Hemp
Hemp: a plain-language guide
The pillar guide to hemp — what the plant is, how it is grown and processed in Europe, and how to read the words used around it.
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Understand the plant before you choose the product.
An open, growing library about hemp, botanical ingredients, product formats and the everyday rituals they fit into. No claims, no shortcuts — just clear answers.
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The botanical ingredients used in topical products and why formulators choose them.
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How to compare formats, read labels and choose something that fits your routine.
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Practical, step-by-step guidance for using botanical products.
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Sourcing, formulation, testing and packaging — and what transparency means.
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Everyday rituals, routines and the wider world of plant-based body care.
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How to choose a cream
Creams differ mainly in richness, absorption and fragrance.
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How to choose a balm
What separates one balm from another once you look past the label.
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How to read a product label
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Ingredients
Plants in the range
Hemp
Cannabis sativa L.
An agricultural crop grown across Europe, used in body care mainly as seed oil or as an extract of the aerial parts.
Comfrey
Symphytum officinale
A traditional European garden herb whose root and leaf have a long history of use in topical preparations.
Arnica
Arnica montana
A yellow-flowered mountain plant of central and southern Europe, used as a flower extract in topical preparations.
Tutorials
How to use what you have
Application · 3 min
How to use a hemp balm
A short walkthrough for getting the most out of a dense, oil-based balm without using more than you need.
Application · 2 min
How to apply a body cream
Getting even coverage on larger areas without wasting product.
Routine · 6 min
How to build a botanical body care ritual
A simple three-step routine you can keep to on ordinary days.
Glossary
Terms, defined plainly
CBD
Cannabidiol, one of the compounds found in Cannabis sativa L.
Hemp
A variety of Cannabis sativa L. grown as an agricultural crop under rules that cap its THC content.
Cannabinoids
A family of compounds naturally present in Cannabis sativa L.
Extract
Concentrated plant material separated from the rest of the plant by pressing, soaking or distillation.
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