• Complete technical specification of cold pressed Hemp Seed Oil (Cannabis sativa seed oil).
• Covers identification, physical & chemical parameters, fatty acid profile, storage, safety and packaging.
• Values are typical; each batch is supplied with its own Certificate of Analysis (COA).
• Supplied by Liana Health Care, Meerut – packs from 100 ml to 200 kg.

Product Identification

Organoleptic Properties

Physical & Chemical Specifications

Test methods: IS 548 / AOCS methods. Typical values for reference; actual results are given in the batch COA.

Fatty Acid Composition (by GC)

Omega-6 : Omega-3 ratio is typically about 3:1. Total unsaturated fatty acids are around 88–90%.

Microbiological Limits (Cosmetic Grade)

Microbiology report available on request.

Storage & Shelf Life

• Shelf life: 12 months from date of manufacture in unopened original packing.
• Store in a cool, dry and dark place, ideally below 25°C.
• Keep containers tightly closed and well filled to limit contact with air.
• Bulk packs are nitrogen-flushed on request to slow oxidation.
• After opening, use within 3–6 months; refrigeration helps keep it fresh.
• Avoid contact with copper, iron and other reactive metals.
• May turn slightly cloudy at low temperature – this is natural and clears at room temperature.

Safety & Handling

• Generally not classified as hazardous; refer to the MSDS for full details.
• For external / cosmetic use as supplied; a patch test is advised for finished products.
• Avoid contact with eyes; rinse with plenty of water if contact occurs.
• Spills make floors slippery – absorb with sand or sawdust and clean up promptly.
• Important: hemp seed oil is a drying oil. Rags, cloth or paper soaked with it can self-heat and catch fire – soak them in water or store in a closed metal container before disposal.
• Keep away from open flames and strong oxidising agents.

Packaging Specifications

Custom pack sizes and private-label packing available for bulk orders.

Labelling & Documents

• Each pack is labelled with: product name, INCI name, batch number, manufacturing date, best-before date, net weight, and storage instructions.
• Bulk packs also show: gross weight, tare weight and handling marks.
• Documents supplied: COA with every batch; MSDS and TDS on request.
• Other product declarations are available on request for export buyers.

Ordering & Dispatch

• Samples available before bulk orders.
• Minimum pack size: 100 ml; bulk supply up to 200 kg drums.
• White-label and contract manufacturing available.
• Dispatch across India by transport or courier; export packing with palletisation on request.

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• Detailed uses of cold pressed Hemp Seed Oil across skin care, hair care, soap, lip care and massage products.
• Recommended usage levels for each product type.
• Eight starter formulations with method and tips for cosmetic formulators and private-label brands.
• Practical advice on stability, colour, odour and packaging.

Why Formulators Choose Hemp Seed Oil

• Light, dry-feel oil: absorbs quickly and leaves little greasy residue – suits face oils, serums and lightweight lotions.
• High in essential fatty acids: around 70–80% linoleic and alpha-linolenic acid, in a natural omega-6 : omega-3 balance of about 3:1.
• Contains GLA: a small amount of gamma-linolenic acid, which few carrier oils offer.
• Low comedogenic reputation: widely used in products for oily and combination skin.
• Natural green colour (virgin grade): useful as a natural tint in green-themed and botanical products.
• Strong label appeal: "hemp" is a popular ingredient name in natural and clean-beauty ranges.
• Note: hemp seed oil is pressed from seeds – it is not CBD oil and should not be marketed as one.

Uses & Applications in Detail

Skin Care

• Face oils and facial serums – alone or blended with jojoba, argan or squalane.
• Moisturising creams and lotions for normal, oily and combination skin.
• Night creams and overnight face masks.
• Cleansing oils and oil-cleansing balms.
• Under-eye oils and roll-ons (refined grade preferred for low odour).

Hair & Scalp Care

• Pre-wash hair oils and scalp massage oils.
• Leave-in serums for dry ends and frizz control.
• Conditioners and hair masks (oil phase).
• Blended Ayurvedic-style hair oils with coconut, sesame or castor oil.

Body Care

• Body oils, after-bath oils and dry-oil sprays.
• Body lotions, body butters and hand creams.
• Foot creams and elbow / knee balms.

Men's Grooming

• Beard oils and beard balms.
• After-shave balms and moisturisers.
• Moustache wax (in a wax base).

Soap & Bath Products

• Cold process and hot process soap – adds conditioning feel and a creamy lather.
• Melt-and-pour soap as an added oil (small amount).
• Bath oils, bath melts and bath bombs.

Lip & Nail Care

• Lip balms, lip oils and lip scrubs.
• Cuticle oils and nail-care serums.

Massage & Aromatherapy

• Base oil for diluting essential oils.
• Professional massage oils for spas and salons.
• Roll-on aromatherapy blends.

Private Label & Retail

• Pure hemp seed oil in 30 ml, 50 ml or 100 ml bottles under your own brand.
• Ready-to-launch face oils, hair oils and beard oils made by contract manufacturing.

Recommended Usage Levels

Guide levels only. Final levels depend on your formula, product claims and stability testing.

Starter Formulations – Overview

• Formula 1: Hemp Face Oil (Lightweight Serum)
• Formula 2: Hemp Daily Body Lotion (Oil-in-Water)
• Formula 3: Hemp Hair & Scalp Oil
• Formula 4: Hemp Beard Oil
• Formula 5: Hemp Lip Balm
• Formula 6: Hemp Cold Process Soap (Oil Blend)
• Formula 7: Hemp Massage Oil
• Formula 8: Whipped Hemp Body Butter

All formulas are in % w/w (by weight). Scale them up by multiplying each percentage by your batch size.

Formula 1: Hemp Face Oil (Lightweight Serum)

Method

• Weigh Phase A oils into a clean, dry vessel and stir gently at room temperature.
• Add Phase B and mix until uniform.
• Fill into amber glass dropper bottles or airless pumps; flush headspace with nitrogen if possible.

Formulator tip: No heat is needed. Use refined hemp oil if you want a pale colour and low odour.

Formula 2: Hemp Daily Body Lotion (Oil-in-Water)

Method

• Disperse xanthan gum in glycerin, add water and heat Phase A to 70–75°C.
• Heat Phase B to 70–75°C until melted.
• Add B to A while homogenising for 2–3 minutes.
• Cool with gentle stirring; below 40°C add Phase C.
• Adjust pH to about 5.0–5.5 if required and fill.

Formulator tip: Keep the time hemp oil spends at high temperature short. Preservative level and pH should follow your preservative supplier's guidance.

Formula 3: Hemp Hair & Scalp Oil

Method

• Mix Phase A oils at room temperature.
• Add Phase B and stir well.
• Fill into PET or amber bottles with a flip-top or dropper.

Formulator tip: Castor oil adds thickness and shine; reduce it for a lighter oil. Fractionated coconut oil keeps the blend liquid in winter.

Formula 4: Hemp Beard Oil

Method

• Mix all Phase A oils at room temperature.
• Add Phase B and stir until uniform.
• Fill into 30 ml amber dropper bottles.

Formulator tip: Keep total essential oils at 1–2% for leave-on facial use.

Formula 5: Hemp Lip Balm

Method

• Melt Phase A at about 70°C until clear.
• Remove from heat, add Phase B and stir.
• Add Phase C when slightly cooled and pour into tubes or tins.
• Let set at room temperature before capping.

Formulator tip: Adding hemp oil after melting the waxes limits heat exposure. Increase beeswax for a firmer stick in hot climates.

Formula 6: Hemp Cold Process Soap (Oil Blend)

Method

• Percentages are of total oils. Calculate sodium hydroxide and water with a soap calculator, at about 5% superfat.
• Prepare the lye solution with full safety gear and let it cool.
• Combine lye and oils at 35–45°C and blend to light trace.
• Add fragrance or essential oil (about 3% of oils), pour into moulds and cure for 4–6 weeks.

Formulator tip: Keep hemp oil at 15% or less of total oils – higher amounts can make bars soft and prone to orange spots (rancidity). Add 0.1% rosemary oleoresin to the oils for extra protection.

Formula 7: Hemp Massage Oil

Method

• Mix Phase A oils.
• Add Phase B and stir well.
• Fill into PET or glass bottles with a pump.

Formulator tip: Grapeseed oil gives good glide. For sensitive skin, reduce essential oils to 0.5–1%.

Formula 8: Whipped Hemp Body Butter

Method

• Gently melt Phase A at low heat.
• Remove from heat and stir in Phase B.
• Chill until just firm at the edges, then whip for 5–10 minutes until fluffy.
• Add Phase C during whipping and fill into jars.

Formulator tip: Shea butter can turn grainy if cooled slowly; cool quickly in the fridge before whipping.

Formulation Tips for Hemp Seed Oil

• Protect from oxidation: hemp oil is rich in omega-3, so add Vitamin E (0.2–0.5%) and/or rosemary oleoresin (0.1–0.2%) to the oil phase.
• Limit heat: add hemp oil as late as possible and keep heating time short; for anhydrous blends, no heat is needed.
• Choose the right grade: virgin grade gives a green tint and nutty smell; refined grade suits white creams and fragranced products.
• Mask the odour: virgin hemp has a natural earthy smell – citrus, mint, lavender and woody essential oils blend well with it.
• Blend for stability: pairing with stable oils such as jojoba, fractionated coconut or squalane improves shelf life.
• Use protective packaging: amber glass, opaque bottles or airless pumps, filled well to reduce air in the pack.
• Preserve water-based products: any formula containing water needs a broad-spectrum preservative.
• Test before launch: run stability tests (heat, cold and light), check smell and colour over time, and do preservative efficacy testing for emulsions.
• Check regulations: follow cosmetic rules in your selling market and avoid medical claims on labels.

Disclaimer

The uses, usage levels and formulations on this page are general starting points shared for professional formulators and are given in good faith. They are not tested finished-product formulas and do not make any medical or therapeutic claim.

• Each formula must be tested by the user for stability, compatibility, preservation and safety before sale.
• Patch testing of finished products is recommended.
• Handle sodium hydroxide (lye) for soap making only with proper safety equipment.
• Users are responsible for meeting all labelling and regulatory requirements in their market.
• Liana Health Care is not responsible for results obtained from the use of this information.

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