Summertime is here, and we hope that you’re using your sunblock! Of course, we aren’t creatures of perfection, and sunburns can still appear. If this happens to you, keeping some CBD topicals nearby can come in handy because CBD has the ability to help you with your sunburns!
Why Do Sunburns Hurt?
Sunburns hurt because of your immune system. The ultraviolet wavelengths damage skin cells which cause your skin to react in inflammation. Your skin trying to heal this damage is what the sunburn is. Cannabidiol (CBD) has shown in multiple studies that it can help with pain and inflammation, making it a valid option for helping with sunburns.
CBD For Sunburns
Cannabidiol interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system, which is how it can help with so many different ailments from seizures to stubbed toes. By elevating endocannabinoids produced in our body, CBD oil may help with the pain and inflammation caused by sunburns.
The first endocannabinoid that hemp oil elevates is 2-AG which helps mediate immune functions in the body. This is how scientists think CBD helps reduce inflammation. Hemp oil also elevates an endocannabinoid called anandamide that helps mediate neurological functions, which is how researchers suspect CBD can help dull your sensitivity to pain.
CBD has also shown in studies to work as an antioxidant. When you are in the sun, your skin is being exposed to free radicals which can wreak havoc on your skin making you age more quickly and cause skin damage. Cannabinoids like CBD hunt down these free radicals and destroy them, reducing the amount of damage done.
Stay Safe
Even though you can use CBD topicals that may be able to help with the pain and damage, that doesn’t mean you should be careless in the sun. Excessive skin damage from the sun can result in skin cancer. It’s important to use protection on your skin anytime you know you are going to be in the sun. It’s best to put the sunscreen on before you go outside by at least thirty minutes to give the chemicals a chance to bind to your body and be able to work most effectively.
