Long forgotten, hemp has regained popularity in recent years. It is a very ecological plant: it requires little water, no pesticides and every part of the plant can be used.
Its applications are numerous: construction, textiles, food and cosmetics. It is appreciated for its dry touch and many properties.
At Siprès, we use hemp as a virgin cold-pressed vegetable oil.
Oublié pendant longtemps, le chanvre retrouve depuis quelques années ses lettres de noblesse. Il s'agit d'une plante très écologique : d'une part, sa culture demande peu d'eau et est très volontaire, sans besoins de pesticides et, d'autre part, tout est utilisable dans la plante, de ses graines à sa tige.
Ses domaines d'application sont nombreux : construction, textiles, arts créatifs, alimentation et évidemment, la cosmétique ! On l’aime particulièrement car elle a un toucher sec, ne laissant pas de film gras, ainsi que de nombreuses propriétés.
Chez Siprès, nous utilisons le chanvre sous forme d'huile végétale vierge, de première pression à froid.
Properties
Anti-inflammatory and skin-regenerating thanks to its high content of omega-3 and omega-6, hemp seed oil helps stimulate the regeneration of damaged skin and soothes sensitive skin prone to redness and irritation. It is also a valuable ally in helping to prevent the signs of ageing.
Nourishing, it helps prevent skin dehydration by acting deep within the skin. It restores softness to dehydrated skin and shine to the hair.
Its balanced lipid profile (omega-6 / omega-3 ratio close to that of skin lipids) makes it particularly compatible with the skin.
History
Hemp is one of the first plants cultivated by humans for various purposes. Its highly fibrous stem was long used for making ropes, sails, and paper. At the end of the 18th century, hemp cultivation was still very widespread in Belgium. It then declined significantly due to the massive import of cotton and the use of synthetic fibres. Wrongly associated with narcotic cannabis, hemp cultivation was at one time considered illegal. Today, it is regaining strong interest, both for its highly resistant fibre—particularly in eco-construction—and for its oil in the natural cosmetics sector.
Origin
Siprès hemp seed oil is made from organic seeds grown in Wallonia (Belgium) by Victor and his small team. The hemp sector in Wallonia is mainly focused on construction, insulation, and animal feed. Only a small portion of production is intended for human food and cosmetics, with fully controlled traceability. As a result, the product is still not widely available despite its many benefits.
Extraction
Siprès hemp oil is cold-pressed to preserve all its properties.
In compliance with European regulations, Siprès hemp facial oil is derived from hemp seeds and contains no THC or CBD.
INCI
CANNABIS SATIVA SEED OIL