What is CBD?
Cannabidiot, commonly known as CBD, is one of two dominant phytocannabinoids naturally occurring in the Cannabis plant (the other of which is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, commonly known as THC). While there are more than one hundred cannabinoids found within the Cannabis plant, CBD and THC are the most prominent.
A cannabinoid is a chemical compound secreted by the Cannabis plant that binds to and communicates with receptors of the human endocannabinoid system when consumed. The human endocannabinoid system is a system of receptors which impacts physiological processes such as pain modulation, sleep, mood, memory, appetite, metabolism, energy levels, inflammation, muscle control, stress response, thermoregulation, the immune system, and overall homeostasis. The human endocannabinoid system is comprised of two types of receptors, CBI receptors and CB2 receptors. CBI receptors are primarily found in the brain and central nervous system. CB2 receptors are primarily found in peripheral organs associated with the immune system. THC, the only known psychoactive cannabinoid, typically binds with CB1 receptors and provides consumers with a euphoric “high” often associated with the consumption of marijuana. CBD, a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, does not directly bind with CBI. or CB2 receptors. Rather, CBD influences other types of receptors throughout the body, while also enhancing natural levels of endocannabinoids by occupying certain enzymes within the body.
In American culture, Cannabis is broken down into two broad classifications: hemp and marijuana. Hemp is a term used to classify varieties of Cannabis that contain 0.3% or less of THC on a dry weight basis. Marijuana is a term used to classify varieties of Cannabis that contain more than 0.3% of THC on a dry weight basis. Purxe CBD is derived exclusively from the hemp variety of Cannabis pursuant to applicable laws and regulations. CBD has been found by many consumers to alleviate pain, reduce stress and anxiety, alleviate depression, and decrease inflammation of the muscles, tendons, and skin. However, CBD has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for such uses.
CBD Skincare
CBD IN SKINCARE PRODUCTS
In recent years, cosmetic companies have added CBD as an active ingredient to a variety of skincare products due to CBD’s anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain-relieving) properties, and its ability to regulate oil production of the sebaceous glands, which helps to suppress the breakout of acne. Research has shown that CBD has the ability to combat and minimize the effects of dry skin, psoriasis, eczema, and acne (although the results of such research have not been acknowledged and approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)). Consumers of CBD skincare products have found such products to reduce inflammation and promote clearer, healthier, younger looking skin to a greater extent than their CBD-free counterparts.
PLANT-BASED STEM CELLS IN
SKINCARE PRODUCTS
In recent years, cosmetic companies have added plant-based stem cells as active ingredients to a variety of skincare products. Plant-based stem cells contain proteins, amino acids, and peptides, which are essential and powerful ingredients for skin revitalization. Plant-based stem cells contain natural antioxidants, which promote cell turnover and collagen production, which may result in less lines and wrinkles (particularly to “crow’s feet”) in aging adults and improved skin texture and tone. Scientists, doctors, and consumers alike have lauded that the naturally occurring antioxidants found in plant-based stem cells, when combined with CBD and other organic compounds and ingredients, provide visible benefits to the skin such as anti-aging, wrinkle-reducing, and anti-inflammatory properties, promoting clearer, healthier, younger looking skin.
