# What does Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil mean on the ingredient list?

> See "Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil" on a skincare product? It's hemp seed oil — pressed from the hemp seed, free of cannabinoids and rich in omega-3 and omega-6. Here's how to interpret all of hemp's names on the INCI list.

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**Kategori:** kannavalley · **Publicerad:** 2026-06-12 · **Uppdaterad:** 2026-07-12

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**Short answer:** Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil is the international INCI name for **hemp seed oil** — a vegetable oil cold-pressed from the hemp seed. It contains neither CBD nor THC, because the seed forms no cannabinoids. In skincare it is used for its softening and skin-conditioning properties and its high content of omega-3 and omega-6.

## Why does it say "Cannabis" on my face cream?

All cosmetic ingredients in the EU must be given by their INCI name (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) — a standardised, Latin-based name that is the same worldwide. Hemp is *Cannabis sativa* in Latin, so all hemp-based ingredients start with "Cannabis Sativa" — whether they come from the seed, leaf or stalk, and whether or not they contain cannabinoids.

## Hemp's names on the INCI list — a glossary

- **Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil** — hemp seed oil. Pressed from the seed. No cannabinoids. Rich in omega-3/6 and linoleic acid. Softening, skin-conditioning.

- **Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract** — extract of hemp seed. No cannabinoids. Hydrating and skin-conditioning, common in lighter formulations such as mists and serums.

- **Cannabidiol (CBD)** — the isolated cannabinoid. Listed in the EU ingredient database CosIng with functions such as antioxidant and skin-conditioning.

- **Cannabis Sativa Leaf Extract** — leaf extract. May occur but is scrutinised more closely, as leaves can contain traces of cannabinoids.

Rule of thumb: **"Seed" in the name = from the seed = free of cannabinoids.**

## What does hemp seed oil do for the skin?

Hemp seed oil's fatty-acid profile — roughly 3:1 between omega-6 and omega-3 — is close to the skin's own composition, which makes it easy for the skin to take up. As a cosmetic ingredient it is softening and skin-conditioning without feeling greasy, so it suits everything from facial oils to balms. We have written more about the oil here: [what is hemp oil?](/en/kunskap/vad-ar-hampaolja)

In our skincare line [Natural Beauty by Kannavalley](/en/blog/natural-beauty-kannavalley-hudvard), Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil is a recurring base ingredient — the same seed as in our foods, in a new role.

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil contain THC?

No. The seed forms no cannabinoids — pure hemp seed oil is free of both THC and CBD. [More on THC in CBD skincare](/en/kunskap/innehaller-cbd-hudvard-thc).

### Are products with Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil legal?

Yes, entirely — hemp seed oil is a common cosmetic ingredient without restrictions. [About the legality of CBD cosmetics here](/en/kunskap/ar-cbd-balsam-lagligt-sverige).

### Is hemp seed oil in skincare the same oil as in the kitchen?

The same seed and pressing method — but cosmetic oil follows the cosmetics legislation's purity and documentation requirements.

### What does INCI mean?

International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients — the global standard system for naming cosmetic ingredients, mandatory in the EU.

## Sources

- [CosIng — the EU database of cosmetic ingredients](https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/)

- [Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 on cosmetic products — EUR-Lex](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32009R1223)

- [Swedish Medical Products Agency — Cosmetics](https://www.lakemedelsverket.se/en/cosmetics)


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