Hemp is a type of cannabis that is cultivated for its wide scale application in material manufacturing and for the nourishing quality of its seeds.
Hemp seeds are rich in all the good kinds of essential fatty acids, they have a very high protein content, are rich in
vitamin E and are well stocked with essential minerals like phosphorous, calcium, iron and zinc. In short, hemp seeds are nature’s boon for your skin and hair.
Skin
Hemp seeds can keep your skin strong, shining and blemish free. The oil extracted from hemp seeds typically contains 50-70 per cent linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid that cannot be synthesised by the human body alone and that helps build Ceramides – lipid molecules that keep the skin moist and strong, thereby preventing dryness and the entry of foreign materials and bacteria, which, as we all know, lead to a whole other problem – acne! But look no further, hemp seeds can help regulate that as well. Another fatty acid, Gama Linolenic acid, also found in hemp seeds, is vital to hormone regulation and can help control inflammation and those painful hormonal breakouts.
Hair
And don’t worry, hemp seeds will have your hair covered too, keeping it shiny, glossy and strong! The linoleic acid present abundantly in hemp seed oil is also great for hair. Healthy skin and hair are similar in that they are both composed of Ceramides that help keep them strong, smooth and shiny. Additionally, the Gamma Linolenicacid will have your hormones under control and you won’t have to deal with excessive oil production anddandruff. Added to all this is the abundant supply of Vitamin E in hemp seeds. Vitamin E is a natural antioxidant that helps promote hair growth from the roots up, keeping your scalp healthy!
Source: Timesofindia
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