CANNabis IN THE BEAUTY GAME

By Brittany Sinclair

You can smoke it, you can soap it, you can wear it, you can self-care with it. The possibilities seem endless! For this feature we are highlighting a few exciting ways cannabis has entered the beauty market and the various benefits it can provide. Before we do, here is a bit of background behind the ‘buzz’ worthy ingredients.

LORD JONES CBD BODY LOTIONS

While hemp seed oil based products have been around for decades, who hasn’t used the bodyshop’s hemp hand cream, the new spotlight is on CBD, short for cannabidiol. CBD is a chemical compound from the Cannabid sativa plant (marijuana) and found in hemp oil. Hemp oil and hemp seed oil are very different products. The main difference is one contains CBD, hemp oil, and the other does not. While hemp seed oil does not contain THC, the psychoactive effect from the plant, CBD oil can.

There are generally
three different types
of CBD oil on the market:

*FULL SPECTRUM CBD OIL, which contains all compounds of the cannabis plant, including THC, broad spectrum
*BROAD-SPECTRUM CBD OIL, which contains several compounds but not THC
*CBD OIL MADE USING CBD ISOLATE, which contains only CBD

Always double check the label to know exactly what your getting. CBD’s superhero properties include anti-oxidizing, oil balancing and anti- inflammatory. Hemp seed oil has amazing benefits for internal health and skin disorders like eczema. Cannabis derived beauty products have become the perfect fit for the current holistic and health aligned beauty trends of repair, protection and therapy.

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APOTHECANNA X 48 NORTH The first topical product to enter the Ontario market, an extra strength cream that works fast to relieve targeted pain. Formulated with double the dose of arnica, peppermint, juniper, and 48North Cannabis, (THC and CBD), you can expect to experience powerful relief! Tip – try refrigerating for an extra refreshing sensation after sun or physical activity.

HO KARAN SKIN CARE A skincare brand coming in from France, founder Lauren Bouguen wanted to introduce to the world the power of cannabis as a holistic tool to destress from internal and external aggressors. The line has four collections that are designed to address a range of skin concerns while utilizing the full scope of properties found in different parts of the cannabis sativa plant.

MILK MAKEUP KUSH Line breaking out in 2018, 4/20 of course—Milk Makeup’s line features a wide variety of products all infused with hemp-derived cannabis oil. Featured products include a Cannabis Hydrating Face Mask, Fibre Brow Gel’s, and Mascara’s. The reviews are in and beauty lovers are raving!

MALIN + GOETZ have formulated a ‘cannabis’ inspired fragrance. With a middle note of Cannabis accord, the fragrance is accompanied with key notes of black pepper, muguet, and sandalwood. All together, the fragrance has an earthy and woody scent. This vegan and cruelty-free formulation has a long-lasting scent and can be layered with other fragrances in unexpected pairings. The fragrance has become widely popular and has inspired the brand to make a candle and hand + body wash.

LORD JONES—a favourite among celebs, Lord Jones carries a Full spectrum of hemp-derived CBD infused topical’s and ingestible’s. Their hemp-derived CBD oil retains the plants original terpenes and phytocannabinoids for broad and full spectrum formulations. Best-selling body care products are - High CBD Body Lotion, Royal Oil, Tamara Mellon High CBD Formula Stiletto Cream, Heavy Duty Chill Balm, High CBD Body Oil, and High CBD Bath Salts. Lord Jones founder and CEO Robert Rosenheck says there mission is to normalize cannabis use in the wellness category. “For us, CBD isn’t a trend, it’s all we do.”

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