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By far the best suited vegetable oil to base skincare, haircare and bodycare formulations on, is pure organic hemp seed oil. This remarkable gift from nature has the perfect balance of EFA's (essential fatty acids), omega 3, 6 and 9, which our bodies require for optimal health and normal human cell function.

These essential fatty acids are not produced by the body and need to be sourced externally through proper nutrition.

Unfortunately, many people are seriously lacking in EFA's due to high saturated fat diets resulting in increased cases of eczema, psoriasis, dry cracked skin and premature aging.

Using hemp seed oil topically in skin creams, body lotions and oils is a great way to aid the healing and moisturising of problem skin conditions.

When choosing skin care lines it pays to be aware that many commercial brands are petroleum based products. Petroleum or crude oil is a DEAD substance with no life force. Hemp oil on the other hand is a l iving organism packed with high quality protein and polyunsaturated fats, bringing beneficial healing qualities to preparations.

Anything made from crude oil such as plastics, fuels, paints and skincare products etc, can be made from hempseed oil without the damaging impacts of crude oil. Industrial hemp (cannabis sativa) has had a long history of use dating back thousands of years. Uses such as medicinal, culinary and industrial.

There is a myriad of information on the internet and in books regarding the thousands of uses attainable from the whole plant, facts on prohibition and the demonization of hemp.

For now I wish to focus on the positive re-birth taking place and embrace this amazing resource and discover once again, the many benefits obtained by using hempseed oil - both physically and environmentally. Many people have let go of the negative, ill-informed propaganda of the past, propaganda generated some 70 years ago by a powerful minority with self interests in stopping the flow of industry around hemp.

Now we are seeing a wave of inspiring people creating beautiful hemp products, researching sustainable industry and lobbying governments to bring about change.

By purchasing hemp based products you help to create demand, more demand for hemp will in time help to force changes in current legislation regarding the hemp industry in Australia. Changes that will benefit both consumers and the environment.

 Still craving for more...  click below for more amazing facts.

 

Chronology of hemp thanks to Hemphasis.

America's Harried Hemp History thanks also to Hemphasis & our mate John Dvorak from Hempology

Why Industrial Hemp? at Vote Hemp. This is one of those easy to understand papers that shows the various uses of hemp.

Hemp for Victory  Downloadable video. A must see!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's amazing how Hemp has so many uses.

 Hemp can make a cement-like substance that is stronger & lighter than traditional cement.    

 Interview with Tasmanian Hemp grower, Patsy Harmsen discussing the use of hemp fibre to produce newsprint as well as a strengthing agent in recycled papers.  

  Here is a segment taken from an outstanding South African Television production on SABC3: 'Free Spirit'. 

 Tony Budden of 'Hemporium' [ http://www.hemporium.com/ ] a South African company that specializes in the multifarious products that can be made from hemp, talks about the environmental, nutritional, industrial, social and spiritual benefits of using hemp to provide us with almost all of our everyday products. These range from biodegradable plastics, non toxic detergents, composites that are stronger than steel yet lighter, finest quality paper, foods, textiles and many more.
He explains how the crop is a natural pest deterrent and requires no pesticides and very little fertilizer (natural please) and touches on the fascinating history of the plant revealing many important truths of our day. A must see for people who care about the planet and want to live as harmlessly as possible!  

 

Video blog from Darryl Hannah, Love Life. Hemp history, Fashion, Health...
              ** If it's not made from metal or glass you can make it out of HEMP!!

 Excerpt from the 55 minute documentary, "Hemp and the Rule of Law" chronicles the movement to legalize the growing of hemp for American farmers. 
(Just shows how ignorant some people and governments are about the benefits of Cannabis Sativa)