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Here are a few ways CBD might help your skin look better than ever.

Acne

One of the most common skin issues, the cure for acne varies from person to person. The anti-inflammatory properties in CBD might soothe irritation on acne-prone skin. As acne is inflammatory, CBD will help reduce redness, breakouts, and swelling. Recent studies show that CBD helps reduce excessive sebum (oil) production, one of the key causes of acne.

Anti-Aging

Along with being an anti-inflammatory, CBD contains antioxidant properties. Research indicates CBD can help reduce skin aging such as wrinkles, dull skin, improve skin tone, and the overall health of your skin. Many CBD products like our Coconut CBD Cream contain natural moisturizers that help keep the signs of aging at bay.

Sensitivities

Like acne, there is no set remedy or product for sensitive skin since everyone reacts differently to certain products and ingredients. Regardless if your skin is sensitive or not, all skin is impacted by environmental factors such as dirt, pollution, and sun. CDB can help keep your skin healthy and moisturized.

Want to try CDB for your skin? Check out our Coconut CBD Cream! Our CBD cream is made with full-spectrum CBD and contains moisturizing coconut oil to keep skin feeling soft and healthy.

Source: Paula’s Choice

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The tainted Halloween candy urban legend has an update for 2019. Instead of needles and poison, this time it’s CBD.

Several media outlets have reported false claims about Halloween candy laced with CBD. These stories tend to focus on gummy candy-a popular CBD product. WRAL in North Carolina station in particular posted a false and over dramatic story claiming CBD will get you “high”.

WRAL was forced to publish a correction after falsely stating that a particular brand of CBD gummies contains THC.

The false claims state that evil-doers on Halloween plan to give out their own CDB gummies to kids in order to get them high. This is simply not the case as CBD does not cause a high like marijuana. The stories also mention the possibility of actual marijuana gummies being given out to kids in states where it is legal.

False stories and unprovoked media outrage lead to even more of a stigma around hemp and CBD.

So far, there have been no reports of CDB or even marijuana infused candy being given out to kids at Halloween.

Even though children can take CBD (if approved by a doctor) for a variety of conditions, mainly epilepsy, it is best to keep all CBD products away from children.

Source: Ministry of Hemp

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CDB is having a moment for athletes. Many have used cannabidiol for a variety of issues.

Runners tend to experience higher levels of wear and tear due to the high intensity of the activity. As a result, many have turned to CDB.

Here is what runners need to know about CBD.

It won’t cure an injury

Just like taking an OTC pain reliever like Tylenol or ibuprofen, CBD shouldn’t fully be relied on for pre-run or post run pain. If you have an injury or pain caused by running, it is best to take some time off and rest. Masking and/or working through pain will only led to more severe injuries later.

CBD might reduce inflammation

Studies show that CBD might reduce inflammation which is great for distance runners. Many athletes suffer from inflammation due to muscle tears and injury.

The safer way to relieve pain

Unlike traditional pain relievers, CBD is non-habit forming and does not led to kidney or liver damage. Many runners are constantly reaching for the ibuprofen. CBD works partially by interacting with our brain’s serotonin and vanilloid receptors, which affect our mood and our perception of pain.

Source: Map My Run

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Joint pain effects millions of people around the world and is attributed to many conditions such as musculoskeletal conditions and inflammatory diseases. There are many treatments for the painful condition such as NSAIDs and weak opioids. Many have looked beyond traditional medicine for pain relief and management.

Researchers have found a clear link between CBD and joint pain.

CBD impacts brain receptors by interacting with the CB1 and CB2 receptors in various ways to increase natural pain relief. These brain receptors are not the same ones effected by opioids which leads to addiction. Scientists believe that the non-intoxicating cannabinoid CBD does very little to the endocannabinoid system (ECS) compared with THC.

CBD activates the key compounds which influence the ECS, including anandamide- a compound is associated with pain reduction. CBD helps reduce absorption of anandamide. As levels increase in one’s bloodstream, the amount of pain that individuals feel may lesson. This means that CBD may help the body use the ECS more effectively.

A 2016 study, published in the European Journal of Pain, examined the efficacy of topical CBD in rats. It found the application of CBD significantly reduced joint swelling, as well as limb posture scores as a rating of pain. It was concluded that topical CBD offers therapeutic potential for pain-related inflammation and behaviors associated with arthritis.

Another study, published in the Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins journal Pain, focused on CBD pain prevention in relation to rat osteoarthritis. At this time, chronic pain is a major concern among patients, as there are few viable treatment options available. While pharmaceuticals are the most common form of therapy, their efficacy declines across time and they also increase one’s risk of experiencing significant side effects.

Upon studying osteoarthritis rats, it was found that CBD blocked joint pain in a dose-dependent manner. Prophylactic CBD administration prevented the future development of nerve damage and associated pain in the osteoarthritis joints.

Source: Yahoo! Finance


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Drug tests do not test for CBD but you could still fail a drug test. Here’s how.

Drug tests typically only screen for THC — the compound in cannabis that gets you “high” — or one of the compounds created when your body metabolizes it. CBD products can only contain up to 0.3% THC, by law.

Different types of drug tests have different detection thresholds. The most common is the urine test. To pass a urine drug test, the amount of THC in your body must be below 50 ng/mL. That’s the cutoff recommended federally by the National Institutes of Health and clinically by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

To hit 50 ng/mL of THC, you’d probably have to consume upwards of 2,000 mg of CBD products that contain 0.3% or less of THC, which is much higher than the average person is likely to take. Even in clinical trials and research studies, people are usually only administered 100-800mg/day.

THC is fat-soluble. When ingested, especially via edibles or a drop of oil under the tongue — it’s absorbed along with other fats and can be stored in your body’s fatty tissue.

Depending on how much CBD (which reads as THC on a drug test), you consume, how often you consume it, your body weight and your diet, it’s possible for THC to accumulate in your body in as little as four to six days and trigger a positive drug test. Research has found that THC can be detectable in your system for up to 30 days, but it’s usually only present in heavy cannabis users after the first week.

There is also a chance that certain CBD products contain more than the legal amount of THC. Penn Medicine researchers bought CBD products online and then analyzed their ingredients, they found that about one in five contained up to 6.4 mg/ML of THC — high enough to cause impairment.

A 2018 study by the CDC found that that more than 50 people in Utah were poisoned by CBD products that actually contained synthetic marijuana commonly known as Spice and K2.

There is no way to guarantee that you will either pass or fail a drug test depending on CBD usage. The best way to ensure you will pass a drug test is to abstain from CBD.

Source: CNET

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Since the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 legalized hemp-derived cannabidiol or CBD, medical marijuana products have flooded the market. Burgers, coffee, cartridges, pet shampoo — you name it and there’s probably a version that contains CBD.

According to one 2018 study, CBD users report using, on average, two different forms of CBD, with the most popular delivery method being sublingual, or taken under the tongue. 

The abundance of CBD products on the market can be overwhelming for consumers. Here is a rundown…

Edibles (including pills and capsules)

This category is any product that is meant to be eaten including gummies, coffee, etc.

With such a large variety of edible CBD products available, people may have an easier time finding something that fits their preferences. For example, food productsmay have an earthy flavor that some may find unappealing but pills and capsules tend to be tasteless. Packaged edibles can also make it easier to take a specific dose

Absorption can be slow, erratic and variable, according to research. How much food someone has recently eaten can affect how much CBD is absorbed by the body, which is usually around 20%-30%. Peak bloodstream levels are usually achieved within one to two hours, though it can take up to six.

Vaporizers

Like e-cigarettes, vaporizers heat up dry cannabis flower or CBD oils, creating an inhalable vapor.

Vaping is the fastest way to potentially feel results. Peak bloodstream levels occur around 10 minutes but most people can start feeling the effects within a few minutes of the first inhalation and the effects can stick around for three to five hours.

Like edibles, a variety of factors, such as how deeply someone inhales, how long they hold their breath, and how hot a vaporizer runs can affect CBD absorption, which can vary from 10%-60%. Dosing can also be difficult, although prefilled pens that meter out doses help to consistently zero in on the right amount.

Lastly, vape cartridges can contain propylene glycol, a liquid alcohol that’s also found in e-cigarettes and can break down into formaldehyde, a probable carcinogen, at high temperatures. There are “solvent-free” oils on the market.

Oils and tinctures

The CBD in these products are usually extracted from hemp and then diluted with an oil, often sesame. The resulting oil or tincture is then typically placed under the tongue using a dropper or sprayed on the inside the cheek, where it’s absorbed directly into the bloodstream.

After vaping, oils and tinctures are the second-fastest way to feel the effects of CBD — usually within 30 minutes. Unless it’s added to food or immediately swallowed, in which case it will have to be processed by the liver first. Dosing can be tricky. Labeled droppers can be a big help, as can shaking the bottle well before use because CBD can get stuck to the side of the container.

Topicals

Topicals include lotions and balms that are rubbed directly onto the skin, as well as transdermal patches that stick to the skin and gradually release CBD into the bloodstream over time.

They generally need to contain higher amounts of active ingredients to be effective, which can drive up the price. There’s also the risk of skin irritation. The time required to take effect can vary.

Source: CNET

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If you’re confused by all the CBD products you keep seeing all over your town, you’re not alone. Many are curious about the products and how they work. CBD is in a constant state of legal and moral attack. Here’s what you need to know about the legality of CBD.

The federal government recognizes two forms of the Cannabis plant; hemp and marijuana. Hemp is not as processed and is what contains the cannabidiol, or CBD. This part of the plant is known for medical properties and does contain traces of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC.

THC is the psychoactive chemical naturally present in marijuana that creates a high. Marijuana is processed hemp and can contain up to 30% THC and lower levels of CBD.

In 2018, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (The Farm Bill) legalized CBD that is derived from hemp and contains no more than 0.3% THC (by dry weight). CBD that is derived from marijuana remains illegal under the Controlled Substances Act. The DEA classifies marijuana as a Schedule I drug, which means that it has “”no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.”

The Farm Bill also created regulations for hemp farmers that states, “that any cannabinoid—a set of chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant—that is derived from hemp will be legal, if and only if that hemp is produced in a manner consistent with the Farm Bill, associated federal regulations, association state regulations, and by a licensed grower.”

All legal CBD with trace amounts of THC must be grown by an authorized and licensed producer within federal regulations. Any CBD products not produced by authorized farmers is illegal.

CBD is also an approved prescription drug, Epidiolex which is used to treat epilepsy. Since the FDA still considers CBD a drug, it cannot be marketed and sold as a dietary supplement with therapeutic properties (or even shipped across state lines) without first going through the FDA’s drug approval process.

While CBD is federally legal, many states are currently updating their laws. Still, every state has their own CDB/hemp/cannabis laws that don’t always fall in line with federal regulations.

Colorado recently passed a law that allows for all parts of the hemp plant to be used. While in Texas, any product with a trace amount of THC is still illegal.

To determine if CBD is legal and can be transported across state lines, it is best to become familiar with your local cannabis laws.

Source: CNET


 



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Thanks to the passing of the Farm Bill in late 2018—containing a provision legalizing hemp, a species of non-psychoactive cannabis that CBD can be extracted from—hemp and CBD are on major retailers’ radar. 

The CBD market is moving towards mainstream retailers and is projected to be over $20 billion in sales by 2024. Walgreens, Sprout, CVS, Ulta Beauty, GNC Holdings, Urban Outfitters are just a handful of retailers offering or looking to offer, CBD products to consumers.

Retailers jumping in

Several retailers for natural supplements are expected to have CBD on their shelves. Dillards Department Store, a chain with a total of approximately 292 stores in 29 states, is beginning to roll out several Hemp Depot while-labeled CBD products. Kroger announced in July another 1,000 locations in 22 states where their grocery stores will begin to carry CBD products. 

In July, adding to the momentum, Toronto-headquartered Abacus Health Products announced new retail purchase orders from CVS for its line of CBDMEDIC pain relief and skincare products, sold to consumers via retail chains and the company’s e-commerce platform. 

Also in July, Green Growth Brands announced a deal with American Eagle to begin selling its CBD-infused body-care products — including muscle balms and lotions — in nearly 500 of American Eagle’s stores and online, with sales expected to begin in October. This follows apparel retailer Abercrombie, which also plans to sell GGB’s products in more than 160 stores across the U.S.

Risks remain

The FDA is in the midst of creating guidelines for CBD manufacturers and will likely eliminate some manufacturers currently participating in the CBD boom and open the door to some large scale, mainstream manufacturers. The details of the FDA regulations will inform the specifics of how large the OTC piece of the CBD pie becomes. 

“We’ve seen major chain retailers like CVS, Walgreens, and Whole Foods start to include CBD in their product mixes. The larger the entity, the more likely they are to stick with topical products until the FDA provides clarity,” said Kate Heckman from Stratos CBD.

When it comes to CBD oils, presently only 10% of demand is being filled by present growers. The industry has increased by 200% from 2017 to 2018, with about $618 million in sales last year with projected $22 billion by 2022.

Source: Forbes