Beauty

[MW in Iowa]

I was going to mention this also,  Perlier to my knowledge was one of the first to bring this to home shopping years ago . Like the previous poster mentioned Coleen raved about the cutical and hand cream. I don't know if HSN thought this was too progresive at the time , for some reason it kind of dissapeared.

[Harpa]

You can find 1st cold pressed oils that are much more reasonably priced. I used Garden of Wisdom's hemp oil a while ago, which I really, really liked - over and above some others that I tried.

Since oils are so popular now, but do have a shelf life, just buy 1 or 2 ounces at a time and replenish when needed. I always mix a drop (currently rose hip seed) w/ my moisturizer, sometimes with a hand cream.

[tototwo]

Are there supposed to be special benefits of using hemp over other oils?  Last summer at an outdoor fair, I purchased 2 tubes of a locally made hemp oil hand cream.  I liked it - it was very moisturizing - but I never did any research on it or buy it again.  

[Harpa]

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@tototwo wrote:

Are there supposed to be special benefits of using hemp over other oils?  Last summer at an outdoor fair, I purchased 2 tubes of a locally made hemp oil hand cream.  I liked it - it was very moisturizing - but I never did any research on it or buy it again.  

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Different oils have different breakdowns of linoleic and linolenic acids, other acids & vitamins. Each has their different properties, but they all have similarities, too. 

Minimilist Beauty demonstrates that certain oils are better for certain skin types.

It's just like vegetables....they are all vegetables, but some are green, some yellow, etc. When all is said and done, you eat those you like best.

[tototwo]

Thanks for trying, @Harpa, but huh?  you know, when ladies here start talking ingredients and properties, my brain starts singing "It's a Small World Afterall" and my eyes roll uncontrollably. 

Hemp is kinda newish - it's trendy and everyone's buzzing about it.  Is it really better?  I really do need to read up on it.

[Harpa]

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@tototwo wrote:

Thanks for trying, @Harpa, but huh?  you know, when ladies here start talking ingredients and properties, my brain starts singing "It's a Small World Afterall" and my eyes roll uncontrollably. 

Hemp is kinda newish - it's trendy and everyone's buzzing about it.  Is it really better?  I really do need to read up on it.

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Yeah, I tried!

This is info from GoW:

Our hemp seed oil is all organic with a gentle nutty flavor and scent. This oil is used to reduce skin discomfort by soothing and restoring dry or damaged skin and increasing the natural moisture retention capacity. With regular use, body care products containing hemp seed oil can help slow down the effects of skin aging and leave the skin smooth, soft and moisturized.

Botanical Name: Cannabis sativa 
Origin: USA
Extraction Method: Cold pressed / Unrefined
Color: Rich green
Derived From: Finola Hemp seed
Contains: Vit A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, D & E
Base Oil:  Can be used up to 100% strength
Shelf Life: 1 year (Keep Refrigerated If Possible)

Fatty Acid Profile

• palmitic- 5.65%
• steric- 1.96%
• oleic- 9.85%
• linoleic- 51.96%
• linolenic- 19.07%

[tototwo]

@Harpa- Thanks!  Sounds good - almost the same as ceramides in that it reduces skin discomfort by restoring dry or damaged skin and increases the natural moisture retention capacity.  Maybe I should buy hemp oil by the case!  

[Harpa]

@tototwo 

I know you were asking which one is better. Many of these oils act the same, even with their different compositional makeup. Unless you have problematic skin, then I think you need more discretion in choosing one...or some combination.

Didn't you say that you were oily? A hazelnut oil might be better suited for you.

[tototwo]

Yes, @Harpa, my complexion is still very oily at 70 yrs old.  I sometimes use a Vit C serum that contains Rose Hip Oil, but otherwise, I avoid oils on my face.  I do use oils on my body, especially during winter.  I'm going to look for a hemp oil lotion or cream in local stores.  Thanks for all the information.

[LTT1]

@Harpa 

Thank you for that specific info concerning hemp seed oil.

What is happening to my skin appears to be a process that involves misadventures of my body's T cells.

It is thought that LP (which is what i have going on) can occur because of triggers such as wearing products all the time on the skin ...sunscreen and makeup. Apparently, for this reason more women than men get this condition. All of this reasoning is pure theory right now in the literature.

I am finding that my skin responds best to fresh, natural products (such as oils) and even handmade products.

I am figuring hemp oil would be one of these types of products. Wouldn't it have more of the vitamins as actives if it was fresh?