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Are CBD products safe for your skin?

September 19, 2023
Alpine Admin
CBD, CBD Treatments, Skin Care

If you’ve walked down the drugstore aisle recently, you might have noticed a new acronym popping up on the labels of many skincare products: CBD.

CBD, which stands for cannabidiol, is a chemical compound derived from the cannabis plant. Compared to THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, CBD is not psychoactive, which means that ingesting it or putting it on your skin will not cause you to feel “high.”

“More studies are needed to see if CBD or other chemical agents found in the cannabis plant directly improve skin quality and have other health benefits.”

CBD oils, lotions, and creams are readily available in many states as over-the-counter beauty products and the market for CBD is growing fast.

How CBD affects your skin

Dr. Nima Gharavi, dermatologist and skin cancer surgeon at the Cedars-Sinai Cosmetic Dermatology Program, says CBD may play a role in hydrating the skin and have anti-inflammatory effects, so using a product that contains CBD might help with treating dry skin or certain inflammatory skin disorders.

“However, more studies are needed to see if CBD or other chemical agents found in the cannabis plant directly improve skin quality and have other health benefits,” Dr. Gharavi says.

Read: CBD: What You Need to Know Before You Try

The potential health benefits of CBD

While the effect of CBD on your skin is unclear, there’s a lot of interest in CBD research, Dr. Gharavi says.

“Right now, the way we treat eczema, psoriasis, and most inflammatory conditions of the skin is through the use of anti-inflammatory agents, the most common being topical corticosteroids,” Dr. Gharavi says.

“Topical steroids, however, have potential side effects, particularly on thin skin found around the eyes, in the armpit area, or the groin.”

If CBD can produce the same anti-inflammatory effect as a steroid without the potentially negative side effects, then the use of CBD could be an encouraging new method to treat these skin conditions.

“I’d like to see more data on how CBD, in the form of a topical agent, could have promising or comparable anti-inflammatory effects as a steroid,” Dr. Gharavi says.

Read: Collagen for Your Skin: Healthy or Hype?

Are CBD products safe for your skin?

Dr. Gharavi says there’s likely little harm that can come from applying a CBD beauty product to your skin.

If you experience a skin irritation, a rash, or an allergic reaction from using any type of skincare product, consult a dermatologist.

Taken from: cedars-sinai.org/blog/cbd-beauty-products.html#:~:text=Nima%20Gharavi%2C%20dermatologist%20and%20skin,or%20certain%20inflammatory%20skin%20disorders.

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These 3 All-Natural Pedicure Treatments Will Radically Overhaul Your Feet

“Her signature foot soak relies on cypress oil’s anti-inflammatory properties, while her peppermint oil–spiked scrub is designed to slough off dead skin and moisturize, and her coconut and wild orange oil moisturizer does double time as a before-bed hand and foot salve.”

Pink Himalayan Salt Foot Soak

2 T pink Himalayan salt
1 drop cypress essential oil
1 drop tea tree essential oil
1 tsp. Dr. Bronner’s Pure-Castile Soap
Tub of warm water

Directions: Mix ingredients until equally distributed. Soak feet 15 minutes, or until skin plumps and softens.

Coconut Oil Foot Scrub

1/4 cup sea salt
1/2 T Dr. Bronner’s soap
3 T organic fractionated coconut oil
2 drops peppermint oil (or any essential oil)

Directions: Mix ingredients into a rough, uniform paste. Apply to the entire foot and ankle area, and massage gently for 10 minutes, concentrating on heels and balls of feet. Rinse off with warm water.

Wild Orange and Coconut Oil Moisturizer

1 part organic fractionated coconut oil
1 part organic aloe vera gel
1 drop wild orange essential oil

We offer several natural hands and foot treatments including pink Himalayan salt scrub.

View or treatments here.

From: https://www.vogue.com/article/pedicure-recipes-van-court-healthy-nails-nontoxic-eco-friendly

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SKIN ALLERGY TRADE SECRETS

“SKIN ALLERGY – TRADE SECRETS” – I have been in the professional skincare industry for 11 years. I find inspiration in listening to other educators and experts in the field. I am always reading anything regarding skincare and health challenges. I do not limit myself to industry knowledge and I incorporate the consumer avenue to see what they are talking about. I learned the most when working at the FDA laboratory. Working with clients to help formulate product lines and the knowledge of ingredients has really helped me in my current position. Ingredients are always changing in regard to new discoveries on ways to improve skin, as well as new methods of ingredient delivery. With the wellness trend still thriving, I see a need for more customized services and products to treat individuals that have skin or fragrance sensitivities due to a variety of internal/external sources. Ingredients are an important aspect of every consideration in this industry. Even with intake forms, clients should be aware of the ingredients they are using and the aesthetician should be aware of any contraindications the client may have. Many ingredients are contraindicated due to medications, menstrual cycles, allergies, current home care regimens, and even previous surgeries where lymph nodes were removed. The best spas have a great intake form as to really understand a client’s concerns and possible issues that could cause reactions in the treatment room. The spa staff should also be knowledgeable in the right treatments and home care for their clients. The spa management team should be willing to listen to the needs and concerns of their staff and clients and be able to adapt to upcoming trends in the industry as it is always changing. I tell every client to listen to what their bodies and skin are telling them. I also advise them to let their skincare professional know of allergies, medications, and past surgeries so the best treatment plan can be developed to treat their skin concerns with no adverse reactions.

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