Hemp Seed Oil
Unique omega-3/6 ratio. Conditioning but very high iodine — keep under 15% and cure for 6+ weeks.
Seed OilsVeganPalm-Free
Expert-reviewedPublished Mar 2026Updated Mar 2026
SAP (NaOH)
0.1350
SAP (KOH)
0.1900
Recommended Max
15%
Comedogenic
?/5
Cost Tier
Mid-Range
Unique omega-3/6 ratio. Conditioning but very high iodine — keep under 15% and cure for 6+ weeks. Its SAP values are 0.1350 for NaOH and 0.1900 for KOH, which helps dial in accurate lye amounts.
Typical usage stays below 15% of total oils. In practice, it is vegan, palm-free.
Hemp Seed Oil has an NaOH SAP value of 0.13500 and a KOH SAP value of 0.19000, meaning approximately 135g of sodium hydroxide saponifies 1kg of this oil. It is typically used at 0–15.00% of total oil weight in cold process soap recipes.
Fatty Acid Profile
Palmitic (6.0%)
Oleic (12.0%)
Linoleic (56.0%)
Linolenic (22.0%)
Soap Qualities Contributed
Hardness
6(29–54)
Cleansing
0(12–22)
Conditioning
78(44–69)
Bubbly Lather
0(14–46)
Creamy Lather
6(16–48)
Longevity
6(5–35)
Shaded areas show the ideal range for balanced soap. Values outside these ranges may still produce good soap depending on the overall formula.
Formulation Guidance
Recommended range:0% — 15%
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