Written By: Willis Victory, CEO, Phoenix Life Sciences International, Ltd.
CBD Benefits for Skin: Everything You Need To Know
CBD’s therapeutic effects mean that it could be an effective treatment for acne, psoriasis, and signs of aging.
The skin being the largest organ, it’s important to take good care of it. Your skin is also one of the first things people see upon meeting you or viewing a photograph, so it can take a huge toll on your mental health as well as your physical health when you suffer from skin conditions.
Luckily, skin might have a new ally in CBD. This cannabinoid can be found in cannabis and hemp plants and has shown a strong ability to improve skin health, treating a range of skin conditions, as well as keeping the skin vibrantly healthy.
Because of its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant activity, CBD offers hope as a skin treatment. It may also work well alongside other proven skincare products. Behind the leadership and research of Phoenix Life Sciences International CEO, Willis Victory and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Roni Deluz, the company has developed advanced skincare products. These products include key ingredients and superfoods, which have been proven through science and research to benefit the skin and our overall health.
CBD (Returning the Body Back to its Essence)
You’re probably familiar with CBD thanks to its recent global exposure as a therapeutic product. CBD, or cannabidiol, is an active compound in hemp and cannabis plants and is one of the most common cannabinoids.
Although it is an active compound in cannabis, CBD can’t induce a psychotropic effect. THC, another main cannabinoid, is responsible for the high associated with cannabis. CBD has demonstrated an ability to induce a range of therapeutic effects and is even used in epilepsy treatment. CBD acts on non-cannabinoid receptors and receptor pathways to induce its effects on the body.
CBD also has a high safety profile, with doses of up to 1,500 mg per day shown to be safe in studies. The side effects of CBD tend to be mild and include fatigue, diarrhea, and decreased appetite. Evidence also shows that you can’t overdose on CBD, and CBD receptors aren’t located in the area of the brain that controls respiration. These are all good signs for the future of CBD and its evolution, as research continues and more people turn to holistic health treatment, and away from methods that are proving to be more harmful in the long term, than helpful.
CBD and Skin Health
The placement of CBD receptors shows that there is likely a strong link between CBD and skin health.
CBD receptors have been found in the skin throughout epidermal cells, so skin is likely to benefit from the various therapeutic effects of CBD.
When you think of skin health, you usually think of topical skin care products, but CBD’s skincare effects could come in a range of forms. Most studies demonstrating CBD’s therapeutic effects involve the ingestion of CBD, so CBD supplements like oil or edibles may be able to improve your skin health. Topical treatments have also shown some effectiveness, although due to the structure of CBD, topicals generally don’t have a bioavailability as high as other CBD delivery methods. For this reason, it is recommended to use an oil or an edible in conjunction with CBD topical skin care products.
Acne (Treatment & Prevention)
Acne is a common skin condition that results in pimples. Most people have experienced some kind of acne at some stage, especially during adolescence.
Acne occurs when pores become clogged with oil and a bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes. However, severe acne is more than just an odd pimple, and it can be painful and leave you with scars. It can even have a serious impact on your mental health and self- onfidence.
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CBD’s therapeutic effects make it an ideal acne treatment. Offering anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, CBD may be able to reduce the inflammation around pimple growth. It has even demonstrated an ability to kill gram-positive bacteria, which plays a key role in acne development.
A 2014 study found that CBD was able to suppress the production of sebum in human skin culture and provide an anti-inflammatory effect. The study concluded that CBD holds potential as a promising acne treatment.
Aging (Reverse Aging)
We all want to fight the signs of aging, but it can be hard to trust all the time-reversing claims of various anti-aging products.
The good news is that CBD shows genuine potential as an anti-aging treatment thanks to its strong antioxidant activity.
Free radicals are one of the major culprits of aging, as these molecules damage DNA as they search for electrons. DNA damage can reduce the ability of skin cells to functionat their best and maintain a youthful appearance.
This is where CBD comes in.
Research shows that CBD has demonstrated an ability to enhance antioxidant activity and may act as an antioxidant itself. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals and stop them from inflicting aging damage on skin cells, so CBD’s ability to enhance antioxidant activity may help to keep skin healthy and looking more youthful.
Psoriasis
CBD may also be able to improve the symptoms of more serious skin conditions like psoriasis.
Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition where out of control cell production leads to a build of skin cells, resulting in red, inflamed, flakey patches of skin that can be extremely painful and debilitating.
Research shows that CBD holds a lot of potential as a treatment for psoriasis. One study found that CBD halted the overproduction of skin cells, while a 2019 study found that patients with psoriasis saw a significant improvement to their symptoms after 90 days of CBD treatment.
CBD may also be able to target the pain associated with psoriasis since there is some evidence that CBD may act as an analgesic.
CBD and Manuka Honey: A Miraculous Healing and Winning Combination
Because of CBD’s high safety profile and tolerability, it may also be used well in conjunction with other natural treatments.
One such natural skin care treatment is manuka honey, as it’s therapeutic actions nicely complement those of CBD. Active manuka honey has antibacterial properties that originate predominantly from the presence of hydrogen peroxide (an extremely powerful antibacterial agent). Manuka honey also has very high properties of anti-inflammatory agents, which works extremely well with CBD and its high anti-inflammatory properties.
Manuka honey has demonstrated an ability to act as an antibacterial and as an emollient, softening the skin. The high sugar content of manuka honey means that it can keep an area of skin moist, improving healing time for wounds.
The unique antibacterial and antimicrobial properties in manuka honey can help with eczema and acne. Combining topical CBD to manuka honey could result in wound healing, skin softening, and antibacterial action. The combination could also work as an
anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, sebum-reducing agent, and pain-relieving treatment.
The Bottom Line
CBD offers potential for treating skin conditions such as acne, eczema, the signs of aging, and psoriasis.
With strong antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and sebum-reducing properties, CBD could help you care for your skin when dealing with various issues. CBD can also be used as a preventative treatment for the skin in reversing aging and will be the future
of cosmetic beauty products.
Article Written by: Willis Victory
Chief Executive Officer for Phoenix Life Sciences International, Ltd.
September 10th, 2020
Las Vegas, Nevada
Phoenix, Arizona
Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts
San Diego, California
