Flashy weed products like craft flower and diamonds you can dab get all of the fanfare. At the same time, capsules and topicals sit in the background. While many weed influencers may not share about their topical stash, most lovers of the plant have an arsenal at hand. There are lotions, salves, and balms that do myriad jobs. Weed topicals may target pain and wounds or even entice in intimate moments.
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As the long slog of winter hits, when bulbs are teasing but not quite blooming into colorful harbingers of spring, dry skin may have become a problem. Luckily, there is a laundry list of topical cannabis products for dry skin, too.
GALYNA
GALYNA carries three cannabis-infused topical products. One is perfect for dry, cracked winter skin. The Repair salve is thick and medicating for those who need it. The balm contains lanolin with other vitamins and nutrients to promote reparation of damaged or broken skin. That brand promise covers anything from lowering scarring from minor abrasions to healing tattoos.
The large container runs $55, and the mini jar costs $20.
ZenBarn Farms
Topical cannabis products work well with added herbs. ZenBarn Farms Wolf Balm adds arnica, mint, and other herbs to its CBD salve for added benefit. The product is designed to relieve muscle tension for pre-and-post workouts but could also help soothe and repair dried winter skin.
6000 milligrams (mg) of CBD and 400 mg of CBN are thrown into a mix of shea butter, coconut oil, and herbs for an easy-to-apply product. Certain skin types may not react well to cooling balm on dry skin. Apply a small amount to see the reaction before going all in. One jar costs $49.99.
Entourus
Soothe (1000 mg), Serenity (1500 mg), and Synergy (2000 mg) by Entourus utilize the same formulation. The brand also sells the Plus collection, which contains added terpenes designed to help the active cannabinoids penetrate and relieve aching muscles. However, the CBD Essentials line serves the purpose of this list.
The soothing formulation uses a combination of candelilla wax, coconut oil, sunflower oil, and olive oil, resulting in a hydrating, balm-like product. These run $90 to $100, depending on the cannabinoid content within.
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Earthly Body
This cream-based lotion product offers a hydrating option for those battling dry skin. The CBD Daily Ultimate Strength Intensive Cream is meant to be applied daily. Using this regularly is meant to be a deterrent and application for stubborn dusty elbows and knees. The product is scented with sandalwood and infused with 600 mg of CBD. The recipe also includes lavender and shea butter for relaxation and easy application. One tub costs $45.99.
Carter’s Aromatherapy Designs (CAD4CBD)
Carter’s Aromatherapy Designs, also known as CAD, is a long-time maker of infused topicals with two products catered to dry skin. The Mimosa and Foxy creams are available in the regulated California cannabis market and are advertised as treating dryness, damage, and burns. Each contains 200 mg of CBD and 10 mg of THC alongside herbs like hibiscus, green tea, red clover, and ginseng.
The base is made from various hydrosols (herbal water extracts), shea butter, olive oil, sunflower seed oil, and castor oil. These two formulations differ based on the added scents. Mimosa contains vanilla, orange, and lavender, while Foxy uses rose and rosemary. The cost of each varies based on the dispensary that carries it.
Green Bee Botanicals
This topical CBD cream is made to hydrate facial skin, but there’s nothing stopping someone from putting a bit on a winter dry spot located elsewhere. Green Bee Botanicals Quench Nourishing Moisturizer is made for those on the drier side, touting help with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, inflammation, and sunburn. Each batch is made with full spectrum, organic plants grown by Sonoma Hills Farm.
These claims are made possible by ingredients like hyaluronic acid, Everlasting flower, borage, rosehip, CBG, and 500 mg of CBD. Many on this list lie more on the balm side, but this option is more lotion-like in texture. One jar costs $59.
Carolina Cannabis Creations
The Healing Hand Cream from Carolina Cannabis Creations features a whopping 1800 mg of CBD in a four-ounce container. Cedarwood and rosemary add a natural scent to the quick-drying arnica and jojoba oil-based formula. The product is designed for hands and feet but is ideal for any dry spots that may form. One jar costs $79.99 but is currently on sale for $59.99.
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Heylo
Heylotion Balm is a 1:1 CBD to THC stick balm made for relaxation and release. The stick contains a mix of coconut and avocado oils alongside a Heylo extract with 100 mg of CBD and THC (200 total). The brand also adds beta-caryophyllene and alpha-bisabolol. Heylotion starts with a mentholated coolness before it begins warming the area of application. These products are available at select licensed dispensaries in Washington, prices may vary.
Neurogan
Get serious about repairing skin with the Neurogan Cellular Repair Serum. The brand boasts that the formula repairs skin at a cellular level. The magical ingredients include 1000 mg of CBD and the same amount of Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NCN). It is believed to enhance skin elasticity and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. The serum likely moisturizes skin damaged by the dry cold of the winter months. Grab one for $45.
Charlotte’s Web
As one of the first brands to sell CBD products on a large scale, Charlotte’s Web knows about the power of topicals. The hemp-infused balm comes in a small half-ounce tin packed with 150 mg to treat dry knuckles and problem areas on the go. This option runs $14.99 and fits easily into a pocket, bag, or glove compartment to be grabbed as needed.
Weed does so much more than get people high, though that’s pretty cool. The plant is helpful in various products that aren’t inhaled–like topicals. These CBD lotions and balms are made for those drier moments, something many may be experiencing in the final stretch of winter. Combat dry skin and perhaps get some added benefits with these specialty cannabis topicals.
