Sometime last year, CBD emerged as a beauty and wellness trend and turned into an avalanche. The product offerings haven’t stop coming. While CBD-infused well, everything, is still going strong, there continues to be some confusion as to exactly what CBD is and what it does. To fill you in, CBD stands for cannabidiol. It’s a cannabinoid, which is a plant-based compound found in the flowers and leaves of the hemp plant. And no, it can’t get you high, since it’s not psychoactive. While experts agree that the science is still murky and more research needs to be done, CBD is known for having plenty of perks. When applied topically, the best CBD oils can reduce inflammation and redness and soothe stressed skin. CBD can also ease anxiety, sleep issues and pain. The cannabinoid also has loads of antioxidants, which can make it stellar for skin care.
There are plenty of gray areas in the CBD world since you can’t reap the rewards of CBD from just any hemp plant. Some plants are specifically bred for their medicinal value and to be high in CBD, while other plants don’t contain that much. One way to tell whether you’re getting the good stuff

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