CBD cream and how it works

David Banks
Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2020 - 09:35

CBD oil is one of the popular health supplements shrouded with controversy as experts in law and medicine debt on its approval. However, the benefits of cannabidiol oil are pronounced. It is a product that can be taken orally (by mouth) or topically (apply on the skin).

CBD (cannabidiol) is extracted from the marijuana plant, which has been used for different medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Over time, people have developed better ways of refining the extracts, and the results include CBD balm. It is a product that can help with scars and soothe dry, chapped, or irritated skin.

What Is CBD Balm?

CBD balm is a special soothing and softening cream, and infusion of CBD together with beeswax and therapeutic essential oils like lavender, geranium, and eucalyptus, as well as regenerating oils of rosehip, coconut, and argan.

To use the CBD balm, massage a small amount of it on your skin, and rub it into the affected area. It can also work on tired, aching joints.

How Does CBD Balm Work?

Quality CBD cream works in several ways. The most apparent is the physical and warming sensation it ignites immediately after applying to the skin. ‘Rubbing it better’ was a trick we learn as kids for dealing with knocks and sprains to reduce the pain and facilitate healing. The same thing works for sports injuries and aching joints during old age.

The massaging of the affected area stimulates the nerve endings and eases the underlying pain signals, thereby inhibiting the perception of discomfort. The CBD does this by interacting with your body’s endocannabinoid system receptors, which are also found in the skin nerve fibers, cells, sweat glands, and hair follicles.

Moreover, the cannabinoid receptors that riddle the skin are why topical CBD products as an immediate soothing localized anti-inflammatory effect. It also enhances the histamine-releasing skin mast cells, which are associated with allergic skin reactions.

Therefore, applying CBD balm can help soothe or alleviate inflammatory conditions like psoriasis, acne, eczema, and softening scars.

Research Findings

In a study, 20 participants dealing with either eczema, psoriasis, or scarring were given a CBD enriched ointment to apply twice a day topically, for ninety days. After three months of using the cream, the clinicians and participants noted significant improvements without allergic reactions. Thus, it was concluded that CBD balms are a safe and effective answer to improving the lives of people dealing with inflammatory disorders of the skin.

You can use the CBD balm along with oral CBD products like drops or capsules. Alternatively, it can be used alone if you find it hard swallowing capsules or dislike the taste of the cannabidiol drops.

Essential CBD Balm Benefits

The balm’s base comprises mostly organic essential oils and provides additional skin-soothing and softening effects that ease dryness.

Applying a topical CBD cream, gel, or balm on your joint after exertion or taking a warm bath helps it sink into the skin faster.