Following on with my post about understanding hemp seed oil, I thought it would be an idea to share how to use it on your skin.

There are a couple of different methods you could try for general everyday use. With there being a lot of different types of CBD skincare products for sale, finding the one which is right for you might take a couple of trials.

How To Use Hemp Oil For Your Skin

Topical use of hemp oil

Topical use would be where you apply directly to area.

For instance, if you were looking to use a hemp oil for your eczema, you would apply the oil to eczema. Like all skincare products, it is very unlikely you will see the benefits overnight and you will need to use it a couple of times.

It is advisable to do a test patch area first before you apply it to the irritated area. This would be just to make sure your regular skin doesn’t have a reaction.

A good place to do a test patch would be the crook of your elbow.

Clean and dry it, then put a spot on it and cover it with a bandage or plaster to keep it dry.

After 24 hours assuming you haven’t had any burning, itching or other forms of irritation. Wash the oil off and check that area of your skin to make sure you have got any spots or redness to cause concern.

If there has been no reaction, it is likely you will be fine to use on your skin with eczema. You could then go ahead and apply the hemp oil directly to your affected skin.

A hemp infused supernatural enzyme mask could be a great way to include hemp in your routine.

Oral use of hemp oil

The second way to use it would be to ingest the hemp oil.

To consume it on a regular basis like you would any other supplement. As it comes in an oil form measuring out with a medicine spoon or just a regular teaspoon would be suitable.

Oral consumption would mean there is less chance of any irritation to your skin. However, similar to the likes of cod liver oil, you could potentially suffer from short-term digestive upset.

Mixing the oil into your food would be a way to disguise the taste. Adding the hemp oil to a smoothie or using it as a salad dressing would be a more palatable option.

Oral consumption isn’t something which is advised unless you have spoken to your doctor about doing so first.

There have been many suggested benefits of hemp seed. Using hemp oil in skincare can help with age lines and scars. As well as spots and acne.

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