Here are some surprising health benefits and uses for CBD cream, and some facts you may not have known.

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In nature, the Cannabis sativa plant creates many chemicals, including tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THC is the chemical that has psychoactive qualities.

Typically, CBD skin creams are made with broad-spectrum CBD. These CBD skin care products contain CBD along with other naturally occurring cannabinoids, but little to no THC. 

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Palliative Care and Major Pain Management

A recent study found that many patients receiving palliative care use CBD and medical marijuana products safely and regularly, especially topical products, to treat pain caused by many different medical conditions.

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Can CBD Topicals Nourish Dry Skin?

Definitely! Manufacturers typically extract CBD and suspend it in hemp seed oil, coconut oil, or other carrier oils. They then use these CBD oils as the base for a rich skin cream or lotion. From there, additional moisturizing ingredients can create CBD topicals that are highly effectively at treating dry skin and other skin conditions. 

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General Anti-inflammatory Qualities

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Research suggests that CBD has anti-inflammatory properties that may help treat joint pain and reduce the symptoms of several skin conditions. 

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CBD Topicals Can Treat Arthritis

Topical CBD products may help treat inflammation and related long-lasting behaviors related to arthritis according to some research.

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Treat Surface Irritation and Acute Pain

Unlike oral medications, you can apply CBD pain relief salves, creams, ointments, balms, and lotions and massage your skin wherever you experience acute pain. For example, massage the CBD cream right into an injured shoulder or get a friend to give you a CBD massage to treat back pain. CBD topicals treat pain and surface irritation and can often also treat deeper muscle aches and inflammation really well.

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Entourage Effect

Many CBD topicals can produce the entourage effect. This happens when CBD and THC work together to produce more benefits as the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS) receptors and the various plant chemicals interact. For this reason, many consumers prefer full-spectrum or broad-spectrum CBD products. Full-spectrum CBD products preserve all the cannabinoids, flavonoids, essential oils, and terpenes from the hemp plant.

TMJ/Jaw Pain

A 2019 study indicated that the jaw pain and stiffeness caused by temporomandibular disorder (TMD) can be reduced or improved by CBD products.

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Treat Eczema, Acne, and Psoriasis

CBD may help treat eczema, acne, and psoriasis due to its anti-inflammatory properties according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD).

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CBD Creams and Peripheral Neuropathy Pain

A 2020 study found that peripheral neuropathy patients can use CBD oil as a significant pain management tool.

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CBD Cream is Safe

Although you should never use any CBD cream other than as it is intended, research proves that CBD is generally safe to use and reapply as needed.  

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