By: Hetty Clark
The beauty world is quite literally buzzing (pun intended) with the latest trend, which is the application of CBD in face serums.
Whether you are a CBD aficionado, or a CBD sceptic on the medicinal value, it’s impossible to ignore how beauty brands are jumping on the bandwagon.
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CBD purportedly packs a serious punch when it comes to supporting homeostasis and overall well-being, but applying CBD oil externally as a face serum is only now being given serious clout by the beauty industry.
CBD as a face serum like the oil, can be anti-inflammatory and can help to calm your skin. Equally if you get frequent break-outs CBD might just be your go-to beauty treatment because CBD is said to help by balancing oil production.
It can feel quite overwhelming when choosing a CBD brand, and experts in the field recommend that you pay attention to certain factors.
In order to find a high quality CBD face serum it is worth looking at where the CBD is sourced and grown and then critically, how it is processed.
Other things to consider is whether or not the CBD company is third-party GMP certified? Are they carrying out high quality testing, and being transparent about their testing.
Here are our picks for CBD face serums to try out:
The Everyday Serum by Superpower
This product, $68, is for anyone looking to replenish tired, dehydrated skin. This oil absorbs beautifully into the skin and has a very soothing, uplifting scent.
Superpower is a company that prides themselves on being fully transparent in their claims to be ‘clean.’
They are aware that ‘clean,’ ‘green,’ and non-toxic are marketing terms that are thrown around, and these terms can become misleading to the consumer.
At Superpower they are committed to transparency and they list all of the product ingredients, as well as sharing their CBD testing results.
The CBD in The Everyday Serum is grown and extracted locally in Oregon. Their CBD is third-party tested for pesticides, heavy metals and residual solvents.
Superpower uses the whole plant, it is THC-free with many cannabinoids so that you get the entourage effect of active cannabinoids.
The Reset by Rejuvenate with Nousha
The Reset is a luxury CBD oil that blends high quality CBD, herbs and botanicals oils rich in vitamins.
This oil has been designed and created by Aesthetic Rejuvenation Artist Nousha Salimi. This CBD oil helps minimize pores, and helps to reduce lines and wrinkles and costs $110.
They offer free shipping with your purchase. The philosophy of Rejuvenate with Nousha is to think of beauty as holistically healing the body inside and out.
Rejuvenate with Nousha offers a range of cosmetic services from Reiki massage, to botox and dermal fillers.
Hydrate by Mineral
Hydrate, $90, is a deliciously calming oil containing isolated and purified terpenes. The oil nourishes your skin and is easily absorbed so that fine lines are visibly reduced.
The fragrance can be experienced as a mood enhancer because of the purified terpenes.
This superstar hydration oil is a synergistic combination of cannabinoids, terpenes, oil rich in vitamins.
The oil may improve circulation and help to reduce inflammation and fine lines. Mineral is a whole plant hemp based company.
The philosophy and science behind the brand Mineral, which began in Peru, is about the plant. At MINERAL they extract the plant’s omega fatty acids, vitamins and flavonoids.
CBD activates cannabinoids in the body and at MINERAL hemp is processed using Supercritical CO2 extraction.
Cannabinoids are preserved, along with terpenes and essential fats. MINERAL oils contain many cannabinoids such as CBD, CBC and CBN that all work synergistically.
Emerald CBD oil
Herbivore Emerald organic CBD, $58.00, is a full spectrum CBD oil. Herbivore is completely organic, and they are a sustainable company.
The hemp is grown in Colorado and it contains less than 0.3% THC. Herbivore Emerald use third-party testing to ensure quality.
This oil is recommended for tired, stressed out skin. The oil works particularly well for those times when your skin looks red and irritable, but it is also a lovely oil that can help visibly improve hydration and texture of your skin.
The oil is unique being emerald green in color and sitting in a glass bottle, it certainly has an attractive allure about it.
The oil contains many terpenes which naturally occur in the cannabis plant and has a cannabis aroma which may not appeal to everyone.
It is lightweight and absorbs well into the skin. Herbivore is at its core a sustainable company that works hard to reduce their carbon footprint.
Their packaging is in glass or paper and using recyclable plastic only when completely necessary. They are vegan and cruelty-free, and they are 100% synthetic-free.
CBD Collagen boosting Serum by Tribetokes
This is a supercharged oil that contains 20% Active Vitamin C that may brighten your skin but also helps to protect the skin from free radicals and sun damage.
This oil is truly rich in amazing vitamins and ingredients, including amongst others Vitamin E, Kakadu Plum extract, hyaluronic Acid, Plant Peptides, Green and White tea.
To apply the oil, first cleanse and tone and then pat your face dry. You need only half a dropper full to be effective and rub in circular upward motions.
Tribetokes is a women-led company, their focus is plant based and being fully transparent about the ingredients.
If you are looking for a vitamin rich oil, that contains no chemical nasties, this one could be for you!
Radiance Youth CBD Serum by Winged
This oil, $40, contains 300mg from full spectrum hemp which is a powerful anti-inflammatory, so it helps reduce redness.
Ingredients such as Rosehip and Squalene help to reduce fine lines. At Winged they use a chemical-free CO2 extraction process so that the active components are preserved.
The founder of the company having experienced high levels of anxiety, wanted to create products that would address and soothe anxiety and stress in the body and topically.
At Winged you can buy gummies to support sleep and to reduce anxiety or just for overall wellbeing. The company is designed specifically for women, for their physiology and for their wellness needs.
Luxury Beauty Serum by Saint Jane Beauty
This luxury oil is just that! It’s a powerhouse of goodness for your skin, from detoxifying properties of Rose, Sea Buckthorn, Calendula to full spectrum CBD to calm your skin.
This oil contains 20 botanical ingredients and it is seriously nourishing for your skin.
Apply one full dropper every morning on clean, dry skin. For even more effective results add C-drops for radiant skin.
Saint Jane believes in full spectrum CBD, that is grown in the US. Full spectrum means that the whole benefit of the plant can be felt.
They test four times, which is above and beyond the industry average. The botanicals used by Saint Jane are sustainably sourced from areas known for purity and responsible farming.
The botanicals are curated to enhance CBD’s calming effect. Saint Jane is inspired by strong, empowered women and they believe passionately in the healing benefits of CBD.
Mary Jane CBD Serum by Truly Beauty
This best-seller, is a potent, yet lightweight serum that contains CBD and AHA serum with caffeine and glycolic acid to brighten and moisturize.
Vitamins include A, D and E and the serum is rich in omega-3 and omega-6 the essential fatty acids. This serum lasts all day, and you just need to use one to two drops in your hands and pat into dry, clean skin.
This serum is not tested on animals, the company is fair trade and only uses clean ingredients. This is a great buy at a great price and you may just get hooked!
It is certainly hard to pick, even from this curated list of CBD face serums. However, rest assured, that in choosing any of these products you may well have a very lovely facial experience and you may never look back.
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Hetty Clark is a writer who focuses on cannabis lifestyle and culture.