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The Beauty Benefit of Applying Cannabis Daily

Apr 20 2015 - 12:00pm

As any High Times reader will gladly tell you, hemp gets a bad rap. While smoking cannabis is still mostly illegal, the plant itself can be used for more than a high. Hemp seed oil, which is legal, is actually a beauty superstar. Your preconceived notions about hemp might go up in smoke.

What is hemp? The hemp plant has a long-standing history in America (George Washington actually grew hemp before he became our first president). But somewhere along the way, cannabis turned from a dietary supplement and useful textile into a drug. Reefer madness ensued, and hemp is now used much less common in the mainstream.

The beauty benefits: Hemp seed oil is the one of the best organic moisturizers for skin and hair. It contains Omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids in the same proportions that your skin does. That means the moisture mimics your own skin and absorbs better. Hemp also is packed with 20 amino acids, which provide protein. Another plus? Antioxidants like vitamins A, C, and E help stave off signs of aging. Soon you'll be craving a cannabis fix daily — but in a totally legal way.


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