CBD Skincare

Pamper your skin with natural CBD

CBD can be a wonderful skincare product because of its anti-inflammatory properties, as well as its deeper wellness benefits that are tied into the body’s endocannabinoid system. As a result, you can find a variety of popular CBD products for dry and irritated skin, as well as other CBD balms, masks and bath products, all designed to make your skin look younger and feel healthier. 

Our CBD skincare collection contains moisturising balms, luxurious face masks and foot masks, and even CBD bath bombs. But before we get into the finer details of our skincare CBD, let’s take a look at just what CBD is, and how this popular cannabinoid can be crucial for your beauty and skincare regimen.

CBD Skincare: What Is CBD?

CBD, or cannabidiol, is one of a group of chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant, called cannabinoids. The cannabis plant produces CBD and other cannabinoids in order to protect its surface. Little appendages called trichomes produce cannabinoids, like CBD, to keep the plant’s surface safe from the elements, as well as insect predators. Cannabinoids also attract pollinators. So, in a sense, cannabinoids like CBD are created as skincare supplements for the cannabis plant, itself!

CBD Skincare: The Endocannabinoid System and Your Skin

All vertebrates, including humans, produce their own cannabinoids, called endocannabinoids. Endocannabinoids are neurotransmitters that bind to receptors throughout the body, including the central and peripheral nervous systems, as well as other systems and organs. This cell-signalling system is called the endocannabinoid system, and it helps the body’s systems and organs to maintain homeostasis, or balance. This interaction helps the body to regulate such crucial functions as sleep, mood, memory, appetite, motor control, pain management, stress and much more.

One group of receptors these endocannabinoids help to regulate are called cutaneous ionotropic cannabinoid receptors. These receptors affect such functions as pain and itch perception, epidermal homeostasis, and the promotion and suppression of dermatitis, which is the inflammation of the skin. By helping to maintain balance in these functions, these endocannabinoids go a long way toward preserving the health of the skin.

CBD Skincare: CBD, the Endocannabinoid System, and Skin Care

When plant-based cannabinoids (phytocannabinoids) are introduced into your body, they actually mimic the body’s own endocannabinoids. CBD and CBD’s cannabinoid siblings send messages through those very same receptors and engage (and help to balance) the body’s regulatory system. In terms of skincare, that means the CBD in your skincare product works with the body’s cutaneous receptors, helping to regulate the various skin conditions mentioned above. So, even without other ingredients, the CBD in your CBD mask or CBD balm is already engaging and helping to make your skin healthier!

We should note that CBD has not been approved for medical use in the UK. So, nothing we’ve said here should be construed as medical advice or as a recommendation to use CBD for medical conditions.

CBD Skincare: A Quick Note About CBD, Cannabis, and Hemp 

You probably noticed that we mentioned that CBD comes from cannabis. For a lot of people, the word “cannabis” comes with a massive red flag, as it is often associated with marijuana. Marijuana is, indeed, a form of cannabis that contains a high volume of THC, the cannabinoid that gets people “high.” But there is another form of cannabis that contains only tiny trace amounts of THC (less than 0.3%). This form of cannabis is called hemp, and this is the plant we use to make all of our CBD products, including our CBD products for skin care. So, rest assured, none of our CBD skincare products contain enough THC to get you high.

CBD Skin Care: Types of CBD Used in CBD Skincare Products 

The CBD oil that is first extracted from the buds, leaves and stalks of the hemp plant is called full spectrum CBD oil. Full spectrum oil contains all of the cannabinoids (including CBD), terpenes, flavonoids, and healthy fatty acids produced by the hemp plant. This oil, as mentioned, contains less than 0.3% THC. By law, CBD companies can’t sell full spectrum products in the UK, even though it’s non-intoxicating.

And so, a filtration process takes place to remove the trace amounts of THC (along a few of the other cannabinoids and plant compounds in the process). Nevertheless, the remaining CBD oil has a rich and robust profile of CBD, other cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids. This oil is called broad spectrum CBD oil. Broad spectrum CBD, like full spectrum CBD, has enough cannabinoids and terpenes in it to produce a phenomenon called the Entourage Effect. With the Entourage Effect, CBD and other cannabinoids don’t merely work in parallel with one another. Instead, they actually bolster each other’s performance. In short, with broad spectrum CBD, your CBD works harder for you than it would on its own.

There is a form of pure CBD, with all other plant matter removed. This is called CBD isolate, and it’s 99% pure CBD. While it doesn’t produce the Entourage Effect, CBD isolate is actually quite effective in certain products, most notably some vape juices and (as it relates to skincare and beauty) bath bombs. Without the cannabinoids and terpenes, the CBD isolate allows the flavours and scents of the other ingredients to take over.

The Best CBD Skincare Products Require the Best CBD Oil 

If you’re looking for the best CBD skincare and beauty products, you should start by finding the best CBD. Many, many CBD companies use cheap, cost-saving methods, both in the hemp fields and during the extraction process, which result in substandard and even potentially tainted CBD oil. Here are some tips on how to find the best CBD oil and the best CBD skincare products in the UK.

CBD and the Importance of Hemp Purity 

It’s important to know under what conditions the hemp used in your CBD product was grown. Hemp is considered a bioaccumulator, meaning that it basically sucks up everything it can from the soil that surrounds it. This is great for growing hemp in various climates and environments, but it’s not so great when that soil contains pesticides, heavy metals, and other harmful chemicals. If those toxins are in your hemp plant’s soil, you can be certain they’ll also be in your CBD balm or CBD mask.

So, it’s vital to find CBD culled from hemp that is naturally grown, with no pesticides, GMOs or other such contaminants.

CBD and CO2 Extraction 

Originally, CBD oil was extracted from the hemp plant using steam distillation, which was not terribly efficient and left a lot of valuable cannabinoids, terpenes and other compounds on the plant and not in the oil. Then came solvent extraction, which used chemicals like butane to pull the CBD oil from the hemp. But this method left behind chemical residue, which had the potential to be toxic. Unfortunately, many unethical or poorly funded companies continue to use this method to extract CBD because it’s inexpensive. If these CBD companies would spend a little more money, however, they could use a method that is 100% free of residues and leaves behind a pure and clean CBD oil. This method is called CO2 extraction, and for people who want a pure and clean CBD skincare product, this should be considered a must-have. CO2-extracted CBD is pure and potent, and this is the only method of CBD extraction we use at CBDfx.

Verify the Purity of Your CBD With Third-Party Lab Testing 

It would be nice if you could trust every website that sold CBD or the label on every CBD balm or CBD mask you came across. Unfortunately, the CBD industry is full of unscrupulous companies selling poorly made products. So, the only way you can be sure the CBD used in your face mask or balm is pure is by having access to lab tests conducted by an independent third-party laboratory. Every legitimate CBD company will give you easy access to third-party lab reports, so that you can see exactly how much CBD (and other cannabinoid) content is in your face mask or balm, as well as tests for all of the things that shouldn’t be in your CBD product, such as the aforementioned pesticides and solvents and so forth.

At CBDfx, we make third-party lab reports for our products readily available on our website, so that you can know and trust the CBD product you’re ordering.

The Best CBD Skincare Products in the UK 

With access to third-party lab reports, you know that the best products for CBD skin care can be found at CBDfx. Let’s take a look at our best-selling CBD balms, CBD face masks, CBD foot masks, and CBD Bath Bombs.

The Best CBD Balms in the UK 

While we do make a wonderful CBD balm stick for muscle and joint pain, our skincare collection focuses on CBD products that primarily benefit your skin.

Our CBD Calming and Moisturising Balm Stick gives you 750mg of all-natural CBD in a convenient stick for mess-free application. Aimed to help moisturise your skin and ease irritations, this CBD balm contains moisturising shea butter and Roman chamomile oil. Our CBD Calming and Moisturising Balm Stick also features lavender and tea tree oils to soothe the skin and the mind.

Perfect for a messenger bag or purse, a tin of our CBD Ultra Moisturising Balm provides you with 250mg of pure, natural CBD, plus several active botanical extracts. Your skin will thank you for pampering it with moisturising shea butter, calming evening primrose oil, and soothing oils from lavender, Roman chamomile, and wild orange.

Also available in a 250mg tin, our CBD Calming Balm provides you with relaxing CBD, along with a variety of natural ingredients to soothe and delight your skin. Enjoy moisturising shea butter and German chamomile, as well as soothing lavender and tea tree oils.

The Best CBD Masks in the UK 

Masks give you all the wellness benefits of CBD and other natural ingredients, as well as the chill experience of lying back and letting the face mask or foot mask do its work.

Our 50mg CBD Face Masks combine natural broad spectrum CBD with other active ingredients, each with its own benefits for the skin. Our CBD Rose Face Mask is specially formulated for toning and moisturising. The CBD Charcoal Face Mask is great for purifying and brightening. The CBD Aloe Vera Mask soothes and tightens the skin. The CBD Lavender Face Mask is helpful for relaxing and soothing. And the CBD Cucumber Face Mask is wonderful for hydrating and tightening. With a CBD face mask, your skin can feel softer and healthier in as little as 10 minutes.

And remember, a good skincare routine doesn’t just apply to the face. The skin on other parts of your body need soothing relief as well, especially the feet! This area is often over stressed and worn down from the wear and tear of the day. A good CBD Foot Mask can rejuvenate achy feet and revitalise the skin. With broad spectrum CBD oil and active botanicals, a 50mg CBD Foot Mask can soften your feet and have them feeling fresh and new. Choose from refreshing, relaxing Lavender or cooling, relaxing Peppermint formulas.

The Best CBD Bath Bombs in the UK 

CBD Bath Bombs allow you to immerse your entire body in 200mg of wellness-boosting CBD, plus a host of essential oils and other active ingredients, including Hawaiian black salt. While it will certainly do wonders for your muscles and joints (not to mention relaxing your mental state), a CBD Bath Bomb can also be just the thing to pamper the skin over your entire body.

Feel the Difference: CBDfx CBD Beauty and Skincare Products 

When you choose CBDfx skin-care products, you get the highest quality CBD and effective, natural ingredients. We encourage you to experiment and explore our entire line of CBD beauty products to find the right ones to suit your needs!

Feel like pampering yourself? Why not take a long, restful soak with a CBD Bath Bomb?