CBD for Skin Care

Many of us forget that our skin is the largest organ in or on our body. Like other organs, your skin needs to be taken care of and maintained in order to stay healthy. The newly discovered endocannabinoid system (ECS) plays a pretty big role in our skin’s health, and Cannabidiol (CBD) is a natural new medication that can change the way you take care of your skin.

What Is CBD?

CBD is a non-psychoactive chemical that is found in industrial hemp as well as other cannabis plants. It acts as a regulator for your ECS, which reaps numerous, almost uncountable, benefits for your body.

CBD is non-psychoactive which means you don’t get the “stoned” feeling while taking it like you would with THC. CBD is also non-addictive and the health risks are lower than the majority of the medications on the market.

It can be used in many different ways for all comfort levels including but not limited to tinctures, topical ointments, pills, wax, vapor liquid, soap, and even bath bombs.

CBD and Acne

No matter how old you get, you’ll find pimples popping up here and there from stress or poor eating habits. But there are some people who have to suffer from their entire face breaking out. People with acne may eat correctly and live lives with as little stress as you can, but their high production in lipids keep them from achieving a clean and clear looking face, back, legs, arms, or wherever they are suffering. Cannabidiol can help heal acne by reducing the lipid production, leaving you with clearer skin from CBD.

For people who get pimples from stress, CBD also acts as a fast acting anti-depressant and has even shown that it helps people with anxiety relax. Taking CBD not only regulates your physical health, but your mental health will prosper as well. Reducing your stress and/or depression is a great way to combat pesky pimples.

CBD and Aging

The trick to keeping your skin looking young is having young skin cells. The way our skin works is by constantly producing new skin cells when the old ones die. About 90% of your epidermis (the outer most layer of your skin) is made up of basal cells. The ECS helps regulate their life cycle, bringing you healthier looking skin. However, your ECS doesn’t always regulate the way it is supposed to, and that is when you bring in medications.

CBD is a wonderful chemical because it regulates the ECS. If your skin isn’t replacing dead skin cells, CBD can help tell your brain that it isn’t doing something it is supposed to.

The way it talks to your brain is through receptors. More specifically, the CB1 receptor in your brain. Researchers have discovered the importance of the CB1 receptor and your skin through an experiment with mice. They bred mice that had no CB1 receptor in their brain, and the mice’s skin aged more quickly.

CBD also acts as an antioxidant. This means it protects your skin from something called “Free Radicals”, like smoke or UV rays, that are found in our atmosphere. It is almost impossible to escape free radicals, which is why it is so important we protect our organs from them. Especially our skin. It is even found to be more potent than Vitamin C and E, giving you a better chance at achieving young and healthy-looking skin.

Using CBD Topically

Many soaps you could buy from the store have harsh chemicals that can be bad for your skin over time. Hemp oil bath products are a great natural alternative. They protect your skin, regulate your chemistry, and even stunts hair growth on your body.

Topical CBD Products

• Soap
• Body Balm
• Bath Salts
• Spray
• Gel
• Salve
• Bath Bomb
• Lotion

With topical medications, you have the advantage of being able to tackle trouble spots. Researchers have discovered that CBD helps with eczema, psoriasis, and other skin diseases. Using creams or lotions can give you an extra edge on finding relief.

CBD also aids in pain relief and inflammation, giving it the ability to calm down existing rashes as well as giving you relief.

If you are truly worried about the health of your skin, products like these would be best over ones that involve being around smoke. Smoke is a Free Radical, and if you are trying to eliminate those then topical or oral CBD is for you. Come check out our Topical CBD Products and find the right remedy for you!