- Comedogenic
- 0 / 5
- Irritancy
- 0 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Trigger
- Type
- Plant oil
- INCI name
- Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
- Also listed as
- Hemp Seed Oil, Hemp Oil
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.
Acne-safe breakdown
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil scores 0/5, so it is one of the ingredients acne-prone skin can use freely, though it is still a fungal-acne trigger. If a product containing it breaks you out, look at the other ingredients. Our scanner will flag them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hemp Seed Oil comedogenic?
No, it is non-comedogenic. Hemp Seed Oil (INCI: Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil) has a comedogenic rating of 0 out of 5. A dry-feeling oil high in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, rated non-comedogenic.
Is Hemp Seed Oil safe for fungal acne?
No. Hemp Seed Oil can feed Malassezia yeast, so people with fungal acne usually avoid it.
Does Hemp Seed Oil cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.
What are other names for Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil?
On labels it can also appear as Hemp Seed Oil or Hemp Oil.