What Are CBD Topicals?
There are a million different kinds of CBD products on the market. Tinctures, topicals, powders, gummies, bath bombs…the list goes on and on. One commonly found products are topicals (salves, balms, etc.). While simple to use, many consumers are left wondering how effective they are.
Before you even apply your CBD topical, the first step should always be verifying the COA. As previously discussed, a COA is a third-party verification that details potency, residual solvents, and other important information. Quality CBD brands will regularly test their products and make the COA’s easily accessible to their customers. However, there are always bad apples that will try to embellish the potency of their product. If you are interested in a product, always look for a current COA. If your retailer does not have a copy (and they should), then the information should be available on the brand’s website.
It is worth noting that CBD topicals are best used for localized issues. According to CBD MD, “Because you apply CBD directly to the area of discomfort, the effects are typically immediate and more centralized than other application methods. However, CBD topicals have low bioavailability — no matter how much you apply, your skin isn’t permeable enough for the CBD to reach the bloodstream.”
