Nature's most powerful oil provides a high lipid content, proteins and minerals responsible for the formation of Keratin. Keratin is the building block protein for hair and nails, ingesting 2 dessertspoons of hemp oil will increase hair strength, volume and shine. Hempseed oil also has many uses when applied externally to the skin and hair. Many shampoos and conditioners contain surfactants, these strip the hair of its natural oils leaving untidy, dry, brittle and lacking luster (dull) hair. Hemp oil's unique composition provides a protective film that tends to keep the resident moisture. Whilst the amino acids smooth the cuticle, providing protection from dryness and improve the hair's health, look and feel. The unique properties of hempseed oil make it an ideal cosmetic ingredient with its safe credentials and nourishing properties. Aside from the sunscreen agents, the most important element is the vehicle that carries these agents. Hemp oil is an ideal ingredient to reduce greasiness and stickiness. The use of petroleum based carriers in many sun care products has received increased criticism regarding absorption into the skin. Hemp oil is a suitable substitute to reduce these risks providing softening qualities with a minimum of greasiness, keeping the skin soft whilst counter-acting the drying effects of the sun. Hemp Oils makes an ideal lubricating and skin soothing agent. In lipstick the softening / smoothing characteristics are crucial to its ease of application and look and feel. Most lipsticks contain 60-70% oils which smoothes the lips. Using hempseed oil instead of castor oil improves the overall feel, reducing the drying effects of most bromo acid dye solvents.