CBD topicals are an excellent way to relieve localized discomfort or skin conditions, penetrating deeply into the skin without entering your bloodstream.
They work by engaging the CB1 and CB2 receptors on your body to modulate inflammation and pain signals, aiding healing while reestablishing balance in your system.
1. Hemorrhoid Cream
Hemorrhoid cream can help alleviate symptoms associated with hemorrhoids, including itching, burning and pain. Most creams include pramoxine to reduce swelling while lidocaine helps numb the area around your hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoid ointments work to alleviate itching and discomfort by narrowing blood vessels in the rectal region, while some contain protectors to make bowel movements more comfortable and straightforward.
2. Skin Cream
CBD skin creams provide relief to sore muscles, inflammation and dryness while improving dryness and acne problems. Furthermore, they include essential skin-nourishing ingredients like shea butter, baobab leaf extract and Australian lemon myrtle to maximize results.
CBD topicals interact directly with endocannabinoid receptors on the skin without entering the bloodstream, producing only local effects without producing the euphoria associated with oral cannabis products.
CBD topicals usually become active within 1-5 minutes and reach peak effectiveness after several hours, making them suitable both as part of daily skin care regimens and emergency remedies to provide comfort relief.
3. Burn Cream
Medicated burn creams and ointments help the affected area stay moist for faster wound healing, and prevent bacteria growth or infection of burn wounds.
Studies have demonstrated the efficacy of over-the-counter topical antibiotic ointments like Neosporin and Bacitracin for treating burn wound infections, helping reduce infection rates significantly. These creams should be applied directly onto injured areas or used with nonstick dressings.
4. Insect Bite Relief
Home remedies like toothpaste and honey may provide temporary relief from itching; however, their efficacy remains under debate. Thyme oil offers additional antifungal and insecticidal benefits.
Recent real-world research demonstrated the efficacy of concentrated heat treatments (such as Bite Away) to alleviate swelling, pruritus and pain associated with insect bites and stings.
If the bite or sting causes serious symptoms, such as widespread hives; difficulty breathing; or other indicators of an allergic reaction, seek medical assistance immediately.
5. Eczema & Psoriasis Cream
CBD has quickly become an indispensable ingredient in skin creams and lotions. In some products, it has even overtaken more traditional components, like arnica, capsaicin and menthol as the top picks.
CBD topicals often work within 20 minutes (faster than it takes a CBD gummy to take effect) and offer targeted pain or skin condition relief.
Psoriasis is a skin condition in which red, scaly patches appear on your surface skin, often itching, painful and flaking away over time.
6. Heel Pain Relief
CBD topicals offer a quick and efficient way to access the therapeutic benefits of hemp in sore muscles, inflammation and skin conditions. Available as lotions, salves and balms, CBD topicals absorb easily through your skin for instantaneous relief in targeted areas.
Sublingual CBD products work differently from oral products in that they only affect the area they’re applied to; however, their effects may last longer and won’t cause sleepiness or have any psychoactive properties like oral products do.
7. Arthritis Cream
CBD topicals provide relief for localized pain and inflammation on contact with the skin. These topicals are typically easy to use, non-greasy and include ingredients to invigorate and energize it.
Applying CBD topically interacts with the endocannabinoid system to promote balance in your body – including mood regulation, stress relief and pain management.
Many premium CBD topicals contain other beneficial substances like menthol, lidocaine and aloe vera to maximize their healing effects, making them popular among athletes as well as anyone experiencing joint aches.
8. Plantar Fasciitis Cream
Plantar fasciitis, also known as heel pain from strain on the plantar fascia ligament that supports your arch, often results in heel pain when walking, standing or running on hard surfaces with poorly fitted shoes. As soon as this tightening and fanning out occurs, heel pain occurs as your arch becomes compressed or stretched outward by tightened and stretched-out plantar fascia tissue that supports it tightens or fanning out as you do these actions.
Pain often increases gradually and worsens after long periods of inactivity or after climbing stairs or standing for too long, although ice, massages, or rolling your foot on a plastic ball may provide temporary relief. Anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may also provide relief.
