The Newest ‘It’ Ingredient: 3 Beauty Benefits of CBD Oil You Probably Didn’t Know

Those increasingly omnipresent initials, CBD, that you are now seeing listed as an active ingredient in dozens (and dozens) of topical beauty products? They’re being hailed for the aesthetic improvements they generate — and for good reason.

1. CBD can assist in calming acne and related breakout-prone complexions.

Amongst its other seemingly prodigious properties, the research out there says CBD oil functions as an anti-inflammatory. Yeah, that means it works similarly to over-the-counter medications used for typical aches and pains, whether for relief of rheumatoid arthritis or cardiovascular disorders like hypertension. But that’s besides the point here. How does it translate to acne? Simple. Acne is an inflammatory condition. And since CBD is an anti-inflammatory, its soothing properties are not only capable of helping diminish breakouts, but reducing redness. Just do the math. Also, thanks to its ability to adjust to how the body creates sebum — a waxy, oily substance the skin makes — CBD can also help offset other triggers of acne and skin breakouts, promoting oil production for managing dry skin.

2. CBD can provide exceptional anti-aging benefits for your skin.

Besides helping you achieve glowing, healthy and blemish-free skin. CBD oil has been found to reverse the signs of aging. Supporting studies credit CBD’s beneficial antioxidant properties, which are believed to be more powerful and potent than vitamins C and E. This is critical for anti-aging treatment. Antioxidants reduce free radical damage and help to slow the aging process, after all. In other words, when used in skin care, CBD offers myriad benefits for combating, preventing and healing the signs of aging. Most impressively? By slowing the breakdown and loss of collagen, thereby improving firmness and elasticity. Wrinkles, skin dullness and ruddy skin tone — be gone!

3. CBD might be the solution to longer, stronger hair.

That’s right, CBD-spiked shampoos, conditioners and stylers might just be your ticket to a perfect hair day. CBD oil contains all 21 known amino acids, including tyrosine, which helps to maintain hair colour. As the building blocks of protein, amino acids help accelerate collagen and elastin, both of which are vital to hair strength. Moreover, by helping hair to build protein, CBD prevents breakage, even making your formerly stressed-out strands look thicker and fuller. That’s not all. Like we mentioned earlier, CBD oil is high in antioxidants, specifically vitamins A, C and E. By protecting us from pollution-induced free radicals, the vitamin content of CBD can shield hair from environmental damage. Dryness? Yes. Frizz? You bet. CBD can further promote a well-hydrated head of hair and prevent moisture loss, owing to it being so high in Omegas 3, 6 and 9 — all essential fatty acids.

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This article was written by The Blissed Team.

This article was published August 29th, 2019.