CBD
is one of the current stars of supplements. It’s being sold in all sorts of forms and for all sorts of purposes. What you might not know is that it could be very helpful for you when it comes to keeping you beautiful.
What is CBD?
CBD is a cannabinoid that is more formally known as cannabidiol. It is distilled from hemp, which makes it totally legal to use. CBD does not get you high even though it is sometimes found in marijuana. Instead, it usually acts as a mild sedative and helps to relax a lot of your body’s natural processes, making it useful for a lot of different reasons including weight loss.
How
Can It Help Your Beauty Routine?
Less
Puffiness & Acne
Inflammation is one of the main causes of puffiness in your face as well as much of your acne. CBD works in most people as an anti-inflammatory, making it great for reducing puffiness and acne.
Added
Anti-Oxidants
Anti-oxidants are helpful for a number of reasons, but when it comes to beauty, they’re great for protecting your skin from damage. Obviously, this is not the only way to get antioxidants in your body, but it could be an added benefit.
Reduce
the Appearance of Wrinkles
Wrinkles are a natural part of aging. However, that doesn’t mean you just have to deal with them as they are on your face. CBD helps to stimulate oil production which can reduce the appearance of your wrinkles and also moisturize your skin.
CBD
also has Vitamin E in it, which means that it can also help to reduce the appearance of scars and skin blemishes. It also helps to reduce the breakdown of collagen, preventing new wrinkles from forming as easily as they would normally.
Reduced
Anxiety
It can also help to reduce the amount of anxiety that you feel, which makes you less prone to breakouts. Fewer breakouts mean it’s easier to take care of your face and body, making you feel more beautiful on a daily basis. What’s better than that?
How
Can You Take CBD?
The way that you take the beating can change the effects that CBD has on you. For example, if you take CBD oil the traditional way, you would be taking it as an oil that goes under your tongue. This leads to you ingesting oil it working with the CBD receptors all over your body. You would get the same effect by eating CBD infused gummies or drinking something infused with CBD like an infused water.
However, if you want to add it to your routine in a more makeup- focused way, there are a lot of CBD products that are designed for your skin. You can use CBD-infused makeup, use CBD-infused lotions or moisturizers or just use the oil topically. Finding the right dosage and format for you can take some trial and error, but it could be worth it in the long term. You should make sure to talk to your doctor before taking it if you take any long term medications as there can be medical interactions that you won’t anticipate otherwise.
About the Author:
Jamie Westbrook is a professional researcher for the CBD Awareness Project. When he’s not working, he likes hiking and bird-watching.