Summer is time of sunburns, bug bites and more…all annoying during fun in in the sun. What are cannabis and CBD topicals and can they help? These products are creams and can help with wrinkles, localized pain and more. How do they work and how do you find the right one is the trick. Cannabis can do a variety of things with reducing pain and inflammation as two of the key benefits of the plant. Topicals are creams, gels, lotions, and ointments which can help surface and slightly below the skin issues.
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In 2023, the world spent over $617 billion on beautify products. Fighting wrinkles, erasing aging and minimizing scars are all part of the program. Research has indicated cannabis and CBD can help. They offer a variety of potential anti-aging health benefits that could leave your skin looking smoother, softer and even youthful. In other good news, CBD can also help with acne, psoriasis, and eczema.
Another major benefit is pain management. A key difference between cannabis and CBD is CBD doesn’t have the THC to get you high. But they both help with inflammation provide relief from the aches and pains from strains, pulls, etc. Summer is a great time to be outside and trying new things, but it can results in unused muscles being put to work and aggravated. Simply rubbing a topical on the injured area might help reduce pain and swelling. Deeper injuries like bones or deep ligaments will not benefit and the topical benefits can not be absorb deep enough to have an impact.
If you are going to use a topicals, it is important you find one which is effective. Here are some things to look for so you can reap the largest benefits, especially if you are using it for pain management.
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Concentration: There needs to be enough cannabinoids to actually have some therapeutic effect on the user. This can be pain relief, reduced inflammation, skin repair, etc. This usually means at least 10 milligrams per usage, up to 25 or even 50. In other words, look for a product with at least 250 mg per ounce. If a jar only has 50 mg of CBD, it’s not going to do much. Lab tests should prove the concentration of cannabinoids.
Consistency: The product should have the intended results/benefits, and be reliable and predictable in its effects. This mainly comes from consistent recipe, dosage, and handling, as well as sourcing of the actual product. Look for products that contain at least 250 mg of CBD per ounce of product. Also, look for products that have high quality, skin nourishing ingredients beyond CBD. Consumers should expect the same standards they seek in other high end skin care by selecting products that are all natural, preservative free, and fragrance free. As such, they do not contain mineral oil, petroleum byproducts, parabens, phthalates, and artificial ingredients.
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Always purchase products from reliable retailers and, like with other products, check out the reviews. Like most products, it may take repeated use to provide the benefit.
