What's good for the body and mind is surely also good for the skin, right? The active ingredient CBD is on everyone's lips and has millions of fans worldwide. It's now used not only to combat stress, anxiety, and pain, but also in skincare. Here, you'll learn about the benefits of CBD for your skin and how to best incorporate it into your skincare routine.
What is CBD?
CBD, or cannabidiol, is a plant-based compound extracted from the marijuana or hemp plant. It should not be confused with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), another active ingredient in the hemp plant known for its intoxicating effects. CBD is extracted from the stems or stalks of the hemp plant, has no intoxicating effects, and is completely legal to sell as a dietary supplement or cosmetic.
Due to its calming and pain-relieving effects, it is used to treat anxiety, mood swings, stress, and chronic pain. But CBD also has some benefits for the skin!
What are the benefits of CBD for the skin?
- Soothes sensitive, stressed skin
- Has a balancing effect
- Reduces redness
- Provides a fresh complexion
- Has an antioxidant effect
Just as CBD has a calming effect on other areas of our body, it also has a soothing effect on skin cells. The active ingredient thus helps relieve redness, inflammation, and skin irritation. CBD is therefore a great ingredient for stressed and sensitive skin. It has an overall balancing effect on our complexion and contributes to an even, fresh skin appearance.
Due to its soothing and balancing effects, CBD is a suitable active ingredient for acne-prone skin. CBD helps reduce inflammation and balance sebum production.
In addition, CBD has antioxidant properties, meaning the active ingredient helps protect the skin from harmful environmental influences and premature aging.
Our DAYTOX CBD Serum with 0.5% CBD and 10% hemp seed oil
The DAYTOX CBD Serum contains two powerful active ingredients from the hemp plant: 0.5% CBD (cannabidiol) and 10% hemp seed oil. While CBD is known for its calming and anti-inflammatory effects, hemp seed oil provides intensive moisture and a radiant glow. Irritated skin, prone to acne, or rosacea, particularly benefits from the effects of cannabidiol, as it supports the skin's natural healing processes, soothes, and protects against free radicals.
The oil-based formula forms a light emulsion that instantly leaves skin feeling silky-soft without weighing it down. Short- and long-chain hyaluronic acid also provides intensive moisture. For a fresh, rosy complexion and an even skin tone! Our CBD serum is particularly skin-friendly and therefore ideal for sensitive skin.
What is the difference between CBD and hemp seed oil?
If both active ingredients are derived from the same plant, what exactly is the difference? Hemp seed oil is (as the name suggests) extracted from the seeds of the hemp plant and is usually cold-pressed. It contains many essential fatty acids such as omega 3 and 6, as well as linoleic acid. Hemp oil also provides intensive moisture and soothes the skin.
In contrast, CBD (cannabidiol) is extracted from the stems or stalks of the female, green hemp plant. The active ingredient has no intoxicating effect; on the contrary, it has a calming and balancing effect. Many CBD oils for oral use contain both active ingredients, meaning the CBD is often mixed with hemp seed oil for better dosage and flavor. The two hemp ingredients thus make a great team—both as CBD oil for oral use and as a combination of active ingredients in skincare.
