Topical CBD Products: Uses, Variety, and Benefits

When it comes to choosing what brand of CBD product(s) to use you really need to find high-quality products from reputable manufacturers and retailers. Something to keep in mind is that high-quality products undergo various tests including third-party testing that checks for pesticides, heavy metals, microbes, and harmful chemicals.

There are many ways you can use CBD oil, especially if you want to avoid high contents of THC, which you may be exposed to if smoking cannabis plants. Of course, navigating the different ways to consume CBD can be a bit overwhelming as each method presents its own pros and cons and different effects. Knowing how each method of consumption works can help you decide what type of product is best for you.

In this post, we will focus on topicals!

When we say topical we specifically refer to products that can be applied to an external part of the body. These products include lotions, creams, oils, balms, salves, sprays, and patches that are absorbed through the skin for localized relief of inflammation, pain, soreness, and even itchiness among other things.

Topicals are simple to use because you apply them directly to your skin and let them do the work. Topicals work by activating the cannabinoid receptors that are found throughout the body, especially in our skin. Skin is the largest organ in the human body and its porous quality makes it highly absorbent. So, the direct application of these products to your skin allows the CBD product to penetrate and activate cannabinoid receptors for localized relief.

The localized relief means that the cannabinoid does not reach your bloodstream. This is the main drawback of topicals. Because the effects of topical CBD products are localized, the effects will not help with other issues/symptoms that may require the CBD to be in your bloodstream. Basically, topicals are more successful in helping you alleviate muscle and skin issues. Some people even use CBD-infused creams to help with severe acne problems!

Topicals work best with multiple applications of the product to the affected area. Relatedly, there is evidence that the continuous use of CBD topicals helps to reduce symptoms long-term.

As previously mentioned, research and testing on CBD are ongoing, but studies and anecdotal evidence suggest that topicals are particularly effective for helping relieve muscle soreness, pain, inflammation, and tension. CBD has also shown promise in alleviating symptoms of itching, psoriasis, and dermatitis.  

While you could apply CBD oil directly to your skin, many products are combined with other ingredients to provide more effective effects. For example, our half-ounce twist-up CBD Salve Stick combines beautifying and skin-soothing oils: organic shea butter, organic hemp seed oil, organic MCT oil, organic sunflower seed oil, and organic jojoba seed oil, and organic rosemary leaf extract. We also carry a full spectrum soothing massage oil and an amazing 500 mg Lavender and Eucalyptus Balm. both of which are easy to carry with you in your purse, day bag, or car. 

If you are more active than the average person and need help with recovery, alleviating pain and sore muscles, or maybe you want to try a new natural solution for skin issues, CBD topicals may be the answer to your problems. Just make sure you get quality products!

To learn more about our line of topical products click here.