Walk down any wellness aisle and you'll see the word “hemp” everywhere. But “hemp” on a label can mean two very different things: hemp seed oil or CBD. They come from the same plant, but they are not the same ingredient. Here's how to tell them apart.
Where each one comes from
Hemp seed oil is cold-pressed from the small seeds of the hemp plant, much like sunflower or olive oil is pressed from seeds and fruit. It's a rich, green-tinted oil that has been used in food and skin care for generations.
CBD (cannabidiol) is extracted from the flowers and leaves of the hemp plant. The seeds naturally contain little to none of it, which is why hemp seed oil and CBD oil are sold as separate products.
What's inside hemp seed oil
Hemp seed oil is prized for its fatty acids. It's naturally rich in omega-6 (linoleic acid) and omega-3 (alpha-linolenic acid), in roughly the 3-to-1 ratio that skin-care makers love. These fatty acids are part of what helps lotions feel nourishing and leave skin soft and smooth.
- Lightweight and easily absorbed
- Naturally rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids
- A great base for plant butters and essential oils
Why we build Relm around hemp seed oil
Every Relm stick starts with 1,000 mg of hemp seed oil, then adds rich plant butters like shea, cocoa and kokum, and a hero botanical: frankincense in the Active Stick, arnica in the Recovery Stick, cooling menthol in the Relief Stick, menthol and capsaicin in the Frozen Heat Stick and lavender in the Calm Stick.
New to Relm? Start with our Active Stick: 1,000 mg hemp seed oil plus warm, earthy frankincense in a no-mess twist-up stick.
Shop the Active Stick – $49.99How to read a “hemp” label
When you shop for any hemp product, check the ingredient list. “Cannabis sativa seed oil” or “hemp seed oil” means the oil pressed from seeds. “Cannabidiol” or “CBD” means the extract. A good brand will tell you clearly which one you're getting, and how much.
The bottom line
Hemp seed oil and CBD are different ingredients from different parts of the same plant. Hemp seed oil is a time-tested, skin-loving oil, and it's the heart of every Relm stick.
Try Relm Hemp Sticks
Every stick is 3 oz of solid lotion with 1,000 mg of hemp seed oil, plant butters and pure essential oils. No mess, no greasy hands, and one stick lasts 3–6 months. Free shipping and a 60-day money-back guarantee.
