CBD Oil
TYPE OF INGREDIENT
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
COMMONLY FOUND IN
Serums, creams, masks, oils
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CBD OIL?
Because cannabinoid receptors are involved in regulatory function in the skin, agonism of these receptors by CBD oil upregulates production of proteins (e.g., HMOX1) involved in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory roles. Furthermore, it is shown to aid in membrane integrity in skin cells. Further studies have implicated CBD in its role for relief of pain, pruritus, eczema, acne and hair regulation.
WHAT IS CBD OIL?
Cannabidiol is a compound extracted from the cannabis plant, suspended in oil.
IS CBD OIL SAFE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES AND TONES?
CBD oil is likely safe for all skin types and tones based on available data. However, individuals with hypersensitivity to CBD oil or its derivatives should be cautious when using products containing CBD oil.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
There is minimal data on contraindications for the topical application of CBD oil. Although rare, contact dermatitis reactions to CBD oil have been reported.
Sources:
Clark E, Nilsson U, Samaran Q, Raison-Peyron N. Allergic contact dermatitis from Cannabis sativa (hemp) seed oil. Contact Dermatitis. 2022;87(3):292-293.
Hsu YH, Fang MC, Huang SC, Kao YM, Tseng SH, Wang DY. Determination of cannabinoids in hemp oil based cosmetic products by LC-tandem MS. J Food Drug Anal. 2021;29(3):502-509. Published 2021 Sep 15.
Sudhir M Baswan, Allison E Klosner, Kelly Glynn, Arun Rajgopal, Kausar Malik, Sunghan Yim & Nathan Stern (2020) Therapeutic Potential of Cannabidiol (CBD) for Skin Health and Disorders, Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 927-942.
