Skin Care

Many people don’t think of their skin as an organ while in reality, it is the largest and one of the most important bodily organs. Skin is our first point of contact with the outside world and one of its main functions is to protect us.

As the skin is the largest organ (making up to 16% of your body weight), you might say that takes the most abuse – cuts, infections, bruises, burns, splinters, and the harsh South African climate are all part of daily life for our skin. In addition, many people suffer from a number of different skin issues such as acne and eczema that can make life difficult and have a distressing impact on mental health.

Over the past 20 years, there has been significant research that has established the role of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) in the body and how this complex system governs our everyday experience. Studies have found cannabinoid receptors on skin cells all over the body, indicating that cannabidiol (CBD) can be incredibly beneficial to the skin due to its anti-aging, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

CBD FOR ACNE

CBD is becoming more and more popular worldwide thanks to its ability to help calm skin; particularly acne-prone skin. Acne is an inflammatory condition caused by an excess amount of sebum, bacteria, dead skin, stress and unruly hormones that can result in pimples, cysts, nodules, and papules on your face. Research indicates CBD’s soothing properties can help diminish breakouts and reduce redness and shows that CBD helps regulate oil production in the sebaceous gland as well as decrease inflammation, both of which are primary causes of acne.

CBD FOR ECZEMA

Affecting about 10% of people in South Africa, Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is an itchy inflammatory skin condition where patches of skin become sore, red and cracked. CBD oil has been found to have significant soothing properties and the substantial skin-calming and skin-normalizing effects can help minimize issues related to skin sensitivity, including eczema and psoriasis.

CBD FOR AGING

As we age, the elastin in our skin begins to breakdown and the body becomes less effective at fighting inflammation, retaining moisture, and repairing itself. Due to the antioxidant properties of CBD, which contribute to the research indicating it can help lessen the visible signs of aging skin, the reason behind wrinkles also explains why CBD oil is so effective in treating them. By counteracting free-radical damage, topical CBD may be able to help visibly lessen issues like wrinkles and improve skin tone. CBD helps regulate your skin, enhancing its youthful appearance.

The versatility of CBD makes it an exciting product for all skin types including oily, dry & combination skin. CBD is active in addressing the root cause of various skin conditions and is a natural way to experience some relief from the symptoms of acne and dry skin without using harsh and toxic chemicals. Healthier skin is better able to repair itself and by working in correlation with other natural compounds in our skincare range, CBD helps fight inflammation and prevents anti-oxidants from damaging our DNA, all while retaining moisture and simultaneously decreasing excessive oils – promoting balanced and healthy skin!