Everywhere you turn there is another CBD product hitting the market. Especially here in Colorado, people have really bought into the benefits of CBD for overall wellness. Market analysts believe that the industry will actually triple in the next four to five years. People seem to be pretty well versed in CBD for stress, anxiety, and even seizure disorders but did you know that it has phenomenal skincare benefits as well?
What is CBD?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is the non-intoxicating portion of marijuana or hemp plants. CBD is extracted from the plants as a powder and then mixed with an oil (olive, hemp, or coconut) for delivery. It is a different component than tetrahydrocannabinol (THC or marijuana) because it is actually extracted from the flowers and leaves of the hemp plant and is non-psychoactive. It is commonly known for those healing properties for phenomenal outcomes with topical use. It is a wonderful antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory outcomes that work synergistically so well within skincare products, many of which are designed to accomplish those same outcomes.
Those antioxidants are the primary way that CBD can lessen the visible signs of aging. By fighting against free-radical damage and reducing inflammation, CBD anti-aging creams are quite effective in visibly diminishing common issues like skin dullness, wrinkles, and dull aging skin. It works to even skin tone and provide an overall younger looking appearance.
One of the best outcomes from CBD is its ability to act as an anti-inflammatory agent. Acne may be
caused by any number of factors, but we know that if you can reduce inflammation and calm the skin, it will have a positive correlative effect on reducing acne. With the ability to calm the skin, getting on top of acne prone conditions becomes much easier to achieve. We also know that CBD has the ability to decrease excess sebum (oil) production which also helps regulate our skin and fight acne.
Sensitive Skin
CBD is incredibly soothing. When one combines the skin calming and skin normalizing effects with the anti-inflammatory outcomes, CBD has a high ability to minimize issues related to skin sensitivity including redness and reaction to other agents.
I encourage and welcome you to explore the world of CBD skincare! It’s a natural alternative to so many chemical based products out there. I believe you will be impressed with the outcome and become a big believer in CBD.