Unpacking CBD: An Ingredient Breakdown

CBD — cannabidiol — is arguably the hottest ingredient in beauty right now. Derived from the hemp plant, the ingredient is everywhere, from wellness tinctures to skin-care products to lubricant. But not all products that market with hemp ingredients actually contain CBD, so WWD asked Ryan Lewis, chief executive officer of Global Cannabinoids (a business-to-business CBD supplier) for a breakdown of common cannabis ingredients. Most companies are asking for full spectrum or THC-free CBD, he said, and combining those products with others with the aim of providing anti-inflammatory benefits. “Since many skin conditions of the human body can be related to some form of inflammation, CBD and cannabinoids as an added ingredient is without a doubt the hottest trend in the personal care and beauty industries,” Lewis said, predicting that the trend will only become more pronounced as more research on the ingredient is done. Hemp Oil This covers any oil that comes out of the hemp plant, according to Lewis. It contains CBD. “Cannabinoid-rich hemp oil is derived from the flower of the plant, which contains an abundance of cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, and other medicinal compounds. The variety of hemp that the oil is extracted from will determine just how potent the hemp oil is.

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