If you prefer topical cannabidiol options to ingestible ones, you have a lot of selections to choose from including creams, salves, lotions, and more. Its hydrating and anti-aging properties make CBD a suitable addition to your daily skincare routine. CBD topicals can also be used to handle the symptoms of various skin diseases including eczema, psoriasis, and more.
You can buy CBD topicals from stores or make them at home.
Making CBD Salve At Home
CBD salve contains zero percentage water, unlike CBD cream and lotion. The steps to make CBD salves are explained below.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oil. You can use oils made from coconut, almond, grapefruit seed, sunflower, or more.
- 1 oz. beeswax. If you are a vegan, you can choose soy wax.
- 3 g CBD isolate or 3000 mg CBD oil
- Essential oil(optional)
Instructions
- Add beeswax and oil to the upper part of a double boiler and heat gently until the wax and oil melts.
- Add CBD isolate or oil to the mixture and simmer over low heat. Stir occasionally until all ingredients combine well.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- If you want to add essential oil, add it after the salve cools.
- Transfer the salve to an airtight container after it cools.
Making CBD Lotion
Among CBD salve, cream and lotion, CBD lotion has the greatest water content.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup distilled water
- 3 g CBD isolate or 3000mg CBD oil
- beeswax
- ¼ cup oil
Instructions
- In a double boiler, heat beeswax and oil till the wax melts. You have to keep stirring throughout.
- Add CBD isolate or oil to it and bring to a simmer. Make sure you do not overheat.
- After the ingredients blend well, turn off the flame and let the mixture cool.
- While the mixture is cooled slightly, add essential oils.
- Before the mixture cools completely, add water to it until the lotion attains the required consistency.
- Pour into an airtight container.
Making CBD Cream At Home
CBD cream is similar to CBD lotion but it has lower water content than CBD lotion.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup oil
- 1 oz. beeswax
- ¼ cup distilled water
- 3 g CBD isolate or 3000 mg CBD oil
- Essential oils(optional)
Instructions
- Heat beeswax and oil in a double boiler.
- After the oil and wax melts, add CBD isolate or oil to the mix and bring to a simmer over low heat.
- Turn off the flame and let the mix cool.
- While the mix has slightly cooled, add essential oils.
- Before the mixture is completely cooled, add water to it slowly until the cream reaches the right consistency.
Abobe shared are the simple steps to make CBD topical at home. Making CBD topicals on your own gives you better control over the ingredients and the CBD strength.