Cool, Calm & Clarify: Ayurvedic Wisdom Meets Hemp Oil

As we continue our celebration of Prithvi, or Mother Earth, and head into 420 weekend, a time to honor the vast healing potential of cannabis, we are shining a light on a kindred botanical ally that bridges ancient healing traditions and modern skincare rituals: hemp seed oil.

Long before it became trendy in wellness circles, hemp (Cannabis sativa) was cultivated across civilizations for its incredibly versatile properties. Ancient cultures in China, Egypt and India grew hemp for food, fiber and medicinal purposes. To elaborate, some medicinal uses of hemp in ancient civilizations include being utilized for pain relief, to support digestive health, improve sleep and for topical applications. Unlike its more psychoactive cousin, hemp does not contain THC, but its nutrient-rich seeds yield an oil that has been prized for centuries for its ability to nourish the skin and soothe inflammation.

In Ayurveda, hemp seed oil has been a quiet ally in the dravya guna shastra, or the materia medica of herbal medicine. Dravya guna shastra is the ancient Ayurvedic science that studies the properties (guna), actions (karma) and effects of medicinal substances (dravya) on the body and mind. This branch of Ayurveda helps practitioners understand not just what an herb or oil does but why it works based on its elemental qualities, taste (rasa), potency (virya) and post-digestive effect (vipaka).

With its cooling energy, light texture and soothing effects, hemp oil is classified as pacifying to both pitta and kapha doshas, making it an ideal choice in the Ayurvedic apothecary for calming, clarifying and rejuvenating the skin.

Ayurveda recognizes that skincare is not just skin-deep. Instead, it is a sacred practice that aligns us with nature. Thus, hemp seed oil is a perfect fit for this tradition! With its cool, unctuous (oily) and slightly astringent qualities, hemp oil pacifies pitta dosha , which governs heat and inflammation, and kapha dosha, which rules oil and congestion.

When the skin is feeling fiery, acne-prone or congested, Ayurveda teaches us to support the skin’s natural detox pathways with ingredients that are both soothing and cleansing–the perfect job for hemp oil! Rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin E and antioxidants, this oil provides deep nourishment without clogging pores. This is a key reason that it is an ideal ingredient for dosha-specific skincare.

Pitta skin tends to be sensitive, inflamed and reactive. Hemp oil’s cooling and anti-inflammatory properties help reduce redness and restore balance without adding fuel to the fire.

Kapha skin often struggles with oiliness and congestion. Despite being an oil, hemp seed oil is non-comedogenic (it will not block pores) and can actually help regulate the skin’s oil production (sebum) making it perfect for bringing kapha skin back into harmony.

If you are managing acne, especially the red, inflamed kind common to pitta types or the cystic congestion seen in kapha imbalances, hemp seed oil offers a gentle yet effective remedy. It moisturizes without heaviness, helps to dissolve excess sebum, calms irritation and supports skin regeneration creating the ideal environment for clearer, calmer skin.

We love honoring ancient traditions while meeting the needs of modern skincare. That’s why hemp seed oil is a star ingredient in our:

•  Pitta Serum: made with hemp oil to calm sensitivity & soothe inflamed skin
  
  

•  Kapha Serum: made with hemp oil to rebalance oily, congested complexions
  
  

•  Clarify Serum: made with hemp oilto purify & heal acne-prone skin
  
  

Each Facial Serum is crafted with intention, using hemp seed oil as the anupan (carrier) to deliver deeply balancing Ayurvedic herbs straight to your skin’s layers.

While 420 is often associated with cannabis culture, we like to celebrate the broader healing potential of this remarkable plant. By honoring hemp seed oil, a humble, healing part of the cannabis family, we reconnect to the earth’s gifts in a grounded, intentional way.

This 420 weekend, light up your skincare ritual with the calming, clarifying touch of hemp seed oil. Whether you are pitta, kapha or somewhere in between, your skin will thank you.