The Benefits of CBD for Skin Care: Should You Use It?
What is CBD? CBD is otherwise known as Cannobidiol and is a chemical derived from the cannabis plant. CBD is non-psychoactive and research shows it is effective for alleviating anxiety, reducing inflammation and pain, and may help prevent cognitive decline. Additionally, CBD has skincare benefits as well. Is CBD a good ingredient for you? Check the list below to see if you need to incorporate it in your skincare routine!
Benefits by Skin Type
Mature Skin
CBD can help mature skin because it contains anti-oxidants to fight against free radicals and signs of aging. CBD can also help aid collagen production. I recommend using Cannuka’s CBD Calming Eye Balm. It can be used both as an eye balm for your daily skincare routine and as a primer.
Acne Prone Skin
CBD can help reduce the oil production on the skin. It can also help repair scar tissue from previous breakouts. I recommend using Truly Beauty’s Hemp Acne Patches. These heal and reduce breakouts.
Sensitive Skin
The anti-inflammatory properties of CBD can help reduce irritation and heal scarring. It can help aid inflammation with skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Check ingredients for botanicals in CBD products before purchasing, this may cause a bad reaction from the products. If you are unsure of specific ingredients, check out my blog post on makeup and skincare for sensitive skin.
Keywords to Look for When Choosing CBD
- Broad-spectrum CBD
- Hemp Extract
- CBD isolate (CBD isolate is best for facial skin)
Recommended CBD Skin Care Products
Bath and Body
- Cannuka Nourishing Body Cream – contains 100mg hemp oil and CBD isolate
- Okay for sensitive skin
- Truly Beauty Unicorn CBD Whipped Body Polish – 300mg contains both hemp oil and CBD isolate
- Truly Beauty Blueberry Kush – 300mg contains CBD isolate
- Truly Beauty Mary Jane CBD Bubble Bath – 300mg CBD contains CBD Isolate, Cannabis Sativa Oil
Face Products
- Cannuka CBD Calming Eye Balm – 15mg CBD Isolate
- Okay for sensitive skin
- Truly Beauty Hemp Jelly Anti-Blemish Face Mask – Cannabis Sativa Extract
- Truly Beauty Mary Jane CBD Glow Mask – 200mg Cannabis Sativa Oil, CBD Isolate