The benefits of CBD in skincare and post-spa recovery
Cannabis is everywhere in skincare, for a good reason. Not only can specific cannabinoids aid in anti-aging treatments, but the plant can help the body repair from more intense spa treatments. But there is no one-size-fits-all option, as Jordan Person, the founder and Formulator of Primal Healing and Primal Therapeutics can affirm.
Through her work and product formulations, Person focuses on how the holistic use of cannabinoids can help a body repair. Her company Primal Healing’s organic hemp skincare and topical line is certified “Oncology Approved” by Oncology Spa Solutions, a leader in education and training for spa professionals working with patients undergoing cancer treatment.
What applications (oil, cream-based, full or broad spectrum versus distillates, etc.) of CBD are best suited for sensitive skin?
JP: Before we discuss sensitive skin, we need to cover the law. The answer to this question can depend greatly on where the person lives. Some states still do not allow THC even at the 2018 Farm Bill level of 0.3%. A broad-spectrum product – zero THC – would be suggested for individuals in those restrictive states. If the individual lives in an adult-use cannabis state or medical use state, seeking out a full spectrum product is suggested. The more cannabinoids, the better.
When considering sensitive skin, it is more about what ingredients should be avoided. Menthol, camphor, eucalyptus, parabens, sulfates, fragrance oils, and dyes are all aggravating ingredients for clients with sensitive skin. You will see many companies put ingredients that will cause a cooling or warming effect, and those ingredients, as listed above, are not well suited for sensitive skin.
founder and Formulator of Primal Healing and Primal therapeutics
“If you are using a clean and 100% organic product, there are no chemical preservatives or any aggravating ingredients. You can use CBD skin care after any treatment”.
How can CBD be used in a post-spa appointment application?
JP: I love this question because the answer is so amazing – if you are using a clean and 100% organic product, there are no chemical preservatives or any aggravating ingredients. You can use CBD skin care after any treatment. It provides fantastic relief post-wax, can be used in oil planning facials, can be used in the massage portion, and can be integrated into any spa service offered. Clients can often purchase retail-size options of the products applied during their services for continued results via home care.
In what ways can CBD assist in recovery from more intense skin treatments?
JP: CBD works as an anti-inflammatory and as an antioxidant (which slows down the effect of free radicals produced by the body and aids in skin renewal). Both factors are crucial to the healing process of the skin. While research on human beings is still needed to make appropriate claims, there have been countless studies on how Cannabidiol (CBD) works as an anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant.
