What is hemp?

Industrial Hemp (cannabis sativa) should not be confused with its cousin the drug marijuana. Industrial hemp grows up to 1.5 metres tall and is grown for its fibre and oil. With a long history of use this remarkable plant has been cultivated for products such as cosmetics, paper, textiles, plastics, rope, canvas and building materials to name a few.

Will I get 'high' using hemp hemp hooray!® skin care products?

No, you will not get high when using organic hemp oil. THC (TetraHydroCannabinol) is the hallucinogenic compound found in the drug marijuana which has concentrations of between 3 -10%. However the hemp used for industrial cultivation has lower than 0.3%, making it incapable of producing any unwanted side effects.

Why use hemp oil in skin care preparations?

Organic hemp oil is by far the best suited vegetable oil for skin care. It is one of the richest forms of EFA's (essential fatty acids) with the perfect balance of Omega 3, 6 & 9 which our bodies need for optimal health. It has anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties making it ideal for problem skin conditions such as dry, cracked, itchy skin. All skin types will benefit from regular use of this wonderful gift from nature.

Why do you use Vegetable Emulsifying Wax in your creams?

When formulating water and oil based emulsions it is necessary to include an emulsifier to bind together the water and oil content, ensuring a safe, stable product and allowing the cream to mix without falling apart. After much research I have chosen Auroma's emulsifying wax for my creams because unlike many common emulsifying waxes available, it does not contain any (SLS) or sodium lauryl sulphates. Its main component (cetearyl alcohol) is derived from Palm oil; this product is also biodegradable and not considered a threat to aquatic systems.

What is the social perception of Hemp?

Thankfully due to the current cultural movement back to eco friendly industry, sustainable agriculture and naturally derived products a wave of intelligence is prevailing. We are now seeing renewed support and healthy representation of this wonderful resource. There is still a way to go to lift the misconceptions of industrial hemp and the public voice can contribute greatly in bringing changes to the bureaucratic processes.