CBD in Skincare? Yes, please!!! Effective CBD Skincare from Physicians Grade PRIME

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Effective CBD Skincare from Physicians Grade PRIME: 

CBD in Skincare? Yes, please!!! 

CBD is certainly having its moment in skincare. For good reason! CBD itself is a powerful antioxidant. This means it can protect the skin from free radicals like UV rays, smoke, and environmental pollutants. CBD can also reduce inflammation. This protection translates into fighting those signs of aging. Plus, CBD is rich in Omegas 3 & 6 fatty acids, Vitamins E, A, & C. It has natural antibacterial properties and can help to balance oil production to help our skin behave more normal. 

Our bodies are already ready to process and use CBD. Our skin naturally has cannibinoid receptors which take in the CBD and deliver it to our bodies to promote healing. 

Physcians Grade products contain the highest quality CVD derived from industrial hemp. These formulas can reduce inflammation in the skin and promote calm and healing. Physcians Grade PRIME has a simple philosophy: source and blend premium ingredients to produce unique and highly effective CBD infusions. PG Prime is formulated by a team of skincare experts with over 50 years of combined experience. All finished goods are tested for purity, potency, and saftey by a 3rd party accredited lab and include a scanable QR code that links to the lab results for that exact batch. I really appreciate the transparency so that you know what you are getting with each product! You can rest assured that with PG Prime you are getting unrivaled purity and unmatched effectiveness in your CBD formulas. 

I got to try out 3 products from PG Prime:

CBD Revive Drops:

While CBD offers a variety of benefits for our skin, I am primarily interested in adding CBD to my skincare routine for its antioxidant protection. So, the CBD Revive Drops formula really appeals to me because not only does it contain CBD but also Adaptogens and Vitamin C! I believe these are all key ingredients for healthy skin and I am really wanting to get them all into my weekly skincare routine. This one product adds all those beneficial ingredients to my skin! 

Key Ingredients:

• Cannabidiol (CBD)
• Vitamin C
• Aloe
• Adaptogenic Mushroom Extract and Hemp
• Marula
• Coconut Oils

This product promises to boost radiance while fighting wrinkles. Who wouldn't want that, lol! It also states it can work to soothe redness, increase cell turnover, and even out skintone, while also stimulating collagen production. Collagen production slows as we age. So, I am always looking for ways to increase this! 

Overally, I really like this oil! I apply just 1-2 drops after cleansing my skin (like I would a serum) or I use it as a mix-in with my regular moisturizer. Super easy to add this in to my morning skincare routine! 

Retails for $60 for 1oz. 

CBD Remedy Oil+:

If you are just getting started in using CBD skincare, this might be a great product for you to start with as it is a full-spectrum CBD oil compound blended with effective oils. 

Key Ingredients:

• 1000 mg Cannabidiol CBD
• Grape Seed Oils
• MCT Coconut Oils
• Hemp Seed Oils

With the short ingredient list, this product is simple, yet effective! You can spot dab this on skin areas that need extra healing or you can massage all over your skin. It is also wonderful as a mix-in booster to your favorite moisturizer. I feel like it really packs a powerful punch! 

Retails for $90 for 1 oz. 

CBD Rescue Cream:

Have you experimented with CBD in a cream yet? CBD is wonderful and so healing for all your aches and pains! I have tried a variety of CBD creams. So, I am super excited to try this one from PG Prime! This is an ultra-hydrating and protecting body balm. 

Key Ingredients:

• Cannabidiol CBD
• Hyaluronic Acid
• Organic Green Tea Extract
• Avacado Oil
• Hemp Oil
• Coconut Oil

This CBD cream provides deep and lasting hydration for your whole body! It helps to calm and soothe your irritated skin while delivering antioxidant protection and I feel that it has some properties to fight inflammation and heal your skin from the inside out! 

Retails for $70 for 3.34 oz.

Looking to try Physicians Grade Prime? It is a fantastic line with highly effective products. Honestly, I can't wait to try more from this amazing luxury CBD line! You can find Physcian's Grade and PG Prime products at Neiman Marcus and bloomingdales. 

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CBD Products for Beauty from CBD Living

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CBD Products for Beauty from CBD Living:

My exploration of CBD products continues with CBD Living. Yes, CBD is everywhere now. The loosening of regulations has allowed CBD products to be much more readily available to consumers throughout the country.  I am so glad that CBD is having an upward trend as I think that cannabis is an untapped resource for healing and overall health. 

Not only is CBD is also popping up for healthcare, but also in skincare and beauty products!  No surprise here! CBD is a powerhouse ingredient and it can do so much for your skin (from the inside out!). So, when CBD living asked if I wanted to try a few products, I of course said yes! I have leared to look for a few things when it comes to CBD. I look for companies that use 3rd party testing and are transparent with their testing results. I also look for brands that use full spectrum CBD. 

CBD and Skincare:

CBD (also known as cannabidiol) oil is the non-psychotropic component of marijuana. Note that CBD will not get you "high". CBD oil does not have the mind-altering properties of marijuana’s tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). CBD and THC are sourced from two different parts of the marijuana plant. CBD has gained a lot of popularity lately in the world of skincare. Not only is it known for relieving aches and pains when applied topically, but also it is promising in skincare products for its benefits. It has some reports  that it works for everything from acne to wrinkles. So, naturally, I am curious!

About CBD Living:

According to CBD Living, it is one of the fastest-growing global cannabidiol (CBD) manufacturers and distributors, with more than 41 products in 2000 stores and shipping to consumers worldwide. CBD Living’s prestigious in-house scientists use ultrasound waves to break down CBD particles into nanoparticles 1/1000 the size of a red blood cell, allowing the CBD to pass through the blood membrane for enhanced absorption. This proprietary technique leads to up to 90 percent bioavailability, compared to 10-15 percent bioavailability when consumed in a traditional CBD product. CBD Living has a variety of products available including their CBD Living Water, CBD gummies, chocolates, freezes, tinctures, vapes, bath bombs and more. Plus, All products are sent out for third-party testing for accuracy and transparency, they use US-grown hemp only, and all the products are manufactured in the US. 

CBD Living Products:
I am so excited that I got to try out a few things from this fantastic CBD-based line! Here are some details about the items I tried out. :)

CBD Living | Daily Lotion:
I do believe that topical application of CBD can be effective. Only recently have I discovered the benfits of transdermal therapies. According to CBD Living, this product contains 250mg of nan0-CBD for maximum absorption. I decided to try the unscented version of this product but it also comes in Eucalyptus and Lavender. This lotion is a great 2-in-1 product as it gives you a dose of CBD while also treating your dry skin. I like using this lotion at the end of my day as part of my relaxing bedtime routine. It works great! Retails for $40.00 for 16 oz.

CBD Living | Bath Bomb:
I love using bath bombs! They are the ultimate bath treat. Sometimes I feel "too tired" for a nice bath. However, I find that if I have fun bath treats, like bath bombs, on hand, then I am more easily lured into the tub. This bath bomb is even more fantastic because of the CBD content! Each CBD Lavender Bath Bomb contains 60mg of nano-CBD for maximum absorption. I tried the Lavender scent as I find lavender particularly relaxing and sleep-inducing for bedtime. There is no question, I had a great night's sleep after taking a bath with this bath bomb. These bath bombs come in 4 scents. I really want to get more as they are a one-time use product and I would love to have some on hand! Perfect for when you need extra sleep or when you are sore from a workout or not feeling well. These retail for $14.00 each.

CBD Living | Soap:
This is a gentle natural soap with hemp and CBD. There is 60mg of nano-CBD is mixed with each 4.5 oz bar. Now, with any soap, I am not sure how much of that CBD will remain on your skin or be absorbed as soap gets rinsed off and doesn't stay on contact with the skin for long. With that said, this is a nice gentle soap. So, I do like it! However, I am not sure how much CBD my system is getting from it. These soaps come in a variety of scents and retial for $14.00 each.

Overall, I am extremely pleased with my CBD products from CBD Living! I would love to purchase the CBD Living Lotion again as well as some more bath boms. Also, I would love to try out some of their other CBD products like the CBD gummies! Are you loving CBD in your routine, too? I would love to hear about what you are using and loving! 

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FLORA + BAST's CBD Formula Products now available at Sephora!

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FLORA + BAST CBD Products:

Have you jumped on the CBD bandwagon? Since the loosening of cannabis regulations, CBD is much more readily available to consumers throughout the country. That means there is a huge surge of CBD products coming out! I, for one, am thrilled by the CBD upward trend as I think that cannabis is an untapped resource for healing and overall health. 

CBD is also popping up in skincare. No surprise here! CBD is a powerhouse ingredient and it can do so much for your skin (from the inside out!). So, when Flora + Bast reached out to see if I wanted to try their Age Adapting Facial Serum and their Age Adapting Sleep Tincture, I jumped at the chance! Not only are their products made with Full-Spectrum Cannabis Complex (this is a must with CBD remedies!), but also a percent of their proceeds goes back to support cannabis farmers. These are products that I can feel good about using!

CBD and Skincare:
CBD (also known as cannabidiol) oil is the non-psychotropic component of marijuana. Note that CBD will not get you "high". CBD oil does not have the mind-altering properties of marijuana’s tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). CBD and THC are sourced from two different parts of the marijuana plant. CBD has gained a lot of popularity lately in the world of skincare. Not only is it known for relieving aches and pains when applied topically, but also it is promising in skincare products for its benefits. It has some reports  that it works for everything from acne to wrinkles. So, naturally, I am curious!

About Flora + Bast:

At FLORA + BAST, the philosophy is simple: procure the best ingredients, process them minimally, and preserve them naturally. Their formulas are organic, food-grade, and contain only three ingredients. They exclude water, emulsifiers, surfactants and preservatives that can cause harm to human health, leaving only what is necessary. This also means that the products are very concentrated and effective. So, you are getting the most out of each product and only need a small amount of product for results. 

Age-Adapting Sleep Tincture:
Oh sleep, why are you so elusive? lol! I fully admit that I chronically struggle with insomnia. It is not always bad. However, about 1-3 nights per week every few weeks, I have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. Also, I wake up periodically during the night. Part of this is related to having an autoimmune disease (I have Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease with Fibromyalgia) as there is a sleep component related to "pain" waking me up from sleep. However, my disease is extremely well managed and I have very few, if any, symptoms. So, the sleep issues that keep me up lately? My over-active mind and general stress. I know that if I take good care of myself and manage stress and exercise and use good habits (limiting screentime before bed), then I benefit with good sleep. However, sometimes life just gets in the way, right?

So, I like to have sleep remedies on hand. In the past, when my autoimmune disease was giving me symptoms, I relied on prescription sleep meds. However, now I do not take any medications. If I have trouble falling asleep, I use magnesium lotion (magnesium naturally relaxes your body and mind), diffuse essential oils (I especially like using a combo of Lavender and Cedarwood), and if I am desperate, I take a low dose Melatonin gummy which usually works for me within 20 minutes. However, sometimes my sleeplessness might require more help. That is where my CBD Sleep Tincture from Flora + Bast comes in. It is yet another natural remedy in my arsnal for sleep support!

CBD for sleep. CBD is fantastic for sleep! Not only does it help with falling asleep and staying asleep because of its relaxing effect, but also it has anti-inflammatory properites that work to help reduce your body pain which also leads to better sleep. I, for one, am super excited about that fact because of the impact of my Fibromyalgia on my sleep quality.

How does it work? Well, apparently our bodies have receptors which are part of the "endocannabinoid system" that are activated by the natural cannabinoids found in CBD. The idea is that CBD will relax the body and mind by helping to regulate the endocannabinoid system (ECS), which is responsible for helping the body maintain homeostasis. In some limited studies, CBD has been shown to reduce inflammation in the brain and nervous system, effectively reducing pain and making it easier to sleep.

How did it work for me? I found that I was able to fall asleep faster and that it reduced waking up in the middle of the night. I do believe that it helps to relax my body and in-turn works to regluate my general aches and pains. My biggest tip is to start slowly and figure out what dosage works best for you. Consult your physician with any questions or to help you determine if this product is right for you for your needs. I think using CBD for sleep is a fantastic option! It is non-habit forming and you can adjust your dosage to minimize any possible side effects. 

Age-Adapting Facial Serum:
I always use some sort of facial serum or oil in the evenings. It is just that perfect "last step" in my skincare routine. Typically I wash my face, apply a hyaluronic acid moisturizer and a moisturizer to damp skin, wait 30 mins, apply Retin-A, and then follow up with a serum or oil before bed. This Age-Adapting Facial Serum has been a fanatastic addition to my routine. I literally just apply a few drops to my skin and gently pat it in. It has minimized my dryness and given my skin an extra boost of moisture and glow.

Flora + Bast products available on the Flora + Bast website and Sephora and Sephora.com (since 2/26/19). 

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