CBD Oil Benefits for Skin: What the Beauty Industry Says about It
Sometimes, it can be hard to keep
up with cosmetic and skincare trends. Is activated charcoal truly the miracle
solution it is marketed as? Will coconut oil change your life? Is a product
with seaweed truly worth paying an extra ten bucks for?
If you have been swayed into
buying a pricey cosmetic solution that did not deliver the promised results,
you may be hesitant to jump onto any more skincare bandwagons. However, what if there were
products on the market backed by actual scientific research?
See, it can be challenging to get
an in-depth perspective on how effective your everyday skincare products are.
Ultimately, there is minimal demand for scientific research into how soft cocoa
butter can make your skin, or which natural extracts can reduce the look of
scars and stretch marks.
However, there is one natural
product that has been getting more attention the ever from the scientific
community: Cannabidiol (CBD). Though hemp oil, cannabis oil, and marijuana, all
come from the cannabis plant, pure CBD and CBD products have absolutely no THC
and therefore cannot make you high. Instead, it is often used for a wide range
of medicinal and wellness purposes. blood pressure, eczema pain relief
(including chronic pain), certain types of skin cancer, Dravet syndrome,
Crohn’s disease, multiple sclerosis, post-traumatic stress disorder, and
Alzheimer’s disease are just a few areas where patients benefit from CBD oil
and its derivatives.
Evidence has touted it as a
potential treatment for epilepsy and mental illness, but can it help you with
your skin? The beauty industry seems to think so, considering CBD is quickly
becoming one of the most popular ingredients in both high-end and affordable
drugstore-brand products.
CBD and Science
Before you find out what the beauty industry is saying about CBD, it is important to understand what the
scientific community is saying about it. Although it is ultimately up to you
and your doctor what you consume, and every person will respond differently to
CBD, research has suggested there are three main benefits to CBD when it comes
to skin care: reducing inflammation, regulating oil production, and helping
with stress management.
Inflammation
Inflammation is one of those
broad terms that can impact every aspect of your health. When a clogged pore is
inflamed, the end result is a nasty, noticeable zit that draws attention in any
conversation.
But inflammation is also a key
issue when it comes to aging. According to evidence, inflammation is a primary cause
of the visible and unpleasant signs of aging, and that CBD has been shown to
have anti-inflammatory properties.
Oil Production
Acne occurs when our pores get
clogged with an oil called sebum. On its own, sebum is a good thing—it keeps
our face lubricated and our skin should have a healthy amount. However, people
prone to breakouts tend to produce too much sebum, and this leaves clogged
pores and unsightly blemishes.
Recent research is suggesting
that CBD can actually help the glands that produce sebum to better regulate the
oil that we produce, in turn helping prevent oily, acne-ridden skin.
Stress Management
Stress is a lightning rod for
acne and signs of aging. During the busiest times in our life, we tend to
notice more frequent breakouts and, as time goes on, we tend to display our
daily stress through wrinkles and creases in our face.
Although we have many options to
handle stress (including behavioral therapy, daily exercise, and cutting out
activities, obligations, and people that increase stress) not all of them are
easily available. After all, we might believe that quitting our jobs and moving
to a tropical island is just what we need to reduce stress, but that is not
exactly possible for all of us.
Research is still underway on the
full spectrum of benefits that CBD offers, but studies that have been done so
far point to it as being a tool to battle stress, anxiety and promote healthy
sleep, which, in turn, can leave your skin healthier than ever.
What the Beauty Industry Thinks
The beauty industry has seemed to
take the recent research into CBD in great strides, as it is becoming a
mega-popular ingredient in both makeup and skin cleansing. The proof is in the
pudding: both the popular drugstore brands you use every day and high-end
brands used by celebrities and professional make-up artists are using CBD as a
core ingredient.
Even Vogue—yes, Vogue—is touting
the benefits of CBD. When the world’s most prevalent fashion and beauty
magazine is taking CBD seriously, you know that there is a good reason for it.
Overall, if CBD-infused cosmetics
and skincare products are something you want to try, you will not struggle to
find products within your price range and your area. In coming months and
years, we predict that CBD will be a leading beauty trend, and it will be hard
to avoid a moisturizing face mask or daily cleanser without it in the
ingredients list. However, there is an easier way.
Making Your Own Beauty Products
If the last thing you want is to
spend another $30 on a beauty product that will collect dust in your bathroom
caddy, there is a solution: simply make your own products.
Creating your own beauty products
from scratch might seem daunting at first, but the truth is that high-quality
skincare products are already using natural ingredients available at your local
supermarket and DIY recipes can be found scattered across the Internet.
In fact, some of the research
cited above has suggested that the benefits of CBD were reaped both when it was
applied to the skin and taken orally, meaning simply ingesting CBD every day
can lead to an improvement in your skin, no other ingredients needed.
If you are unsure how to filter
through the many brands offering CBD-infused products right now, consider
starting with the purchase of a tincture. You can take this on your own orally
and, if you do not see an improvement, start using it as a face wash or adding
it to DIY recipes. At the end of the day, with or without expensive brand name
products, your skin will thank you for taking action. From dealing with pain to
skincare, CBD products are slowly but surely starting to lead the way.
This article first appeared on
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