India has deep history with hemp. It has been in industry since the colonial period began in India. In recent years the marketing demand of plant-based products has increased and viable medicinal industries have pushed the hemp industry to boom in India. Hemp based products have shown epidemic growth and ready to meet the demand with its potential. Despite it has a tremendous benefit in industry, yet it is considered as controversial plant as it is correlated with drugs.
Today, industries across the world have started to work effectively to generate acknowledgement about the benefits of hemp based products which are beneficial in industrial and medical purposes to eliminate the myths about hemp.

Knowing the demand and various applications of hemp in skin & cosmetics, textile fabrics, and healthcare industry, Indian market cautiously owing the hemp based products in market to educate and create awareness about hemp to valve the remunerative hemp market.

With the massive expansion, studies estimates that India has become one of the substantial hemp markets today globally. This move shows hemp industry has already paved the way for commercial development in Indian market. Hemp has pop up as a game changer in skin care industry, because of the fibrous content in the stem and hemp seeds; it is rich in antioxidants and vitamins which help in balancing & hydrating skin, and regulating oil production. Scientific research has proven that hemp contains 21 types of amino acids which are used to formulate organic skincare and medicinal products.

To know deeply, let’s delve into the industrial and medicinal benefits of hemp in industry.

Anti Inflammatory: As hemp contains omega – 6 and 3 poly unsaturated fatty acids, it has amazing anti inflammatory properties that treats and reduce the inflammation in skin. Hemp oil is used to treat the extreme chronic inflammatory skin disorders like eczema and psoriasis by reducing the infection and irritation caused due the inflammation in body.

Palliating the Risk of Acne: Due to excess oil and clogged pores results in acne-breakouts. It is very important to treat acne, if not it can form bacterial infections on skin which leads to blemishes and break outs. Hemp oil comes in the form of ointments to treat this condition by ceasing the excess oil secretion and acts as an optimistic therapeutic agent for treating acne.

Ensures Age Defying: Hemp seed oil has promising anti-aging and anti oxidant properties. Nowadays premature aging has been a threatening component due to the excess sun exposure and increased stress. These factors can make the skin to age prematurely. Here hemp meets the issue with its potent antioxidant properties; it promotes the collagen and elasticity of the skin to delay the aging process. It preps the skin free from wrinkles and fine lines which results in sparkling complexion of skin. Now industries are manufacturing hemp based sunscreen lotion and anti-aging serums to distribute the goodness of hemp to everyone.

Fend off Dry Skin Issues: As we know hemp is laden with goodness of essential fatty acids, it can be formulated as great moisturizer for skin. It treats dry skin by nourishing the skin cells and reduces the chances of itches and formation of flakes on skin. It balances the humidity and makes the skin soft and supple to prevent dry skin symptoms.

Phenomenally Nutritious: Hemp is loaded with healthful sources which are significant in minerals, proteins, vitamins, calcium and iron. A study published that hemp based protein sources are easy to absorb by body rather than other forms of protein sources. The amazing health benefits of hemp are-
• Lowering the Threat of Heart Diseases: Globally the main cause of sudden deaths is heart disease and its forms such as heart failure and heart attack. Fortunately, the compound CBD extracted from hemp is proved to prevent the chronic heart diseases by including it in diet. It contains high levels of nitric oxide which is essential for venodilation of arteries and veins to allow the blood to flow in blood vessels smoothly. Good amount of in-take of hemp in the diet gradually reduces the risk of heart failure.
• Boosting Brain Health: Hemp contains large amount of brain friendly nutrients such as healthy fatty acids and amino acids which gradually promotes the brain health. In market they come in the form of powders which we take in diet directed by physicians. It prevents the brain related and neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis, childhood seizure disorders, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.
• Infusing Calmness in the mind: The Cannabidiol CBD, an active component of hemp used to treat the symptoms of Post traumatic stress disorder. Research has proven continuous usage of hemp oil can reduce the effects of stress and infuses calmness in the mind by improving the quality of sleep. To ease the adoption of CBD oil in stress relief therapy, industries and the therapist’s offer various products in the form of gummies, capsules, spray creams and gels.
• Regulating Sleep Routine to Eliminate the Stress: Studies have examined hemp based CBD compound can effectively benefit in treating insomnia patients and people with various difficulties in sleeping routine. It suppresses the stress hormones by reducing the depression to restraining the sleep routine.

Hemp Evolving in Fashion & Textile Industry:
Hemp is the original fabric input which has been used in textile industry so far. In recent days, textile industry professionals are reintroducing the hemp based clothing in the market to educate and create awareness about benefits of using hemp based fabrics widely. These steps can create much impact in textile industry with greater economic and environmental advantages. Another important reason for switching to hemp in textile industry is the cultivation process of hemp, it is easier when compared to cotton and it consumes ¼ amount of water in cotton irrigation

Transforming the Textile Industry & Promoting Sustainable Fashion: Increased interest in sustainable textiles has resulted in emergence of eco-friendly fabrics. In that basis, hemp is doing great in helping the textile industry to achieve the sustainable fashion goals. It acts as a significant substitute for existing synthetic fibres in industry such as polyester and linen. Hemp clothes are recommended for sensitive skin people as it has hypo allergic and antimicrobial properties which suits well for Indian skin.

Market Demand: The hemp based industry has seized more than 25 percent of capital share of world revenue in 2022. The global market size of industrial hemp is accounted $4.74 billion in 2022 and expected to increase at the annual growth rate of (CAGR) of 17.1 percent from 2023 to 2030. In India the current size of hemp based products is estimated between US$ 80-100 million. By this, it clearly shows that the country is gradually investing in hemp industry by knowing its commercial potential. It is also generating high employment opportunities for farming and cultivating communities which elevates their economical potential.

Take Away
The commercial and economical scope of hemp seems endless. The entire herb is used to make various products in cosmetic, healthcare and textile industries which have no harmful factors. The future of hemp based industry looks brighter with amazing benefits. Without any doubt we can affirm that hemp industry is going to play huge role in promoting sustainability and blooming of Indian economy.