CBD cosmetics: Sensitive care for sensitive and demanding skin
Skin can be quite demanding. Facial and body care becomes particularly complicated for sensitive skin and skin prone to blemishes. It's no wonder, then, that CBD in cosmetic products is currently causing quite a hype. The natural ingredient has generated many positive reviews and has enormous potential. And don't worry, CBD cream won't get you high, because cosmetics use cannabidiol, not THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). The latter is responsible for the psychoactive effect and doesn't appear in skincare products.
Want to know why CBD is so popular and why you should consider using CBD cosmetics? We'll explain everything about the hype, the actual benefits, effects, and what cannabidiol actually is.
What you can expect:
What is CBD (cannabidiol)?
Cannabidiol is a natural remedy derived from the hemp plant. It can enhance your well-being, help your body recover, and give your demanding skin exactly what it needs. Want to know exactly how CBD works in your body, which receptors are affected, and where all the amazing benefits come from? Check out the FAQs , where you'll find a little biology tutorial.
Benefits & effects of CBD on skin and hair
How does cannabidiol affect our skin and hair if the receptors are internal? Don't underestimate CBD. The substance dissolves in oils and can thus enter your metabolism even when used externally. For skin diseases, external application of creams and ointments is sometimes supplemented with internal application. While, as is often the case in life, there are no guarantees, studies and individual experiences show great effects. From anti-inflammatory, calming, pain-relieving, to even anxiety-relieving results, CBD cosmetics have a very special effect for many people. Despite these great results, if you have skin diseases, you should definitely consult your dermatologist beforehand.
CBD cosmetics as a balm for the skin
CBD also soothes your skin cells, helping to combat redness or a dull complexion. CBD cosmetics are even said to visibly reduce acne and regulate excessive sebum production. Skin aging is also said to be reduced by CBD's antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help halt the aging process by reducing free radicals, which cause collagen to break down more quickly. Therefore, antioxidants ultimately also help slow the process of collagen loss, making skin more youthful, firmer, and stronger.
As you've probably already noticed, CBD cosmetics help your skin regain balance and counteract stress and hormonal reactions. They also support the restoration of natural moisture levels. These soothing properties make CBD perfect, especially for sensitive skin—but also for all other skin types. A CBD face cream or CBD body wash are great products for getting to know the active ingredient CBD.
CBD for stronger & shinier hair
You should also give CBD a try for your hair. The omega-3 and -6 fatty acids in the hemp plant make brittle and dry hair softer and shinier. And if you paid attention to the article on itching , you'll know that omega-3 fatty acids, in particular, also prevent and relieve itching. This also makes it a perfect ingredient in your beard oil. CBD also forms a kind of protective layer, so environmental pollution doesn't damage your beard hair and the skin underneath as quickly. You can either mix your beard shampoo with hemp oil, or you can get a CBD facial and beard wash gel.
What care products with CBD are available?
As already mentioned, CBD cosmetics are suitable for all skin types, but are especially recommended for sensitive skin. In addition to CBD oil for oral use and medicinal products for treatment, more and more skin care products containing CBD are being developed.
Sensitive skin was yesterday
Let's briefly go through a classic facial care routine. If you've already read the Academy article: Men's Facial Care Routine , then you know why the following steps are important and what you should pay attention to. First, you should wash your face – morning and evening. A CBD face and beard wash gel, for example, is suitable for this – even if you don't have a beard. Especially for sensitive and demanding skin, the CBD and hemp water in this wash gel have a soothing effect on your skin. Spirulina also has antioxidant properties and can prevent skin aging, and the moisturizing formula makes your beard hair and facial skin supple. Is this the first time you've heard of spirulina? It's a blue-green algae with cell-protective properties. A great addition to CBD.
Your still slightly damp face is already looking forward to a face cream. Natural ingredients like aloe vera, cucumber extract, and green tea are always welcome in creams, as they not only provide moisture but also have antibacterial and regenerative effects. Cannabidiol wonderfully complements the aforementioned active ingredients, especially for sensitive skin.
Do you have a beard? Then you'll definitely be happy with a beard oil with CBD . Especially if you occasionally (or always) struggle with itching , you'll be more than happy with this new active ingredient. Organic safflower oil, with its light texture, is the ideal complement to the valuable oils from the hemp plant, as safflower oil has anti-inflammatory properties, making it perfect for stressed skin under the beard. The gamma-linolenic acid (a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid) contained in hemp oil stimulates the beard hair follicles, thereby stimulating beard growth and protecting the beard from drying out—what more could you want?
But it's not just your face and beard that benefit from intensive care; your body benefits too. Our CBD Body Wash perfectly rounds off your CBD skincare routine. The hemp water and cannabidiol it contains have a soothing and moisturizing effect, and the sea salt also has anti-inflammatory properties and deeply cleanses the pores.
With CBD products in your skincare routine , you can start and end your day feeling relaxed and balanced. A balm for body and mind. Another little bonus: you can also prevent skin aging.
NATRUE-Certified natural cosmetics with CBD for men
By choosing natural cosmetics, you're not only doing something good for yourself, but also for the environment. When purchasing your CBD products, look for certified organic and natural cosmetics. Especially with such a great active ingredient as CBD, you only want high-quality, natural ingredients in your cosmetics. How do you recognize good natural cosmetics? The easiest way is to look for the seal. There are many of them these days, the most well-known being the NaTrue and BDIH seals. These seals guarantee that the guidelines have been adhered to.
Natrue, for example, only permits certain ingredients and excludes synthetic perfumes, silicones, and microparticles. Surfactants must be biodegradable. Everything from packaging and production to ingredients is tested and re-inspected after two years. If you'd like to learn more about the importance of natural cosmetics, please visit here.
FAQ
What is the difference between CBD and THC?
Cannabidiol and THC are important components of cannabis. As already mentioned, THC is responsible for the well-known psychoactive effects of hemp products and is prohibited under the Narcotics Act. CBD is extracted from the flowers of the plant and, due to its low receptor activity with certain cannabinoid receptors, does not have the same effect as THC.
What is CBD good for? The effects of CBD in the body explained.
We have a complex nervous system. Part of this system is the endocannabinoid system. The cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2 and the body's own cannabinoids are the most important components. The body's own cannabinoids or endocannabinoids, as well as external cannabinoids, bind to the corresponding receptors and activate them. The CB1 receptors are located primarily in the central nervous system, for example, in the brain or spine. They regulate, for example, concentration, coordination, sleep, memory, appetite, and mood. The CB2 receptors are mainly located in the peripheral nervous system and the immune system; they are located, for example, in the tonsils, white blood cells, and lymph nodes. These regulate, among other things, the immune system and digestion. Depending on the type and concentration of these cannabinoids, they act on the receptors—both endogenous and externally supplied. That should be enough biology tutoring for now.
As you can see, these receptors regulate some pretty important functions; it's no wonder that CBD is becoming increasingly popular! This active ingredient is currently taking the dietary supplement and cosmetic sectors by storm. But if I have my own cannabinoids, why do I need external ones? First, we want to clarify that external cannabinoids cannot replace the body's own cannabinoids. Rather, they help restore balance in the endocannabinoid system and support your body and mind if your work-life balance drifts into stress. Of course, we can't speak for everyone here, but we ourselves repeatedly experience that we don't have time for quality time with loved ones or for ourselves, go to bed stressed, then sleep badly, and drag ourselves out of bed in the morning feeling completely exhausted. If you've partially or completely recognized your everyday life here, then we can assure you that your nervous system is anything but balanced. This is where CBD helps us regain balance in the long term. It does not bind to the receptors, but acts as an inhibitor for the enzymes that stop your body's own cannabinoids.
Is CBD legal in Germany?
Yes. As long as the industrial hemp from which the processed CBD product (i.e., oil or cream) is made is EU-certified and the THC level is below 0.2 percent, CBD is legal in Germany. Generally, CBD products must be processed, such as CBD oils and creams. Unprocessed products such as CBD flowers, for example, are not permitted.
What is the difference between CBD oil and CBD cosmetics?
CBD oil is an ingredient in CBD cosmetics. Cannabidiol is also available in liquid form for oral administration, in capsule form, or even as gummies.
Can side effects occur from CBD?
Depending on how CBD is consumed, it can of course have side effects, especially if consumed in excess. For example, if CBD is smoked or vaporized, short-term side effects can occur or be exacerbated by smoking or inhaling. Taking CBD orally or applying it externally greatly minimizes the likelihood of side effects.
So, please don't start drinking gallons of CBD oil just because it positively affects your mood or jogs your memory – too much can also have negative consequences. Therefore, always stick to the instructions so you can fully utilize all of CBD's benefits! You usually don't feel them immediately, but only after some time.
Is CBD good for the skin?
Oh yes! Cannabidiol is great for your skin, your hair, and you in general.
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