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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.
The Future Of Skin Care My Lie In Cannabis
New findings suggest cannabinoid-based skin care treatments may help cure acne — one of the world’s most common skin conditions.
The Australian dermatological company, Botanix Pharmaceuticals, successfully carried out the first step of a clinical trial using BTX 1503, a synthetic form of Cannabidiol (CBD).
CBD is a naturally occurring chemical compound in cannabis/hemp. Like THC, it is one of hundreds of compounds in the plant, but unlike THC, CBD is non-psychoactive.
The study used an artificial form of CBD on 20 acne-free participants. The results were successful because, after BTX 1503 was used, little to no side effects were reported, which demonstrated the drug’s safety profile.
The next stage of the study is to test the product on acne-sufferers. Botanix researchers point to a Journal of Clinical Investigation study, which shows CBD successfully inhibiting “the production of sebocytes, and lipogenic action”, as well as being a valuable anti-inflammatory agent.
While it remains unclear whether CBD can cure acne — at least for now — hemp has long been known as a natural skin care product: shown to treat various skin conditions; as a sun protectant; and as a natural moisturizer.
