As hemp establishes a place for itself in the beauty industry as an essential asset for healthy skin, consumers need to become more aware of how to choose a quality skin care product. There are many easy and useful ways to do this, learn it from the expert Namrata Reddy Sirupa, Co-Founder of Satliva.
Source of the hemp in your product
Make sure to do your own research on the products you are buying and find out how the company sources their ingredients. Some good questions to start out with are: ‘Are these local ingredients? And organically grown?’, furthermore it is important to zone in on the form you are receiving hemp in – seeds, oil or fibre? If you are choosing a product with hemp seed oil it is always important to ask ‘how is the oil being extracted’, because ultimately this will determine the purity of the nutrients you are receiving. Always opt for organic and locally sourced cold pressed oils.
Ingredients in your product
While it is great that you have opted for a hemp product, it is always important to see what other ingredients are present in your product. Make sure that these are also high-quality ingredients that will allow the hemp to be most beneficial to your skin. For example, opting for a hemp-based product that also has sulphates in it is a detrimental idea, as sulphates will dry out and drain your skin, and the hemp present will need to do damage control. Instead, focus on ingredients that work hand in hand with the hemp to strengthen, smoothen and enliven your skin!
Account for your skin type
Everyone’s skin is different, and everyone deals with different issues. Get to know your own skin first. Is it oily or dry? What is it like during the day vs. at night? How does it respond to the sun? And what causes breakouts? Taking into account the specificity of your own skin, it will be easier to choose a hemp-based product that caters to all your needs. You may be able to find a hemp-based product with peppermint oil that can also keep your skin cool and act as an antibacterial and protective shield that will keep impurities at bay.
Determine the potency of hemp as a ratio to the rest of the product
Don’t get duped into thinking you’re buying ‘hemp based’ products that have only miniscule amounts of hemp present in them. Ensure that the hemp present in your product is present abundantly. Researchers have found that hemp has the most cosmetic benefits when it is present in the ratio of 100grams to one ounce of total product, so make sure you’re getting enough to actually replenish your skin.
All in all, when choosing a quality hemp skin care product, consumers need to apply a holistic lens to their search as well. Think of your wellness and beauty as a whole – relating to your body, mind, and soul, and ask questions of ethics, sustainability, and accountability when you consume, this will ultimately get you to the right product because hemp of the best quality is what your skin deserves. Also remember the purging rule with all-natural and high-quality products, because of their purity these products will often result in your skin going through a purging period wherein toxins are brought up and expelled through your skin, this may last for a week or a little more, but once the balance is established internally, rest assured you will have your healthiest and most radiant skin, free of the nasty chemicals that hid under it before.
