The benefits of CBD on the skin
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The Benefits of CBD on the Skin

Board Certified Dermatologist, Debra Jaliman recommends that CBD be used for skin and hair

CBD beauty products are all the hype these days. The creation and the use of these products have sky-rocketed after the passage of the Farm Bill. If you’ve wondered if there are any positive benefits to the new wave of CBD Skin products, you’ve come to the right place.

How CB1 and CB2 functions

There are two types of cannabinoid receptors found in human tissue. One is CB1 and the other is CB2. CB1 is responsible for inhibition of neurotransmitter release and the feelings of euphoria. These receptors are found on the brain and in the skin.

CB2 is found mainly in immune cells where they control cytokine release. This receptor also produces anti-inflammatory benefits. It can be found in peripheral organs and in the skin. People who suffer from skin problems like eczema and psoriasis have seen positive results when applying CBD as a topical treatment.

CBD also contains benefits like omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. The topical form of CBD contains GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) which is moisturizing to the skin. It can be applied to skin that’s inflamed, allowing it to be treated without the need of harmful chemicals and toxins that can give someone bad side effects.

What physicians have to say

Board Certified Dermatologist, Debra Jaliman recommends that CBD be used for skin and hair. She stated that CBD is rich in A, C and E vitamins and that the anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties help improve irritating skin conditions naturally including rosacea, eczema and psoriasis.

The University of Colorado School of Medicine, published a report on Cannabinoids in Dermatology. Once all the studies had been reviewed, the dermatologists concluded that CBD reduced itchiness in cases of eczema, psoriasis, allergic dermatitis and inflammation. Below is a full list of skin conditions that have been treated with CBD.

Conditions that can be treated with CBD

  • Acne
  • Dry skin
  • Psoriasis
  • Burnings
  • Inflammation
  • Eczema
  • Itchy Skin
  • Wounds
  • Scrapes
  • Rosacea

Acne prone skin

Unfortunately, acne is something adults suffer from beyond their teenage years. An overworked immune system and stress, are just a few root causes of acne breakouts. Prescriptions and medications usually contain harsh chemicals that can have negative side effects on our skin, leading to future damage.

Some people have discovered that when they apply CBD to their skin one of the most noticeable benefits is the reduced size of their blemishes. The skin around the blemish also gets a boost from CBD, reducing inflammation which allows the skin to return to normal, minus the potential hyperpigmentation or scarring.

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Rosacea

Rosacea is a skin condition which is quite common; it causes redness of the face. The visible symptoms include swollen red bumps, small blood vessels and red skin that is thick in texture and can enlarge the nose. It can be triggered by stress, exercise, alcohol, spicy foods and changes of temperature.

The cannabinoids present in CBD can be effective when treating the symptoms of rosacea. They can control the activity of biochemical receptors and the endocannabinoid system. These receptors are found all throughout the body and skin. The balance of skin cells, growth and functionality are all affected by the chemical activity between receptors and messengers.

Research has found that cannabinoids positively change the response of skin receptors. These positive changes include sebostatic, antioxidant, inflammatory and antitumoral behavior.

What Causes Dry Skin

The world today can be a stressful place. Dry skin conditions such as eczema are one of the many byproducts that we suffer from when undergoing stress. A stressed immune system can cause the skin to go into hyper-defense mode. This overreaction can lead to dry-itchy rashes on a person’s skin. Over 30 million Americans suffer from these rashes. Many people who have an overactive immune system. inherited it through their genes.

While some are lucky enough to not have dry skin from heredity, others are afflicted with dry skin due to allergic reactions to free radicals in their environment. These reactions can stem from man-made chemicals, plants, animals, detergents and harsh soaps.

The best defense when it comes to dry skin is to keep it hydrated, this is especially important when you live in a dry climate. Many people have found CBD topicals to be of tremendous help when it comes to rashes and flare-ups. The length of the flare-up is decreased and the skin can be calmed and soothed especially when the CBD topical is mixed with coconut oil or shea butter, for an extra kick of moisturization.

Safety First

If you decide to buy a CBD topical, make sure you purchase it from a reputable seller. You should also consult your doctor before using cannabis for skin problems. CBD comes from a natural plant that’s not toxic, so it can be considered safe. It’s wise to always do a patch test, when trying a new product on an area of the body that is not too visible in case you have an adverse reaction.

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Harbor Collective is a legal and reputable seller in San Diego. You can rest assured that the topicals or any other cannabis product you buy there is safe, lab tested and of good quality. The available topicals range from, patches, muscle spray, skin elixirs, balms and more. Order online to skip the lines at the shop or receive free delivery with a minimum of a $50.00 purchase. Minimum purchase value is subject to change based on zip code.

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  1. Mikaela Smiths January 15, 2020 at 9:51 pm

    Yes thank you so much for posting this! I feel like there’s a lot of hype around CBD products on Instagram and I’ve seen a few posts where they make CBD in skincare to be like the next miracle ingredient. I do like hemp seed oil though, I’ve been using the cbd og kush feminized one lately and the light texture is great for warmer weather!

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