Today, I’m excited to share my thoughts on the much-talked-about Hemp Mousse Mask from SEPHORA COLLECTION. This launch is making waves in the skincare industry and promises to deliver a flawless, blemish-free complexion through HEMP.
Infused with the power of hemp seed oil and Niacinamide, this unique formula is specially designed to target acne-prone skin and leave you with a flawless, blemish-free complexion.
What sets this mask apart is its powerful combination of hemp seed oil and Niacinamide, which work together to tackle acne-prone skin. As someone who’s struggled with breakouts, I was curious to see if this product lived up to the hype.
So, did the Hemp Mousse Mask from SEPHORA COLLECTION live up to my expectations? Before I tell you that first, let’s talk about why hemp is taking the beauty world by storm. From reducing inflammation to providing intense hydration, hemp seed oil is a true hero ingredient for our skin. And SEPHORA COLLECTION has harnessed its benefits to create a must-have product for anyone dealing with acne or blemishes.
What is Hemp ?
Hemp has bad reputation and the mention of hemp usually stirs up images of druggies, charas, ganja and law enforcement in our mind. It is sad to see that this is like that because the reality is far from different.
Land of Hemp or Cannabis & religious significance
Hemp or cannabis, a plant native to South Asia, specifically India and Pakistan, has a rich cultural and spiritual history in the region. Ayurvedic remedies have long employed hemp for health and healing purposes. In many spiritual and religious festivals, such as Holi, Urs, and Mela, hemp was consumed in large quantities, often in the form of Bhang, a drink made from milk and hemp. Even prominent Muslim spiritual figures, such as Sayyid Uthman Marwandi, popularly revered as Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, Nizam add din Aulia, and the Sufi saint Ali Hujwiri, better known as Data Gunj Bakhsh, have used cannabis and other mind-altering substances to achieve enlightenment.
And for the very reason :
“the spirit to ascend to the highest points in a heavenly ascension of disembodied understanding.”
In Pakistan and India, a culture surrounding hash and cannabis has emerged around shrines due to the promotion of these substances by religious figures, who have been using them for centuries. Unlike alcohol, cannabis was not prohibited in the Muslim world, contributing to its cultural significance in the region.
While cannabis consumption during Hindu festivals, such as Holi and Shivaratri, has been prevalent for centuries, it was introduced to the Muslim world in 1155 AD by Sheikh Haider, the founder of Sufism and an early Safavids Qalander. It is even believed that the renowned poet and Sufi mystic Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi was influenced by cannabis when composing his beautiful works.