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CBD Topicals [Treat Your Skin To Therapeutic Soothing Relief]

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With CBD’s rise in popularity comes an onslaught of topical CBD products flooding the market. These skincare products come in many forms and can provide fast, effective relief to various parts of the body. There are CBD lotions, salves, face masks, bath bombs, and even lip balms! They give all the soothing effects of regular skin and bath products with additional wellness benefits from CBD.

 

So what’s all the fuss about and how exactly does CBD enhance your self-care routine? Let’s explore how CBD topicals are made, how they work, why people are loving the assortment available today, and more!

 

 

What Are CBD Topicals?

CBD topicals are products like lotions, face scrubs, relief salves, and bath bombs that have been infused with full spectrum CBD oil. CBD, which stands for cannabidiol, is a therapeutic cannabinoid in hemp. It is non-intoxicating (can’t get you “high”), unlike its well-known cousin, THC.

 

Since CBD can be soothing and relaxing in various ways, it only makes sense that people started adding it to their self-care routines. A face mask is relaxing and restorative on its own, but imagine it with the added therapeutic benefits of CBD. It takes relaxation to the next level.

 

 

How Do CBD Topicals Work?

If you’re used to the idea of eating or inhaling CBD, you might be wondering how applying it to your skin can be effective. No matter how you choose to eat, inhale, or topically apply CBD, it goes on a journey to reach the cannabinoid receptors of the endocannabinoid system (ECS).

 

The ECS is responsible for regulating bodily functions that are crucial to maintaining homeostasis, the body’s natural balance. Those functions include appetite, mood, pain responses, temperature, sleep, digestion, and many more.

 

To operate, the ECS relies on the body’s naturally-produced endocannabinoids to bind to and signal its cannabinoid receptors. For example, if you sustain an injury and the site becomes inflamed, endocannabinoids bind to the receptors near the site and signal the ECS to take remedying action.

 

Two of the main cannabinoid receptors are CB1 and CB2. CB1 receptors are commonly dispersed amongst the major internal organs and the central nervous system. CB2 receptors are dispersed across the peripheral nervous system, specifically immune cells found in high concentrations in the skin.

 

When you apply a topical CBD product, it soaks in just like any other topical product. As the CBD penetrates the layers of your dermis, it binds to your CB2 receptors, signaling your ECS to focus on that area. CBD acts almost like supplementary cannabinoids that add to your endocannabinoid levels.

 

For example, let’s say you have joint issues and your knuckles are swollen. Applying a CBD relief salve to the area would send CBD to bind with the CB2 receptors in your hand. That signals the ECS to take action to decrease the swelling and relieve your discomfort.

 

 

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What Are the Benefits of CBD Topicals?

The vast range of topical CBD products on the market means they can be beneficial in versatile ways. A CBD face mask may be able to reduce puffiness on a sleepy Sunday morning. You can use CBD creams daily to help hydrate your skin and decrease swelling and redness.

 

One of the common reasons people use CBD topicals is because they act as targeted relief agents. Applying a CBD salve or body lotion to problematic or uncomfortable joints and muscles has helped many people experience relief from tension and irritation.

 

People use topical CBD products after grueling workouts, when cold weather irritates their skin, or when they hit their funny bone. But they don’t only use them when something is wrong – many people use topical CBD products regularly as part of their therapeutic self-care routines.

 

Are CBD Topicals Legal?

Yes, topical CBD products are legal. The 2018 Farm Bill denotes that any cannabis plant containing 0.3% or less THC is classified as hemp and is legal in all 50 states. Any cannabis plant containing more than 0.3% THC is marijuana, which is federally illegal but has been legalized in many states.

 

Federally legal CBD products use CBD extracted from hemp plants, which can contain up to 0.3% THC. Full spectrum CBD products contain that 0.3% or less THC. Broad spectrum CBD and isolate CBD products do not contain any THC. All three products are entirely legal in the United States.

 

It’s important to note that 0.3% or less THC is nowhere near enough to make someone intoxicated or “high.” However, in the case of CBD topicals, the product is never reaching your bloodstream. Even if you applied a product with more than 0.3% THC, it would not get you “high.”

 

Although CBD is federally legal, it remains mostly unapproved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for medical use. The only approved medical use of CBD is an anti-seizure medication called Epidiolex, which has had great success in mitigating seizures.

 

 

Are There Additional Ingredients in CBD Topicals?

Depending on the type of CBD topical product you use, there can be a range of other nourishing ingredients in the mix. It’s common to see ingredients like shea butter, olive oil, aloe vera, coconut oil, and emulsifying wax in a CBD topical like lotion.

 

In CBD topical products like lip balms and salves, you’ll find a range of hydrating oils like olive, coconut, and jojoba. Another common ingredient in salves is candelilla wax. You’ll also typically see an array of essential oils that give the salve a pleasant aroma and even more beneficial effects.

 

 

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What Ingredients Should I Avoid?

Like with all other topical products, you’ll want to be vigilant about the kind and quality of ingredients. Some ingredients to avoid are:

 

  • Artificial Dyes: these can irritate your skin and, for some people, cause allergic reactions.
  • Propylene Glycol: this can cause dryness and irritation, especially for those with sensitive skin.
  • Lemon: this highly acidic fruit can cause irritation and even burning when regularly applied.
  • Artificial Fragrances: just like artificial dyes, artificial fragrances can cause irritation and potential allergies.

 

As with any other product, we encourage you to always read the label of any CBD topical product you use. Check for artificial/harmful ingredients and things that you may be allergic to. Even the cleanest products can irritate people’s sensitivities.

 

 

What Are the Best CBD Topicals?

Look no further than our online shop if you want clean, potent, beneficial CBD topical products. Not only are all of our ingredients natural, but we use 100% organic full spectrum CBD oil to make them. Our CBD body lotion is deeply moisturizing, and our salve provides quick and effective relief.

 

CBD Body Lotion

Our CBD body lotion comes in two light, natural scents: cucumber melon and orange bliss. The cucumber melon is soft and sweet, making it the perfect relaxing evening topical product. The orange bliss is bright and tangy, making it an excellent way to start your day with soothing CBD.

 

Both lotions contain olive and coconut oils, vitamin E, aloe vera, shea butter, and of course, organic full spectrum CBD oil.

 

CBD Salve

Our CBD salve is the targeted, strong relief you’ve been looking for. Packed with 500 or 1,000 milligrams of full spectrum CBD per jar (depending on the potency you desire), this salve isn’t messing around. You only need a small amount to experience quick, directed relief when you need it most.

 

In addition to full spectrum CBD oil, our salve contains natural ingredients like candelilla wax, olive, jojoba, coconut oils, and vitamin E. To add some extra benefits and a soothing aroma, we included peppermint and frankincense essential oils.

 

We send our CBD products for third-party lab testing to ensure our products’ quality and maintain brand transparency. This screens for the presence of pesticides and harmful chemicals, and it also verifies the levels of CBD and THC in each product. It’s our mission to make products you can trust.

 

 

Final Thoughts – CBD Topicals

If you’ve never thought of trying CBD topicals before, we bet you’re thinking about it now. They can offer relief from discomfort and swelling and be a part of a soothing and natural wellness routine. Next time you want to vamp up your self-care, consider giving CBD topical benefits a try!

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