In Telluride’s alpine landscape, seasonal shifts can be dramatic — and our skin often mirrors that turbulence. One ingredient we return to again and again for support is hemp seed oil. Gentle yet biologically sophisticated, this golden-green oil offers more than hydration. It helps your skin remember how to restore itself.

What Makes It Special

A rare fatty acid profile

Hemp seed oil contains a nearly perfect ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 fatty acids — the same building blocks your skin uses to maintain a strong, flexible barrier. These lipids act like mortar between skin cells, helping to seal in moisture and shield against dryness, wind, and environmental stress.

A botanical that speaks uour skin’s language

What sets hemp seed oil apart isn’t just its nutrition — it’s its harmony with your skin’s own endocannabinoid system (ECS). Think of the ECS as your skin’s calm command center — a biological network that helps regulate inflammation, moisture retention, and barrier repair. While hemp seed oil contains only trace levels of cannabinoids, its rich matrix of phytosterols, essential fatty acids, and antioxidant compounds may support the ECS in ways that modern science is just beginning to understand.

A gentle yet potent soother

Because it’s lightweight and non-comedogenic, hemp seed oil is ideal for skin that tends to overreact — whether from dryness, barrier depletion, or hormonal shifts. It soothes without suffocating, supports without overstimulating.

Why we only use it unrefined

Like many of the botanicals we work with, hemp seed oil is delicate. Its beneficial compounds — especially Omega 3 — are easily destroyed by heat or over-processing. That’s why we use only unrefined, cold-pressed hemp seed oil in our formulas. It retains its full nutrient profile, color, and skin-calming integrity.

Find it in: The Purist Delicate Skin Serum

In The Purist Delicate Skin Serum, our essential oil-free serum for sensitive or reactive skin, hemp seed oil plays a central role. Paired with chamomile, rosehip, and cloudberry, it supports skin through transition — whether that’s seasonal change, travel, hormonal shifts, or post-procedure care.

This serum was made for those moments when your skin needs less drama, more support — and a botanical that knows how to listen.

Hemp seed oil is currently basking in well-deserved acclaim. Extracted through the cold pressing of Cannabis sativa seeds, this oil is distinct from the hemp oil derived from the plant’s leaves and flowers and contains no psychoactive constituents. 

Let’s explore the multifaceted benefits hemp seed oil offers to your skin, enriched with a deeper educational insight.

Regulates oil production

The magic of hemp seed oil lies in its ability to regulate oil production. While the exact mechanisms remain a topic of ongoing research, evidence suggests hemp seed oil can modulate sebum production. 

This makes hemp seed oil a boon for both oily and acne-prone skin types. Its unique composition of lipids and antioxidants helps manage and soothe acne outbreaks. The presence of anti-lipogenic properties in hemp seed oil plays a crucial role in controlling sebaceous gland activities and helps maintain skin balance and clarity.

Anti-inflammatory powerhouse

The essential fatty acids (EFAs) in hemp seed oil, including omega-3 and omega-6, are known for their anti-inflammatory properties.

These EFAs interfere with inflammatory pathways and help reduce the production of inflammatory cytokines, offering relief from redness and irritation. 

The tocopherols, or vitamin E compounds found in hemp seed oil, further enhance its anti-inflammatory capabilities, targeting oxidative stress and inflammation at the molecular level.

Enhances skin barrier function

Hemp seed oil is not just revitalizing but also strengthening. 

It is particularly beneficial for conditions like eczema and psoriasis, where compromised skin barrier function is a key concern. The EFAs enrich the skin’s lipid layer, improving the cohesion between epidermal cells and fortifying the skin barrier. 

This enhanced barrier function is crucial in preventing environmental aggressors and pathogens from causing further damage, thereby helping to reduce the incidence and severity of skin disorders.

Promotes hydration and luminosity

The hydration benefits of hemp seed oil stem from its balanced composition of alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid, along with gamma-linolenic acid, a potent anti-inflammatory omega-6 fatty acid. 

This trifecta effectively forms a protective layer on the skin, minimizing transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and locking in moisture. 

The result is a visible improvement in skin texture and luminosity, with a plumped, hydrated appearance that radiates health.

Fights damage from free radicals

Hemp seed oil is a powerhouse of antioxidants, primarily vitamin E in the forms of y-tocopherols, alpha-tocopherols, and tocotrienols. 

These potent antioxidants provide critical defense against free radical damage, which can lead to lipid peroxidation and DNA damage within skin cells. 

By protecting the skin from environmental pollutants, hemp seed oil plays a significant role in 

Hemp seed oil is truly a skin champion with its ability to balance, soothe, strengthen, and hydrate.  Its rich nutrient profile makes it an indispensable ingredient for anyone looking to enhance their skin health. 

As research continues to unveil its myriad benefits, hemp seed oil stands out as a testament to the power of nature in nurturing and revitalizing our skin. You can enjoy all the radiance boosting benefits of this botanical in our Purist Delicate Skin Serum.