What Is CBD Cream? (and What to Look for)
CBD is more popular than ever. While CBD oil is the most common delivery method, CBD cream is gaining traction as a topical application.
But when it comes to finding a high-quality CBD cream, what should you look for, and how can you know which products to trust?
Here are some simple tips on what qualities to look for in a CBD cream to ensure you get the safest and most effective product.
The Benefits of CBD
Research shows that CBD has demonstrated a strong ability to induce a range of health benefits. From reducing inflammation (1) and pain (2) to improving skin conditions (3) and reducing the symptoms of mood disorders (4), there are many reasons to add CBD into your wellness routine.
CBD is also non-psychotropic, meaning that it won’t get you high. Even though CBD is an active compound in cannabis, it is not the compound responsible for the psychotropic effects. THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the cannabinoid that causes the well-known intoxicating effects of cannabis.
CBD also has a high safety profile, meaning that it is largely well-tolerated with minimal side effects. Many studies have demonstrated CBD’s safety, and doses up to 1500 mg per day (5) have shown safe and effective results. You can be confident in the safety of CBD when using new CBD products.
What Is CBD Cream?
While the focus on CBD products tends to lie with consumable products like edibles or vape oil, topical CBD products are also growing in popularity.
CBD topicals include products like lotions, salves, oils, and creams. CBD cream is especially beneficial for those with dry skin since CBD cream’s thicker consistency can often provide better relief for dry skin than other topical products.
Cream topicals also tend to be more readily absorbed than other topicals, like wax-based rubs. Because of the increased absorptive abilities of cream, this also makes it ideal for those who want to relieve muscle aches and pains, as CBD can target both inflammation and pain.
What to Look for in CBD Cream
If you’ve decided to try a CBD cream, where do you start?
Because CBD products are so new to the market, it can be hard to discern which brands are reputable and what ingredients you want in your products. Add to that the legal questions people often have around CBD and cannabis-related products, and it can be a challenge.
With just a little bit of research and consideration, you’ll be able to sort the quality products from low-grade creams.
Research the Brand
Researching the brand is key for finding a good CBD cream.
A quick search on a CBD company’s website should provide you with the information you need to make a decision. If the company is open and transparent about their ingredient lists, CBD sources, and production methods, it is more likely to be trustworthy. All of this information is also helpful when choosing the best products.
Comments and reviews about CBD cream products from the company are also an easy and quick way to get an idea about a product’s quality.
Production Methods
Production methods are important when it comes to CBD cream quality.
The way a company extracts CBD from hemp or cannabis can impact the cream. With no regulations around the manufacturing or extraction of CBD, it’s important to know what method was used to extract the CBD in the product you want to use.
Some extraction methods use solvents like butane or propane to extract CBD from plant material. CBD creams that source their CBD through alcohol extraction processes are more efficient, safer, and what you should be looking for when finding high-quality CBD cream.
Third-Party Lab Testing
Another easy way to ensure your CBD cream is high-quality is to choose a brand that provides third-party lab testing for its products.
Also known as a Certificate of Analysis, these lab results help you understand what is in your CBD cream. It will tell you if the products contain the amount of CBD it claims and if there are any potentially harmful substances present.
Third-party testing may also tell you if there are any other cannabinoids in your CBD cream, like THC. This is important if you want to avoid THC due to its legal status in your area, restrictions from your work, or your personal preferences. All Sunny Skies CBD topicals are made with CBD Isolate, containing 0.0% THC.
Does It Contain Oil?
When it comes to topical cannabinoid treatments like CBD cream, one simple way to ensure your CBD cream is going to be as effective as possible is to look for oil in the ingredient list.
Because of the structure of CBD, it has a lower bioavailability as a topical than with other delivery methods. This means that less of the cannabinoid is absorbed into your bloodstream when it goes through your skin.
CBD and other cannabinoids can’t dissolve in water, making it quite difficult for them to cross the skin barrier, which has high water content. While CBD can’t dissolve in water, it can dissolve in oil, which may increase their bioavailability. Research indicates that emu oil, argan oil, and olive oil may act as carriers for topical cannabinoids like CBD, increasing their bioavailability (6).
Look for these oils in your CBD cream ingredient list to ensure you’re getting the most out of your CBD cream.
The Bottom Line
CBD cream offers a lot of hope for those looking to reduce inflammation, pain, and the symptoms of skin conditions.
There are a few easy ways that you can ensure you are selecting a high-quality CBD cream. Researching the brand, its ingredient list, and sourcing should tell you everything you need to know about a CBD cream’s quality.
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**Standard Disclaimer: CBD is not FDA-approved. We make no such claims that using our products will guarantee relief. Moreover, research regarding CBD is still ongoing and in the early stages.**
Why Choose Sunny Skies For Your CBD Needs?
At Sunny Skies CBD, we are committed to:
1) making high-quality products
2) operating in an open and transparent manner
3) building an independently-owned and operated family business
