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Your guide to CBD beauty oils, moisturisers and creams
Why oils, creams, and moisturisers with CBD (cannabidiol), a non psychoactive compound derived from cannabis, are great for dry and oily skin plus soothing sore muscles.
Our top picks
Enriched with Shea Butter
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Holland & Barrett CBD Night Cream 50ml
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£7.50
£14.99
Relieve and calm muscles
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Holland & Barrett CBD Muscle Balm Extra 50ml
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Hydrating, restorative blend
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Grass & Co. GLOW Nourishing 300mg CBD Face Oil 30ml
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CBD oil has shaken off its alternative image, and can now be found in a wide range of beauty products.
Mention to a friend that you’re using CBD oil, and they may look at you suspiciously – it is derived from cannabis, after all. But tell them that CBD oil is now being used in various different skin-care products, and their attitude might change.
CBD skin care is the latest beauty trend that’s taking off both here and in the US – but that doesn’t mean it’s just another fad. There’s some solid science behind the boom in CBD skin care.
So, could CBD give your skin-care regime a boost? Keep reading to find out more!
What is CBD oil?
CBD stands for cannabidiol, a compound extracted from the cannabis plant. It is a cannabinoid, along with its more famous counterpart tetrahydrocannabidiol (THC), which has psychoactive properties.1 However, CBD doesn’t contain enough THC to have the same effect.2
To make CBD oil, cannabidiol is blended with a carrier oil such as hemp seed oil or coconut oil. CBD oil can then be used alone, or to create various skin-care products.
Why is CBD oil now in beauty products?
Scientists are only beginning to discover the benefits of CBD oil but emerging research shows it has beneficial properties that can be applied to the skin. CBD also has an antioxidant effect, helping with the negative effects of free radicals.3
So, exactly how could CBD oil give your beauty regime a boost? Here are 4 possible ways:
While oily skin can be caused by genetics, hormones or your diet, CBD oil can help aid the natural balance of the skin. In 2014, researchers from University of Debrecen, Hungary, discovered that CBD oil could stop sebaceous glands in the skin producing excess sebum – the oil that causes a shiny appearance – and also prevented ‘pro-acne’ agents such as inflammatory proteins from being activated.4
A later study by the same team concluded that CBD oil could be a ‘highly efficient, novel anti-acne agent’.5
CBD is a powerful antioxidant, which means it can help protect the body from harmful free-radical damage.6 In the skin, this helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
CBD oil is thought to help bring moisture back to dry skin when it is mixed with a carrier oil or cream, as well as acting as a protective barrier against environmental factors.7
CBD could help ease aching muscles after a workout, too. It’s well known that cannabinoids have muscle-relaxant properties.7,8
The best CBD topicals: Creams, balms, serums & more
Want to start using CBD skin-care products? Take your pick from luxury brands all the way through to the high street.
Remember to do a patch-test 24-hours before use, and be aware that CBD effects include interacting with some medications; talk to your GP if you’ve got any questions.
If your skin in need of some serious re-hydration, why not pair your CBD day cream with a nourishing night cream too? This indulgent night cream is one of the best CBD cream for skin lacking in moisture. Made of shea butter, CBD and hemp seed oils, this silky cream restores your skin overnight for smooth, hydrated and nourished skin in the morning.
What our customers have to say:
Vicky – Skin feels amazing – 5/5 stars “Skin feels amazing in the morning. Really glad I added this product to my skin care.”
MelissaH - Excellent - 5/5 stars "I absolutely love this product. Most night creams are too oily for me and I wake up with a super shiny face, not with this. It’s so thick and creamy and soaks in so nicely. Will definitely purchase again."
It’s un-tense. This premium CBD-infused muscle balm invigorates, relieves and soothes tired and tense muscles. Just rub it into the affected area for quick relief.
What our customers have to say:
Pucci - Great balm – 5/5 stars “Great for those sore bits, powerful and calming. I used it on my hip, applying last thing at night.”
Beverley - Great buy - 5/5 stars "Works like a charm.D
For soft, supple skin and a glowing complexion, this CBD infused face oil has a unique formula that leaves your skin visibly rejuvenated. Made with a restorative blend of CBD with Rosehip, Blueberry and Amaranth, this oil offers intense hydration, making it the perfect partner to any luxurious skincare routine.
Here at H&B, we only sell CBD that meets our highest standards for purity, quality, and safety, as backed by leading trade associations (HFMA & EIHA) and expert laboratories so you can find the CBD you can trust. And in the format, flavour and strength you want too.
The advice in this article is for information only and should not replace medical care. Please check with your GP or healthcare professional before trying any supplements, treatments or remedies. Food supplements must not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) recommends a daily CBD intake of 10mg (for a 70 kg adult) for products with 98% purity.
This advice from FSA is precautionary and relates to long term sustained use of CBD.
H&B recommend customers check labels and consider their daily intake of CBD and length of time they choose to take CBD for based on this updated FSA advice.
For more information please visit the FSA website
1.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8803256/
2.
www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/a23099460/cbd-oil-benefits-and-risks/
3.
eiha.org/media/2016/10/18-10-EIHA-CBD-position-paper.pdf
4.
www.jci.org/articles/view/64628
5.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27094344
6.
www.jidonline.org/article/S0022-202X(15)35276-3/fulltext
7.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16874533
8.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7736837/
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