Recipe for June, 2008

                                Recipe makes 8 lbs. (Approximately 26/4 oz bars)

                                 Ingredients:
                                 32 ozs. Palm Oil
                                 27 ozs. Coconut 76 or 92
                                 16 ozs. Hemp Oil
                                 15 ozs. Olive A Oil
                                 10 drops of Vitamin E Oil or GSE
                                 13 ozs. Lye (Sodium Hydroxide)
                                 30 ozs. Distilled Water
                                 4 ozs.  Blend of essentials (Patchouli, Bergamot & Lime) or any other essential oils
                                 1-2 tsps. of Coral Mica Powder

Follow directions for basic "cold process" soap making.  

Hemp has 3 unique nutritional factors. It has an ideal balance of Omega 3 and 6 for sustainable human health, it has a full amino acid spectrum meaning it provides complete protein, and it has a massive trace mineral content - truly one of nature's superfoods. 

Other benefits of hemp seed oil include its effect on the skin and the hair, nourishing both on a cellular level. Hemp oil is easily absorbed by the skin. 

Benefits of hemp seed oil in skin care

• The hemp seed oil that is used for cosmetics and skin care products contains a high amount of polyunsaturated essential fatty acids (linoleic and linolenic acids), which makes it an important ingredient in anti-inflammatory skin care formulations.
• For this reason it is beneficial, as it helps to heal skin lesions, balance dry skin and fight skin inflammations.
• It is a non-greasy, emollient and moisturizing compound with excellent anti-aging and moisture balancing properties.

And of course, hemp needs no pesticides or fertilizers, is low maintenance and grows just about anywhere, making it the ideal crop for organic sustainable farming in just about anywhere in the world.