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All You Need to Know About CBD For Skincare

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CBD, also known as cannabidiol, is a natural compound founds in cannabis that comes with a bundle of physical and mental health benefits . It’s heavily advertised as a natural remedy used for providing relief for conditions like anxiety and depression. The buzzy ingredient has healing properties that can help treat various conditions and help the body relax. The beauty industry has also taken full advantage of CBD. You must have seen an influx of CBD skincare products in the market. Even the top spas in the country have started offering CBD-infused treatment. Is it just the hyper or CBD works? Here’s all you need to know about CBD for skincare to make an informed choice. All you need to know about CBD for skincare CBD has become highly popular in the skincare industry over the past few years. Creams, masks, and lotions infused with CBD are hitting the shelves of every beauty store—and for the right reason. CBD targets inflammation, which is the root cause of many skin conditions. There...

CBD, Hemp Oil, THC — Understanding the Terms

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  Ever since the passing of the U.S. Farm Bill in December 2018 —which legalized the growth and production of “industrial hemp”—cannabis-inspired products have been flooding the market. This has created a lot of confusion around the terms CBD, hemp oil, and THC for health and wellness seekers. In this blog post, we’ll provide simple explanations of each term and list some key differences: Cannabidiol (CBD) CBD is a naturally occurring compound that’s extracted from both hemp and cannabis (also called marijuana). Hemp and cannabis are two varieties of the same species of plant, Cannabis sativa . CBD itself is a non-intoxicating compound, which means it doesn’t impair your psychomotor abilities and cognitive performance and doesn’t get you “high.” Hemp-derived CBD products greatly differ from marijuana-derived CBD products, owing to the difference in their cannabinoid content. Hemp-derived CBD contains less than 0.3% THC (the intoxicating compound that’s notorious for getting people ...

CBD and Muscle Recovery: Is There a Connection?

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  Many well-known athletes  in the UFC, NFL, NBA, and NHL are using CBD products these days. They are using CBD-infused products for quicker muscle recovery in between their workout sessions and events. Shorter muscle recovery time means they can hit their gyms earlier to resume their training. This article will discuss why CBD products are widely being used for post-workout muscle recovery and improving healing after muscular injuries. We'll have a look at the research to explore the analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and muscle relaxant abilities of the Cannabidiol compound in detail.   Let’s dive in! What Research Says About Using CBD Products for Post-Workout Muscle Recovery In 2018, review research  of 132 studies was carried out by the Colorado State University (Department of Health and Exercise Science), University of Colorado School of Medicine (Department of Radiology), and University of Illinois (Department of Kinesiology). It revealed that Cannabidiol effective...