nuts, and olive oil. Omega 9 helps your body produce stronger skin and hair cells. It has also been linked with reductions in cardiovascular disease and some forms of cancer! Think about those long-living, beautiful Mediterranean's and their high oil diet!

The Key Benefits

  • Anti-Inflammatory
  • Soothes Inflamed Skin
  • Repairs and Protects Damaged Skin
  • Keeps Skin Hydrated and Moisturised
  • Helps Control Oily Skin
  • Great for Day-to-Day Skincare

CBD Oil for Better Skin

Now let's look at CBD oil and what it can do for your skin.

CBD oil is best known for its mind-blowing anti-inflammatory properties!

For an all-natural, side-effect-free compound, CBD is second to none in this department. And it's for this reason that it is used by people all over the world to help them control serious skin conditions such as acne, eczema, dermatitis, and , to name just a few.

Inflammation, Your Skin and CBD

The one thing that all of the above conditions have in common is inflammation. Unfortunately, in one form or another, inflammation always seems to rear its ugly head when it comes to skin conditions. But, this is why CBD oil can be so incredibly effective in combatting these problems and the horrible symptoms they produce!

One study in 2019 suggested that CBD could be an effective way of treating various skin conditions, including; atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, scleroderma, acne, pigmentation disorders, itching, and flaking.

This is because of the effect CBD has on balancing your endocannabinoid system (ECS), which “is deeply involved in the maintenance of skin homeostasis, barrier formation, and regeneration”. When this system becomes dysregulated (out of balance), these problems can manifest themselves in the form of various skin conditions as a result.

CBD for Acne

Acne is the most prevalent skin condition we know of. Most of us have had it (even if it was when we were ) and know how frustrating and unpleasant it can be. So many people work their way through endless products before finally trying CBD, and almost all of them wish they had started with it!

The reason CBD can be so effective against acne is that its effects are so varied, on so many levels.

The redness and swelling present with an outbreak of acne has been shown to be reduced due to the anti-inflammatory properties of CBD oil. But, on top of this, CBD has also been shown to help control excessive sebum (your skin's natural oily barrier), which is a leading cause of acne. And, as a bonus, CBD is also known to have anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, another common feature in an acne outbreak.

The Key Benefits

  • Powerful Anti-Inflammatory
  • Can Work for Serious Skin Conditions
  • Controls Oily Skin
  • Anti-Bacterial
  • Anti-Fungal
  • Reduces Redness
  • Reduces Itch and Soreness
  • Massive Range of Whole-Body Benefits

So, Which is Better? Hemp or CBD Oil?

While we are very clearly biased when it comes to all things CBD, we can honestly say both hemp seed oil and CBD oil are amazing products for skincare. There is no real winner here as both compounds can produce some incredible results when it comes to healthier, clearer, and better-looking skin!

If you are looking for a daily supplement that can be taken orally or applied topically, you can definitely do a lot worse than hemp seed oil. Most of them are 100% natural (usually organic) products that don't contain harmful chemicals or additives. Hemp seed clearly works well at giving your skin a healthy natural boost and can be great for maintaining skin that is already looking good and healthy. It also seems to help with some minor skin conditions, and some people have great results with it!

CBD, on the other hand, can be a powerful, life-changing product. There are tonnes of evidence, both scientifically and anecdotally, to show that it can completely clear up severe skin conditions that people have lived and suffered with for years. When you take CBD oil, you aren't just getting a boost to the well-being of your skin either! CBD has been shown to have a crazy amount of whole body and wellbeing benefits that are just waiting to be discovered! Check out our blog by clicking here to explore the massive range of benefits that CBD can have!

You Don't Have to Pick!

We've saved the best bit of news until last here – you don't have to pick one or the other!

It is perfectly safe to take both CBD oil and hemp seed oil at the same time! Neither product will negatively impact the other, and they will only enhance the potential benefits that each can have for you! For example, you may find that your skin responds better to hemp seed oil, but you feel other benefits like better sleep or help with with CBD!

So, if you still don't know which you'd rather take – don't choose and take both!

We hope you've found this blog helpful, and it answered any questions you might have. However, please feel free to contact our wonderful team who will be more than happy to help if you have any further questions. Alternatively, check out our blog page, where we have hundreds of posts regarding all things CBD-related.


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