If it owes its notoriety to its psychotropic cousin, the cannabis sativa of our creams, with its infinitesimal dose of THC (the famous “magic” molecule), is much wiser. And above all more precious for the skin :its seeds, in particular, give after pressure an extract rich in vitamins, proteins, fatty acids and cannabidiol (CBD). This molecule, in addition to relaxing effects, e
is endowed with powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. If The Body Shop had sniffed out interest in 1997 and launched Hemp, its hemp range (another name for cannabis, less connoted smoking), the planetary craze is only very recent. “What appeals above all is the holistic aspect of an active ingredient that acts both on the skin in an effective and proven way, but also on the mind with a relaxing effect . But the somewhat subversive idea of flirting with the limits of regulations also arouses our curiosity,” explains Clarissa Scalisi, beauty consultant at Peclers. Subversive… Check out our beauty shopping of 7 “open access” cannabis products.
– Calm redness and feelings of discomfort sensitive skin thanks to its immediate soothing effect.
– Fill the gaps of a dehydrated epidermis and restore the hydrolipidic film with a lot of essential fatty acids (omega-3 and 6 from the oil of its seeds).
– Regulate excess sebum and reduce small imperfections due to inflammation.
–Protect urban skins against daily aggressions thanks to a high content of antioxidants.
– Soothe skin hot spots after an excess of sun, during the first exposures on the terrace.
–Relax and relieve tension via massages on dry skin in the form of body oil.
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