Everything to Know About CBD Oil & Sensitive Skin Problems
Sensitive skin is an umbrella term that encompasses a broad range of conditions that share two common themes—reactiveness and, often, discomfort. A frustrating downside of having sensitive skin is that many products are too harsh to use on your face. Not only are they too abrasive, but they’re loaded with unnecessary fragrances, questionable chemicals, and general junk.
Luckily, CBD is gentle yet includes powerful elements that can help nourish and heal whether you confront dryness or problems like acne or psoriasis. What’s more, CBD oil and elixirs from reputable companies have simple formulas, giving you more control over what you apply to your face.
In this article, we’ll discuss why CBD is particularly friendly to sensitive skin, problems with which it’s commonly used, and how to choose quality products.
Why CBD Can Help Sensitive Skin
Soothe Sensitive Skin With CBD’s Anti-inflammatory Properties
Inflammation accompanies many sensitive skin conditions, particularly acne, eczema, and rosacea. CBD helps tackle the root of the problem and not just the after-effects. It will alleviate your complexion’s redness and help enforce the protective layer.
CBD Promotes Healthy Levels of Oil Production
Acne and skin problems can be exacerbated by having too much oil on (and under) the surface of the skin, but CBD naturally controls oil levels to prevent the build-up of sebum.
For those complexions that are overly dry, CBD can add nourishment and moisturization to the skin by regulating the amount of oil the skin retains.
CBD is a Natural Antioxidant
Antioxidants are best known for their anti-aging properties, but also can limit permanent markings, like stretch marks and cellulite. CBD is a widely celebrated antioxidant due to its ability to neutralize free radical damage, protect against UV damage, and help boost collagen and elastin production.
Sensitive Skin Problems With Which CBD Commonly Helps
Acne: As mentioned above, one of the best fighters against red acne is the anti-inflammatory properties that CBD possesses. Other kinds of acne, like blackheads, can be caused by hormonal imbalances and clogged pores.
Eczema: Otherwise known as atopic dermatitis, eczema is a skin problem that can appear because of allergens or irritants. Symptoms can include overly dry and inflamed skin, as well as patches that may be scaly or textured. Eczema often causes uncomfortable itching. Other types of dermatitis (any skin irritation that commonly shows as a rash, red skin, or excessive dryness), can also be helped with the application of CBD.
Psoriasis: Like eczema, psoriasis is a not uncommon chronic skin ailment. Both can involve the immune system, though psoriasis happens from the inside out, as opposed to mostly exterior irritants, as eczema does. Skin cells are replaced too quickly, and can create plaques. These plaques look like scaly, red patches of skin.
Rosacea: Rosacea looks like excessive blushing or flushing on the face around the nose, cheeks, or forehead. Though the exact cause of rosacea isn’t known, it does involve inflammation of the blood vessels in the face, and can have outward signs that somewhat resemble acne, like bumps and spots.
Invest in Quality CBD - Your Sensitive Skin Will Thank You
The type and quality of the CBD itself can impact your sensitive skin. Firstly, we recommend you seek out full-spectrum CBD (rather than isolate or broad-spectrum). Full spectrum CBD undergoes less processing than other types, meaning that it contains other beneficial extracts from the hemp plants (terpenes and cannabinoids). This produces what researchers coined, the entourage effect, as the multiple compounds elevate each other in ways they cannot when isolated. In turn, the CBD becomes more effective. While there may be trace amounts of THC, it isn’t enough to create any impairment whatsoever.
When seeking CBD for sensitive skin, it’s important to choose a company that offers transparency about the source and quality of the CBD and subsequent ingredients. For example, Botanika Life publishes third-party lab test information for all skin elixirs and is gluten-free, vegan, cruelty-free, and free from GMOs. Additionally, our company only collaborates with USA farms that grow pesticide-free hemp and promote sustainable farming approaches.
Recommended CBD Skincare Products for Sensitive Skin
Because CBD oil can be found in compounds with other ingredients, it is important to know everything that is included in the products you buy for your sensitive skin. Anything that is non-comedogenic should be safe for all types of skin, and products that have vitamins are a pretty safe bet. Get started with the following luxury-level CBD recommendations:
Elite Elixir - 1500mg of a full-spectrum CBD oil joins hemp seed oil to moisturize, reduce inflammation, balance skin tone, and neutralize free radical damage. This elixir can be used directly on the skin, as a spot treatment, or infused into a beverage like tea, coffee, or a smoothie.
Unblemished CBD Acne Treatment- a lightweight solution to breakouts and exaggerated sebum production, this CBD elixir was formulated to exfoliate the skin and unclogs pores without aggravating sensitive skin. Other beneficial ingredients include tea tree oil, salicylic acid, and aloe vera.
Vitamin C & Squalane CBD Elixir - combines Vitamin C with squalane and CBD to help boost firmness and elasticity, hydrate, and soothe skin. This elixir is particularly practical for morning application due to its enhanced ability to lessen sun damage and brighten complexions.Plant Stem Cell Skin Elixir - CBD joins grape seed oil, marula, and Swiss apple stem cells for a gentle yet powerful elixir rich with omega fats and vitamins which shield sensitive skin from free radical damage while combating natural dryness. To learn more about these power ingredients, read How Plant Stem Cell Serums & Products Nourish Skin.
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Learn More About Natural Skincare Ingredients
CBD is not the only ingredient that protects sensitive skin and alleviates irritation. Many such natural elements are included in our elixirs to further diversify their benefits. To learn more about what components to add to your daily skincare routine, check out:
