Hemp seed oil is the cold press oil extracted from the hemp plant, a member of the Cannabis sativaplant family. Unlike marijuana, hemp does not contain significant quantities of the psychoactive compound THC and will not result in a “high.” Its appeal lies in its high concentrations of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which – like vitamins and minerals – are essential for the body’s ability to function normally, grow and develop. Hemp seed oil contains a combination of the omega 3 alpha-linolenic acid and the omega 6s linoleic acid and gamma-linolenic acid. These essential fatty acids are particularly beneficial in supporting the health of the skin.