Hemp Butter: How to Use This Rich Natural Moisturiser for Skin, Hair and DIY Care

Hemp butter is a soft, semi-solid natural fat derived from Cannabis sativa seeds, prized for its rich fatty acids that moisturise dry, dull skin and support the skin's natural barrier. You can use it neat as a body butter, blend it into homemade balms and creams, or work it through the ends of dry hair. It melts easily at skin temperature, so a little goes a long way.

What is hemp butter?

Hemp butter is made from hemp seed material and appears as a white to very pale green soft fat with a characteristic mild odour. It has a melting point of around 43°C, which means it stays firm in the jar but softens the moment it touches warm skin. Azlok's Hemp Butter is free from added chemicals, preservatives, parabens, phthalates, sulfates, SLS and SLES, making it a clean base for both direct use and DIY formulations.

Because it is nourishing and non-greasy once absorbed, hemp butter suits people with dry patches, rough elbows and knees, and skin that feels tight after washing.

Everyday uses for skin, hair and body

Body butter: Massage a small amount into dry areas after a bath while skin is still slightly damp to lock in moisture.
Face care: A thin layer works as an overnight moisturiser for dry skin. Start with a tiny quantity to see how your skin responds.
Hair ends and scalp: Rub a pea-sized amount between your palms and smooth it over dry, frizzy ends. It can also be used in pre-wash hair masks.
Lip and cuticle balm: Dab onto chapped lips, cracked heels or rough cuticles.
DIY base: Melt and blend it with carrier oils, essential oils and beeswax to make custom balms, lotion bars and whipped body butters.

How to use hemp butter

Scoop out a small amount with clean, dry fingers or a spatula.
Warm it between your palms until it softens and turns slightly oily.
Apply in gentle circular motions over clean skin or dry hair.
For a whipped texture, gently melt the butter, let it cool until it starts to set, then whip with a hand mixer until light and fluffy.

When formulating, remember its saponification value of roughly 170–185, which is useful if you are making cold-process soap and need to calculate lye accurately.

Tips and safety notes

Patch test first: Apply a small amount to your inner forearm and wait 24 hours before wider use, especially if you have sensitive skin.
Use clean tools: Keep water out of the jar to preserve the butter and prevent spoilage.
For external use only: Do not eat it and keep it away from children.
Dilute essential oils properly if you add them to a hemp butter blend, and follow standard usage rates.
Melt gently: Use low heat or a double boiler; the flash point is around 91°C, so avoid overheating.

Buying and storage

Azlok's Hemp Butter is made in India and available in sizes from 500 Gm and 1 KG for home users up to 5 KG, 10 KG, 20 KG and 25 KG bulk packs for soap makers and small businesses. The 500 Gm pack is priced at ₹649, which makes it easy to try before committing to larger quantities.

Store the butter in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Sealed and stored well, it keeps for up to two years. If it softens in the summer heat, simply place it somewhere cooler and it will firm up again without losing quality.

FAQ

Can I apply hemp butter directly on my face?

Yes, a thin layer can be used as a moisturiser for dry skin. Start with a small amount and do a patch test first, as everyone's skin reacts differently.

Is hemp butter greasy?

It feels rich on application but absorbs reasonably well when used in small quantities. Warming it between your palms and applying a thin layer helps avoid a heavy, greasy finish.

Does hemp butter contain THC?

Hemp butter is derived from hemp seed material and is intended as a cosmetic ingredient for external use, not as a psychoactive product. Use it topically as a skincare and DIY butter.

Can I use hemp butter to make soap?

Yes. With a saponification value of about 170–185, it works well in cold-process and melt-and-pour soap making. Always run your recipe through a lye calculator for accuracy.

How long does hemp butter last?

When stored in a cool, dry place and kept free of water contamination, it has a shelf life of about two years.