Four reasons CBD lotions and body oils are next level for winter skin care
Hemp-infused lotions, creams and body oils are on your side this winter in the fight against dry, irritated skin.
Winter’s signature cold, dry air can leave even healthy skin feeling tight and itchy. Of course, for those with sensitive skin or underlying inflammatory issues, irritations can be worse than normal — even painful. While CBD-infused lotions and creams won’t resolve those underlying issues, they can take your winter skin care options up a notch, moisturizing and protecting while calming your skin and promoting all-over relaxation.
How? Glad you asked.
1. Plant-based inflammation relief CBD has inflammation relieving properties that can help your body recover from flareups involving itchy and irritated skin. In a report on three case studies, patients with a rare skin disorder reported reduced inflammation and soothing effects from using topical CBD. One patient stopped using their prescription pain medication.
The American Academy of Dermatology Association has said CBD’s anti-inflammatory properties may offer relief for eczema and psoriasis. (Those with sensitive skin should review all ingredients on the label to make sure they won’t react to a secondary ingredient.)
2. Where you need it, when you need it
Unlike oral preparations, cannabinoids in lotions and body oils don’t need to travel the digestive system and bloodstream to reach their destination. You apply them right where they’re needed. And when a fat-soluble compound like CBD meets your skin’s lipid layer, it’s efficiently absorbed into the epidermis. Hemp-based topicals often contain additional antioxidants and other beneficial compounds that increase the skin’s resilience when it’s inevitably exposed to the elements.
3. Full-body relaxation
Winter is a generally stressful time for the body. We’re more susceptible to illness. It’s cold. There’s less light. Massaging CBD lotion on your body’s largest organ (the skin) can promote a sense of full-body calm. Research suggests that CBD, while nonintoxicating, may help relieve stress. Although scientific research on CBD is still emergent, many people report anecdotally that topical CBD can help relieve anxiety.
4. High quality ingredients
This one’s not a hard and fast rule, so you should definitely check individual labels. But it’s pretty common for cannabinoid-infused lotions to include top-notch ingredients throughout the formula. These lotions and body oils are meant to be absorbed into the skin. Plus, they’re often formulated by people who are health conscious for others who are equally aware of what they’re putting on their body.
Recommendations for Winter Skin Support
Here are a few of our favorite products to soothe dry and itchy winter skin with the added benefit of a de-stressing cannabinoid boost. These are great for any season but arguably do their best work winter, promoting hydration and resilience in the face of harsh elements.
For especially irritated patches of skin:
Nothing But Hemp Full Spectrum Relief Cream | 3,000MG
This is a powerful cream with 1,000-milligrams of CBD per ounce, and the full spectrum of hemp-based cannabinoids. The high-quality ingredients in the base lotion make this a great pick for those with sensitive skin. Essential oils add an invigorating botanical scent. Ingredients include:
• Goat’s milk: light on the skin, with a pH that supports and balances your skin’s microbiome. Goat milk also contains antioxidant vitamins that neutralize free radicals, preventing cellular damage that can exacerbate inflammation.
• Hemp seed oil: This nutritive seed oil is rich in omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, which support hydration and elasticity in the skin.
• Essential oils: Relaxing lavender, soothing camphor, calming peppermint and eucalyptus, and stress-relieving rosemary.
• 3,00mg Full Spectrum Hemp CBD Oil
For massage or full-body application:
Plant Diva Hemp Extract Massage Gel & Lotion | 2,000MG
Perfect for dry skin or tired muscles, this lotion is quickly absorbed with a soothing tingle to let you know it’s working. As the lotion’s name suggests, this is great for an ultra-relaxing massage. Formulated to relieve skin irritations and minor muscle pain, this lotion is made with:
• The full range of hemp’s natural cannabinoids, including CBD. A 16-ounce bottle contains 2,000 milligrams of CBD.
• Extracts of relaxing lavender and camphor, which can help soothe histamine reactions and swelling.
For herbal body oiling, or for the bath:
Siskiyou Sungrown Hemp Body Oil | 500MG
Put a little of this body oil in your bath, or apply directly to skin right after towel drying to lock moisture in at its peak. Siskiyou Sungrown’s Hemp Body Oil contains:
• Full-spectrum hemp oil. Each 2 ounce bottle contains 500 milligrams of CBD.
• A blend of botanical oils to moisturize and nourish skin. The base-oil blend was formulated by an herbalist for Siskiyou Sungrown, and contains nourishing plant-based oils infused with calming and supportive herbs: calendula, chamomile, plantain leaf, St. John’s wort, and others.
Siskiyou Sungrown grows and manufactures all of their hemp CBD products with an organic and permaculture philosophy. They use bees for pollination, and use integrated pest management as a holistic practice of dealing with harmful insects.
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