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What is Hemp?  

So what is hemp? If you want to know what hemp is, the first thing to keep in mind is that hemp sometimes may be confused with marijuana, but they are not the same thing. They have different uses and they offer different benefits. What makes them different is that marijuana is normally used for medicinal and recreational purpose because of its psychoactive properties or non-psychoactive effects because of the cannabinoids content. With hemp, you will not get high. Hemp has been known because of its environmental and industrial uses with the benefits it has during the entire history.

Why hemp is confused with marijuana

Hemp is being mixed up with marijuana because they are both obtained from one type of plant called Cannabis Sativa L. Marijuana and hemp have female and male sexes and the female plant is what makes the difference. With marijuana plant, female plant is capable of producing flowers and buds for the users in order for consumption due to its non-psychoactive or psychoactive effects.

When hemp is used, on the other hand, the female plant contains bare seeds with strong fibers. This is the reason of using hemp since you are not able to get high.  Marijuana may have 5 to 20 percent of THC while hemp will contain 0.3 to 1.5 percent of THC.

Why you should be careful with hemp

Hemp is sustainable renewable and it may grow in different conditions and climates in the entire world. The plant offers many benefits but it is most of the time confused with marijuana and hemp cultivation has been made illegal in many places. Up to now, hemp has been put in the category of controlled substances and it is viewed in the same way as ecstasy, LSD and Heroin but it is not possible to become high when you take hemp.

Hemp is among the oldest crops that have been domesticated by humans. It has been used for cordage, textiles and paper for many years now. Hemp is among the most natural, durable and strongest fibers that you can find in the market now. Nowadays, it is being used for rope, plastic, housing, clothing, medicine, oils, fuel and paper.  There are many uses of hemp and it not easy to list all its usage in the history of humans.

Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation Procedure

The term facial rejuvenation is used to refer to the methods that are used to treat the face to look younger without any surgery. Now you can find many non-surgical facial rejuvenation methods in WA that are non-invasive since they are performed on or under the skin.

You can choose the method to use depending on the problem that you wish to correct. There are some methods that have been used for a long time and there are new techniques that require the use of advanced technology. To restore or repair sun damaged skin, you may need a chemical peel on the entire face. Laser skin resurfacing using a computer driven laser can also be an option.

What options do I have?

The available Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation procedures include:

• Chemical peel which is a topical solution removes the top layer of aged skin

• Microdermabrasion is subtle like sanding off the skin to get a younger skin

• Wrinkle fillers are implants and injections used to fill contours and lines

• Botox injection is used to relax the wrinkles

• Laser uses light beam to correct the defects on the skin

• Lip augmentation helps to get fuller lips

All these methods require the patient to be prepared for a minimal recovery period and it can be done even for someone who has a busy schedule. Temporary side effects like mild bruising and redness may be hidden by makeup. Many people may go back to work at once while others may wait only a day to go back to their normal jobs.

Who can perform Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation?

Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation is also done by a facial plastic surgeon. You can start by finding the listing of the physicians in your area in the aesthetic surgery industry. A facial plastic surgery is the surgeon who has experience in the procedures of the face and is qualified to do both nonsurgical and surgical procedures on the neck or face. It is easy to find the right doctor if you know the way to follow. Getting a referral is the best way to start. Talk to people who have had a good experience with Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation and they can tell you about the doctor they consulted.