April 2, 2024 CBD is becoming well-known for its effectiveness against anxiety, pain, and inflammation, but CBD has many other useful benefits as well. One of the lesser-known ones includes the health benefits that CBD oil can provide for your skin and wrinkles.
Let’s dive further into these benefits:
Cannabidiol, or “CBD” for short, is a naturally occurring compound in the cannabis plant. While CBD has many health benefits, using it doesn’t cause a “high” like the more commonly known compound THC, and it has become very popular in the last few years.
You can buy CBD flower, or you can find it made into oils, tinctures, edibles, or topical creams. CBD can also be smoked or vaped, though these methods are less preferable as they can negatively affect your lungs, and cause premature wrinkles on your skin.
Humans have an endocannabinoid system that exists naturally in the body. This system produces endocannabinoids, such as Anandamide (ANA) and 2-arachidonoylglyerol (2-AG), which help the body regulate different functions, like hormones, mood, and sleep. So, if your body produces its own cannabinoids, why would you bother taking more, right?
Well, just like any system, the body doesn’t always produce the needed cannabinoids to keep everything functioning at 100%. That is why taking a CBD supplement can improve sleep, anxiety, pain, and even improve your skin because it helps this system to better regulate those functions.
The skin is an important organ of our body that provides us protection, temperature regulation, production of Vitamin D, and sensory reception. The skin has multiple layers of epidermis, dermis and hypodermis that supports these bodily actions
Wrinkles are a natural part of aging and may be amplified by sun and environmental damage. People search for ways to prevent them or at least hold them off as long as possible. CBD is great for wrinkle prevention because it helps to slow down some of the skin damage that can lead to wrinkles.
One of the best things CBD can do is improve the body’s production of collagen, which is the building block of the skin as
well as other bones and tissues. Collagen is what helps skin to keep its structure and firmness. Furthermore, CBD has
antioxidant properties which defend against toxins and free radicals that can damage the skin.
It helps reduce inflammation and redness, and it decreases anxiety, which can be a trigger for acne or eczema.
CBD can be found in skin creams as well as oils or tinctures. CBD oils can be dropped directly under the tongue, so they enter the bloodstream and begin working quickly. This is good if you are also using CBD to manage anxiety or pain as well because it is easy to take and gets in the body quickly.
CBD creams are also available that you can put directly on the skin, and they often contain other beneficial vitamins and minerals for wrinkle prevention, as well as SPF for sun protection. Be sure that the creams you buy list CBD as an ingredient. Keep in mind that hemp oil is not the same as CBD oil, although hemp oil does have its own very good nutritional benefits.
Enjoy that Healthy Glow
While CBD oil is great for wrinkle prevention, it is just good for skin in general. Be sure to implement other healthy skin regimens, like a healthy diet and sun protection, to leave your skin looking smooth, healthy, and vibrant year-round.
