Cannabis roots: Empyri is the first company to infuse skin care products with cannabis roots. They contain high concentrations of a triterpenoid or chemical compound called friedelin. Friedelin has very strong anti-inflammatory properties. Cannabis roots have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 1,000 years.

Many common skin issues, including skin redness and acne, are caused by inflammation. And then there are stubborn inflammatory skin conditions like atopic dermatitis and eczema. The anti-inflammatory benefits of cannabis roots benefit all.

Hemp oil: Hemp oil, aka hemp seed oil, is the ideal clean ingredient in a facial oil. It contains an ideal ratio of omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids which are the building blocks of healthy skin cells. Fatty acids keep skin hydrated, plump, and younger-looking. That's why we love hemp oil in our skin care products! Hemp seed oil is also biocompatible with the skin, meaning it is very similar to our skin's natural oils. This means it absorbs well, making it the best carrier oil for cleansing and moisturizing.

Hemp seed oil also regulates our skin’s oil. Hemp seed oil contains high concentrations of linoleic acid. Linoleic acid in our skin prevents our sebum (oils) from getting sticky. When our skin is low in linoleic acid, sebum gets trapped in our pores. So hemp seed oil heals skin conditions like acne by thinning out our sebum which allows it to “flow” or exit our pores. For this reason, regular use of hemp seed oil also minimizes the size of pores.

Hydrolyzed hemp seed extract: Hemp is truly our hero! Empyri's hydrolyzed hemp seed extract (HSSE) is clinically proven to:

• hydrate and balance skin's oil production
• improve the look of flakiness caused by dry skin
• reduce the width and depth of wrinkles

What's not to love? Like other hydrolyzed vegetable proteins, HSSE is rich in amino acids. These are the building blocks of skin proteins like collagen.

Hyaluronic Acid: Empyri's trio of hemp creams uses hyaluronic acid. It's a powerful humectant that draws moisture to the skin and can hold up to 1000x its weight in water! Hyaluronic acid holds moisture in the skin. This makes it plumper and bouncier which reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It smooths to improve overall skin texture.

Essential Oils: Empyri uses custom blends of essential oils in every product. Our signature scent is lavender + orange blossom. Our customers describe their experience as "bringing the spa into their home". We use EO's at or below their recommended levels in cosmetics. This ensures they are safe and non-irritating for the skin. Essential oils replace synthetic fragrance, included on David Suzuki's Dirty Dozen list.