Refined Hemp Seed Oil – Conventional & Organic

 

Hemp seed oil…the super popular oil that it seems everyone is looking for now! Hemp seed oil is such a great oil to add to any of your bases. Hemp seed oil is a thicker, green oil with excellent hydration properties and so many health benefits. In addition to how it can improve your skin, hemp seed oil is also fully sustainable.

We carry three types of hemp seed oil- refined hemp seed oil, organic unrefined virgin hemp seed oil, and unrefined hemp seed oil. Refined hemp seed oil is lighter green to yellow in color and does not have the stronger earthy smell of the unrefined oil. Both organic and conventional unrefined hemp seed oils are dark green in color and have the good, earthy scent of hemp seed. In this article, Manufacturer of Menthol Crystals in England are going to be looking at the differences between the two types of hemp seed oil and what they can be used for.

Hemp seed oil has gained in popularity since the legalization of marijuana in many states in the US. Our consumption of hemp-based products will only continue to grow as more research is done on how beneficial it is. Hemp seed oil does not contain any CBD nor THC.

Hemp seed oil has a high level of omega fatty acids (6 and 3) and naturally occurring vitamin E. These high levels of omega fatty acids make hemp seed oil similar to skin’s natural lipids. When skincare products are made using hemp seed oil they are easily able to moisturize the skin, without leaving it feeling heavy or greasy. Try adding hemp seed oil to a cuticle oil, body oil, or a soap bar to increase moisture and hydration in the skin.

Hemp seed oil can easily be used as a standalone skincare product, or it can be incorporated into any skin care, body care, edible or food product. Our hemp seed oil is unrefined, leaving all the plant benefits intact, so be sure to keep the temperature lower when adding in hemp seed oil to maintain the integrity of the oil.

Not only can hemp seed be consumed, but it can also be pressed to yield a nutrient-rich extraction that can be best described as nature’s most perfectly blended oil.However, it can also be taken one more step that people are often unaware of: refinement.

These natural oils are filtered twice, deodorized, and removed of as much color as possible. Refined Hemp Seed Oil is transparent but retains a yellow color. It carries a mild characteristic aroma and flavor profile but is significantly blander than its unrefined counterpart. Both refined oils are suitable for cosmetic usage and food and beverage manufacturing

Hemp Seed Oil is cold pressed from the seeds of the Cannabis sativa plant and is not to be confused with a full spectrum CBD oil that we are seeing more and more of on the market.

Maybe you’ve never used Hemp Seed Oil and are wondering why so many others do. Hemp Seed Oil is extremely high in linoleic acid content and has a moderate content of alpha-linolenic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Fatty acids such as these are sought after for their potential benefits on the skin and human health.

In the cosmetic industry, Hemp Seed Oil tends to act as an emollient and anti-inflammatory agent. Many users feel it is not overly greasy and does not clog up pores. It can be found in lotions, hair care, serums, balms, salves, soaps, and many more!

Some choose to take Hemp Seed Oil in gel capsule form as an alternative to fish oils for essential fatty acids. People may also consume this oil for possible anti-inflammatory benefits. It can be used as a cooking oil and is even found in some natural toothpastes.

  UNREFINED HEMP SEED OIL

DID YOU KNOW? Unrefined hemp seed oil contains the compound gamma-linoleic acid that helps in the formation of hormones in the body.

Much like the name suggests, unrefined hemp seed oil has not undergone the refinement process. It is raw, and obtained by a process of cold pressing hemp seeds. Cold pressing is a process in which a hydraulic press is used to extract liquid from fruits, seeds, and vegetables without the use of heat). 

By not using heat during the extraction process, thermolabile constituents like vitamins and physical properties like the color and odor are not affected.  The vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and fats are what make hemp seed oil so good for our skin and bodies.

The chemical compounds in the oil that are so healthy for us are as follows;

• Essential fatty acids that cannot be produced by the body such gamma-linolenic acid which is an omega 6 fatty acid, and alpha-linolenic acid which is an omega 3 fatty acids present in a ratio of 3:1
• Polyunsaturated fatty acids e.g. oleic acid and stearidonic acid
• Vitamins: it contains Vitamin A, B, and E
• Antioxidants and 
• Minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, etc.

All of this nutritional goodness is exactly what makes pure, unrefined hemp seed oil so good for our bodies.  Whether you want to eat it, drink it, or lather it on your skin, you’re going to see all the benefits first hand.  

If you’re consuming it internally, it’s recommended at the dose of 1-2 tablespoon fulls per day.  It can and can be incorporated in the form of a smoothie, soup or in a salad (when the taste is agreeable).

Hemp seed oil also makes  an incredible skincare product. The presence of antioxidants, it is essential in slowing the rate of aging, and giving rise to glowing, radiant skin…  But you can read more about that here!

The unrefined hemp seed oil has a pleasant odor, dark green color, and a nutty taste. It is has a shelf life of 3-6 months once opened, and 12 months bottles. Rancidity can be observed when it is near or has passed the expiration date. This is as a result of oxidation of the fatty acid present in the oil.

DID YOU KNOW? Unrefined hemp seed oil helps to reduce the blood cholesterol level and is perfect for use by people suffering from diabetes.

REFINED HEMP SEED OIL

DID YOU KNOW? The refined seed oil is perfect for dry skin because of its moisturizing and emollient properties.

Oils have many uses outside of consumables and cosmetics, as we know.  The problem with hemp seed oil is that it just contains too much healthy stuff to be viable for commercial uses.  That is, until it’s refined.

To remove the nutritional properties of unrefined hemp seed oil, the oil extracted via cold-pressing undergoes a refining process. The quality of this process depends on factors like;

• How much of the active constituents are removed
• The noticeable changes in physical properties like color

The processes involve heating the cold pressed oil, which causes almost everything healthy in the unrefined oil to be destroyed.  The major processes that are employed are: 

• Distillation: a distillation apparatus is employed separates the matrix and the color based on their melting point, a high temperature ( ≥ 2700C) is employed which results in loss of thermolabile constituents e.g. vitamins. 
• Decolorization: freshly extracted oil undergoes processes to remove the dark green color using absorbents like CarbonX. CarbonX has the advantage of reducing the removal of active constituents. 
• Winterization: winterization removes the wax and triglycerides that can lead to greasiness. it involves mixing the oil with an ethanolic solution, heating to remove the solvent, and then freezing. Upon cooling, wax and other triglycerides separate out and can be collected through methods such as decantation.

After being refined, the hemp seed oil has a light green transparent appearance, with no odor or taste. 

Refined hemp seed oil still contains major constituents found in the unrefined counterpart, however, due to a high amount of heat employed while refining, thermolabile compounds like vitamins are destroyed.

While many constituents were removed through refinement, is now a great, sustainable raw material for products such as commercial paints, oils, varnishes, and lubricants.  This is due to…

• lack of odor.
• Longer shelf life 
• Less cost. 
• Less greasy due to the absence of wax, which has been removed using winterization.

The refined oil is employed to manufacture other products such as;

• Plastics: Plastic manufactured using hemp seed oil are eco-friendly; they are not pollutants during or after use because they are biodegradable.
• Bio-fuels: The refined hemp seed oil can be further refined to produce fuels such as ethanol which is an additive to gasoline and is used as fuel for some aircraft.