The Real Power Behind CBD Topicals

From CBD oil and gummies to topicals, this incredible compound has been used for a variety of purposes. When it comes to CBD topicals, they’re mostly used for treating sore muscles and body aches that are known to drag on for days after hardcore workouts, injuries, manual labor, or trauma.

Besides CBD, our topicals have other incredible ingredients that should also be in the spotlight as they further aid in achieving well-rounded pain relief and provide additional benefits for your skin. Here’s what you need to know!

Our CBD Topicals

We currently offer three CBD topical products which all have similar ingredients, but with different potencies. All of our formulas are strong, clean, vegan, and made with the purest CBD isolate & full-spectrum delta 8 distillate. They are:

Restore: 1:1 Delta 8 + CBD Topical for Sore Muscles

This powerful CBD topical is created as a balanced formula of D8 distillate and CBD isolate in equal concentrations, providing an efficient relief for your sore muscles. 

Restore: 3:1 Delta 8 + CBD Topical for Sore Muscles

Our 3:1 CBD topical combines the power of a super-concentrated D8 distillate and CBD isolate in a 3:1 ratio. Each jar contains an impressive 2,000 mg of cannabinoids: 1,500 mg delta 8 + 500 mg CBD.

Restore: CBD Topical for Sore Muscles

A CBD formula for stiffness, sprains, and strains that delivers a cooling effect. It contains only CBD isolate and it comes in two dosages, 500 mg and 2,000 mg of CBD per jar.

The Powerful Ingredients

The most important ingredients in our topical CBD products are, obviously, the powerful CBD isolate and D8 distillate:

CBD Isolate

CBD isolate is a form of cannabidiol, the compound derived from the cannabis plant. It does not contain THC, the psychoactive compound of cannabis, so it cannot get you high. In order to produce it, all other compounds have to be extracted from the plant, so that the only thing left is pure CBD in crystal form.

Delta 8 Distillate

Also called Delta 8, “weed light,” or “diet THC,” this powerful cannabinoid is a fairly new discovery. It’s somewhat of an in-between THC and CBD, providing mild psychoactive effects when ingested (not when used on skin). The US Cannabis Council reports on D8 to be less potent than THC, but can still provide notable effects. As always, it depends on the dose and the individual taking it. In our CBD topicals, D8 Distillate is used because of its potential to alleviate pain. However, since it is being applied to the skin and doesn't enter the bloodstream, it does not have any psychoactive effects. You get all the benefits without the "floaty" feeling!

Other Ingredients

In addition, our CBD topicals contain other ingredients, that by themselves, offer a myriad of other health benefits. These include:

• Coconut oil - helps protect your skin, reduces inflammation, and has antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. It’s a great carrier for CBD as it easily combines and doesn’t leave a greasy residue.
• Shea butter - one of the best hypoallergenic and anti-inflammatory skin products, shea butter is moisturizing and nourishing. When shea butter oils are absorbed into the skin, they actually act like a “refatting” agent, restoring lipids and creating moisture. Shea butter has high levels of vitamins A and E, which are powerful antioxidants that protect your skin from free radicals and their damage. 
• Candelilla wax - organic, plant-based wax that has the incredible ability to create barriers between the skin and harsh environmental stressors, protecting it from toxins. It’s also known for its softening properties, moisturizing the skin, and amplifying the effect of other moisturizing agents such as coconut oil and shea butter.
• Jojoba oil - another magical, hypoallergenic moisturizing agent, jojoba oil attracts water to the top layer of the skin, improving hydration and also preventing bacterial infections, acne, and even dandruff. It also contains high levels of vitamin E, helping you fight free radicals and environmental toxins. Its botanical makeup is extremely similar to your own body oil, making it less likely to clog your pores or cause irritations. 
• Grapeseed oil - high in omega 6 fatty acids, grapeseed oil is moisturizing, protective, and antibacterial. Another great addition to our already-powerful formula.
• Chili oil - Although more popular in the culinary world, chili oil is amazing for the skin. It’s anti-inflammatory and soothing, as well as known to relieve pain. It contains a compound called capsaicin, which helps reduce swelling, inflammation, and pain, whether the discomfort is chronic or acute in nature.  
• Menthol - used to relieve pain, menthol provides a cooling sensation to the skin, reducing inflammation and irritation. It provides temporary relief for any type of muscle or joint pain, so it’s a perfect addition to the CBD. 
• (2% or less of a proprietary blend of essential oils and vitamin E) - essential oils are potent plant extracts with a plethora of incredible properties. From protecting the skin and aiding in the absorption of nutrients to activating cell regeneration. Vitamin E is one of the best micronutrient antioxidants, helping protect against cell damage and toxins we’re all constantly exposed to. 

How To Use CBD Topicals?

The best way to use CBD topicals is to simply massage them into your skin. Since they are in the form of a cream or balm, they’re easy for your skin to absorb. Our balm is made to stay more solid at higher temperatures (we are based in hot, humid Florida) so you may have to rub it between your fingers to allow it to spread more easily. Other ingredients in our CBD topicals such as coconut oil and shea butter nourish your skin and moisturize it at the same time, leaving it smooth and plump. 

If you're interested in learning about other cannabinoids check out our post comparing CBD & CBG.