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Melissa Hutsell is an award-winning freelance journalist with a deep rooted passion for both community and international journalism. She was born and raised in Northern California, and has lived, studied, worked, and traveled in more 20 different countries. Melissa holds a Master's degree in Global Journalism from City University London, as well as degrees in Journalism and Globalization from Humboldt State University. Though she covers various topics as both a writer and editor, she specializes in business and cannabis journalism.
Cannabinoid-Based Skincare
Cannabis-infused products are hitting shelves worldwide — and the beauty aisle is no different.
Skincare professionals have longed preached the benefits of hemp, which include compounds — including CBD — clinically proven to benefit skin conditions, easing their symptoms.
Hemp is a cousin to the marijuana plant, but both variations contain cannabinoids, such as CBD, or cannabidiol. CBD is non-psychoactive and proven to be effective at treating pain, dryness and inflammation. Products, such as topicals, infused with CBD do not get users high.
Dermatologist Francesca Fusco said that studies have shown CBD "can improve reduced barrier function, improve hydration, minimize moisture loss, and decrease inflammation”.
The ability to combat inflammation, said Fusco, is major. Why? Because a majority of skin conditions are connected to inflammation.
This isn’t the only reason customers might find more cannabis infusions in the skincare aisle. Several studies have shown CBD helps regulate cell growth and stimulates the production of fats in the skin and sebaceous glands (which secretes sebum, an oily matter in skin). This could potentially be good news for acne sufferers, too.
