Alongside our collection of other high-quality CBD products, topical CBD products, like creams, balms, bath bombs, face masks, and more, can seamlessly fit into your day-to-day schedule. Products like these let you pinpoint the relieving benefits of CBD.** But how do you choose the right topical for you? Simply check the ingredients of a CBD topical you’re interested in and see if this product would help meet your wellness goals.**
Easy enough, right? Well, with the full range of CBD topicals available, you might need a little more detailed information before deciding on the right product.
So, let’s look at the different types of CBD topicals, what makes them unique, and how to discern which one is right for you!
What Is CBD?
First, before we dissect how CBD topicals work, we need a rudimentary understanding of what cannabidiol (CBD) is. Inside hemp and cannabis plants, there’s a family of chemical compounds called cannabinoids. One of the most abundant cannabinoids in this family is CBD. Along with over a hundred other cannabinoids, including CBG, CBN, and CBC, CBD certainly commands center stage––at least in the hemp plant.
By its nature (and regulated by the 2018 Farm Bill), the hemp plant has less than 0.3% THC. THC is another popular cannabinoid, known for producing cannabis’s iconic “high” sensation. Cannabis marijuana carries THC levels that can reach 30%. With hemp’s limited levels of THC, hemp-derived CBD products don’t offer much of the psychoactive cannabinoid.
When you enjoy a CBD product, whether applied to your skin, ingested, or inhaled, the cannabinoids engage with a system that might be unfamiliar––your body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS).
Your Endocannabinoid System
Right now, a network of receptors is working to maintain homeostasis, or balance, within your mind and body. These receptors belong to your ECS and react to the cannabinoids in hemp-derived CBD products.** When you supplement CBD, the cannabinoids engage with the ECS receptors and boost their performance, bolstering their ability to retain homeostasis and inciting a host of wellness-boosting benefits.**
Unlike other CBD products, like CBD gummies and CBD capsules, CBD topicals uniquely interact with your ECS receptors––more on that soon.
What Are CBD Topicals?
CBD topicals provide an effective dose of cannabidiol that absorbs through the skin. Now, your skin is a picky organ (yes, it’s an organ––the largest one, in fact). It doesn’t let just any molecule through. But CBD and other cannabinoids are on the VIP guest list.
When CBD comes in contact with your skin, your dermal cells absorb the cannabinoids and usher them through to the underlying tissue, working to help with minor aches and pains in muscles and joints.**
Cannabinoids from CBD products pass through your lungs or digestive tract, eventually ending up in your bloodstream. CBD topicals don’t take this route. Rather, cannabinoids from topical CBD products bypass the bloodstream altogether, absorbing directly into the area where you applied it.
This lets you target where you’d like to feel CBD’s calming, soothing effects.**
Types of CBD Topicals
We carry four different types of CBD topicals. Before you decide on a purchase, it’s best to know the benefits and potential downsides of each CBD topical.
CBD Cream
CBD cream is a lotion for sore muscles and minor aches or pains.** We carry two types of CBD creams: Muscle & Joint Heating CBG + CBD Cream and Muscle & Joint Cooling CBD Cream. Each CBD cream formula has two options: a 1000mg or 3000mg bottle.
Our Muscle & Joint Heating Cream is formulated with broad spectrum CBD, a 1:1 ratio of CBD and CBG, and various healthful ingredients to boost CBD’s natural relieving effects.** We also add camphor oil to provide a gentle warming sensation at the targeted muscles, providing an additional soothing sensation.
Conversely, our CBD Muscle & Joint Cooling Cream comes with the same high-quality broad spectrum CBD and healthful ingredients, but uses menthol for cooling relief.**
CBD Balm Sticks
Unlike CBD creams, balm sticks let you directly rub topical CBD on any part of the body. There’s no need to measure out a dose. Just take the stick and apply it for targeted relief.**
We carry two different CBD balm sticks: our Muscle & Joint CBD Balm Stick and Calming & Moisturizing CBD Balm Stick. Each is formulated with broad spectrum CBD and comes in a 750 or 3000mg stick. They both contain soothing and nourishing ingredients to help quiet minor aches and pains.**
Also, the balm sticks’ small size allows them to easily fit in any gym bag!
CBD Masks
A popular way to bring CBD’s wellness-boosting benefits to your complexion is with CBD face masks. We carry five different variations of CBD face masks; each formulated with 50 mg of broad spectrum CBD. Our collection includes
- Aloe Vera (Soothing)
- Charcoal (Purifying)
- Cucumber (Hydrating)
- Lavender (Relaxing)
- Rose (Toning)
Each face mask comes with its own unique active ingredients to boost CBD’s effects on the skin.** These sheet masks are easy to use and only take 10 minutes to enjoy.
In addition, we also carry CBD Foot Masks. These easy-to-use, slip-on booties use broad spectrum CBD, hydrating botanicals, and relaxing lavender to promote softer, smoother skin in less than 20 minutes!
CBD Bath Products
You can also enjoy CBD when you need a relaxing soak. We offer CBD Bath Bombs and CBD Bath Salts. Both are formulated with 99% CBD isolate. CBD Bath Bombs come in four formulas:
- Recharge
- Soothing
- Calming
- Hydrating
Like our CBD face masks, each of our bath bombs has unique ingredients that accent CBD’s natural calming properties, making them the perfect addition to a DIY spa day.**
Our CBD Bath Salts use essential oils and mineral-rich Celtic sea salt to ease tension and provide a therapeutic soak.**
Choosing The Right Topical CBD for You
With all this in mind, there are two important factors when choosing the right CBD topical for you. First, check the ingredients. Then, consider your wellness goals.
Check the Ingredients
Each CBD topical product has its own unique formula with ingredients that enhance CBD’s natural effects on the body.** Some topicals provide a heating sensation to the target areas, others cool, and some moisturize. All these effects are elicited by the ingredients mixed inside the CBD-rich formula. So, read the topical’s ingredient list to learn what effects you can expect before purchasing.**
Consider Your Wellness Goals
Next, consider your desired CBD experience and wellness goals. Whether using CBD face masks to hydrate your complexion or enjoying a CBD bath bomb to unwind after work, it’s best to define your goals before choosing a topical CBD product. This is where personal preferences play a pretty big factor.
Our collection of topical products offers a wide range of benefits.** So, it’s best to clearly outline your wellness goals before deciding on a purchase.
Check out our complete list of CBD topical products to find the one that’s best for you!
| CBDfx Product | Type of Topical | Type of CBD |
| CBD Muscle & Joint Cream: Cooling Formula | CBD Cream | Broad-Spectrum CBD |
| CBG Muscle & Joint Cream: Heating Formula | CBD Cream | Broad-Spectrum CBD |
| Calming & Moisturizing CBD Balm Stick | CBD Balm | Broad-Spectrum CBD |
| Muscle & Joint CBD Balm Stick | CBD Balm | Broad-Spectrum CBD |
| CBD Face Masks | CBD Mask | Broad-Spectrum CBD |
| CBD Foot Masks | CBD Mask | Broad-Spectrum CBD |
| CBD Bath Bombs | CBD Bath Product | CBD Isolate |
| CBD Bath Salts | CBD Bath Product | CBD Isolate |
Final Thoughts
Choosing the right CBD topical shouldn’t feel overwhelming. Hopefully, after defining the types of topical CBD products and how to find the one for you, you can feel confident browsing our best-selling CBD topical products.
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