Hemp seeds: Nature’s skin superfood emerges amid growing demand for natural beauty solutions

 Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) has long carried a cultural stigma, overshadowed by its psychoactive cousin, marijuana. Despite sharing the same species name, hemp seeds contain negligible THC — the compound responsible for psychoactive effects — and have been classified as a legal commodity in the U.S. under the 2018 Farm Bill, propelling their rise as a superfood.

Historically, hemp cultivation dates back millennia, prized for its fibrous stalks in textiles and paper. Its seeds, however, were largely understudied until recently. A 2024 review in Molecules highlighted hemp seeds’ exceptional nutritional profile, including complete proteins, omega fatty acids and bioactive compounds like gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). This shift—from neglected seed to sought-after ingredient—reflects broader cultural shifts toward natural health solutions...<<<Read More>>>...