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Hemp seed oil: is it comedogenic? What it does in skincare

INCI name: Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil

Acne verdict Fine

Not a known pore-clogger

  • ComedogenicNo published rating
  • IrritancyNo published rating

What it does

Light seed oil that softens and conditions skin.

  • Moisturizer
  • Emollient
  • Skin conditioning

Hemp seed oil in plain English

Hemp seed oil is pressed from hemp seeds and is used as a light, softening emollient. It does not contain meaningful amounts of THC or CBD. It is naturally high in linoleic acid, and some people with acne-prone skin prefer lighter, linoleic-rich oils, though the evidence for that is limited.

Is hemp seed oil bad for acne?

Not based on the evidence we have. Hemp seed oil is not a known pore-clogger. Our checker rates it as fine for acne-prone skin, so judge by how your own skin reacts.

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Also called

  • Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil
  • Hempseed oil
  • Hemp oil
  • Cannabis sativa seed oil

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Frequently asked questions

Is hemp seed oil comedogenic?

There is no published comedogenic rating for hemp seed oil in Fulton's 1989 table, and it is not known as a pore-clogger.

What does hemp seed oil do in skincare?

In short: light seed oil that softens and conditions skin. In formulas it is used for emollient and skin conditioning.

What else is hemp seed oil called on ingredient labels?

On ingredient lists, hemp seed oil can also appear as Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil, Hempseed oil, Hemp oil or Cannabis sativa seed oil.

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