There is increasing evidence to suggest that when applied topically, CBD can be really effectively absorbed by the skin. This has led to a number of CBD brands launching topical products such as CBD muscle balms. Research suggests the cannabinoids in topical CBD creams may be absorbed more efficiently by the body through the skin, rather than passing through digestion, as is the case with orally ingested CBD products.

D'Andre S, McAllister S, Nagi J, Giridhar KV, Ruiz-Macias E, Loprinzi C. Topical Cannabinoids for Treating Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy: A Case Series. Integr Cancer Ther. 2021;20:15347354211061739. Additionally, using CBD topically reduces the likelihood of experiencing side effects typically associated with CBD use, such as drowsiness, fatigue and diarrhea,” says Dr. Milanes. When CBD is used topically, it does not reach the bloodstream,” says Robert Milanes M.D., founder of Holistic On Call and a doctor with Heally, an alternative medicine telehealth platform.One small, placebo-controlled 2020 study in Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology examined the use of topical CBD in 29 participants with peripheral neuropathy, a chronic pain condition caused by nerve damage. The results showed that the 15 participants using topical CBD oil experienced significantly less pain compared to the 14 participants using the placebo after four weeks [1] Xu DH, Cullen BD, Tang M, Fang Y. The Effectiveness of Topical Cannabidiol Oil in Symptomatic Relief of Peripheral Neuropathy of the Lower Extremities. Curr Pharm Biotechnol. 2020;21(5):390-402. . Aqua, Polysorbate 80, Glycerin, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Tetrasodium EDTA, Glucosamine HCL, Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil, Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Eugenol, Broad Spectrum Hemp Extract (1000mg per 50ml).

Over the last year in particular, using these CBD balms to help relax and repair muscles has grown enormously in popularity. We've seen a number of high profile athletes claiming that regular use of CBD muscle balm has helped them with recovery, for example, we saw rugby player Finn Russell invest in a topical CBD brand because he saw massive improvements in muscle recovery after consistent use. He thinks that CBD products could soon become a staple part of any rugby player's match preparation.This application method makes CBD cream a good choice for people who are new to CBD and less comfortable ingesting it, but still want to benefit from CBD’s pain relief abilities. CBD cream, which often includes balms and salves, is a topical application of cannabidiol. This cream offers more localized effects rather than systemic ones that edibles or inhalation can provide.

CBD itself is safe and well tolerated, and it has no risks of abuse or dependence, according to the World Health Organization.

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