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Hemp oil makes a high-quality, economical base for cosmetics that use pure oil. Each hemp seed contains about 30 percent oil. which is extruded when the seeds are pressed.
Hemp oil is easily absorbed by the skin and with its high content of nutrients, makes nourishing skin-care products. It's currently used as base for lip gloss, makeup, hand lotions, shampoos, and soaps. Companies such as the body Shop now sell hemp-based cosmetics and soaps.
If you prefer to make your own, try the following recipe for hemp soap, from Gail Cohen of Toronto, which makes five or six medium-sized bars:
Molds (muffin tins, special soap molds, or any small glass or metal container)
1 lb (500 g) | melt-and-pour clear soap base (available at soap-supplies stores or online at www.soapscope.com, where I buy it) |
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1 tbsp (15 ml) | hemp oil (use clear oil so your soap won't have bits of residue or be really dark) |
1 tsp (5 ml) | color, fragrance, or essential oils, if desired (green tea and lemongrass complement hem oil). |
pp. 80-82 Hemp by Mark Bourrie (2003)