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Will I pass a drug test using CBD oil?

BD (cannabidiol) is the second most common cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant. It has become a popular health used to cope with anxiety, pain, depression, insomnia, and a multitude of other ailments. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the number one cannabinoid found in weed, CBD does not cause any mind-altering effects (high). However, even if you purchase a CBD oil, it still might contain low levels of THC. In the United States, hemp derived CBD is required to contain less than 0.03 percent THC, but CBD obtained from marijuana strains for medicinal purposes often have higher levels of THC. The THC causes concerns for many individuals facing employment drug tests. They wonder, “Will I pass a drug test using CBD?”

SAMHSA Drug Testing Guidelines

Employers typically follow the guidelines set forth by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to determine the acceptable cutoff levels for the drug and drug metabolites detected during testing.

Understanding the THC Metabolite

THC causes the psychoactive effects and is illegal on a federal level in the USA where it is classified as a Schedule 1 drug. Employers regularly check for the substance using a urine drug screen. The urine test has antibodies that are tailored to detect the prominent metabolite 11-nor-delta9-caboxy-THC (THC-COOH) found in THC. The drug tests do not look for other cannabinoids.

CBD and THC

ou might be feeling relieved at the thought that the drug test will not be looking for CBD but don’t get too excited because even hemp derived CBD still contains varying levels of THC which can trigger the test, especially if you take a high dose of CBD every day. Doses that exceed 1000 milligrams can often give a positive reading for THC. Everyone’s metabolism is different. Also, body size does matter. If you are a large or heavyset person then your cells might hoard THC from the CBD that you take which will make the test positive.

Inaccurate Levels of THC

Not all CBD manufacturers adhere to the strict guidelines set forth so you might be consuming more THC with your CBD then you had planned. Please remember that CBD items are not governed by the government so even the best brands might test positive for higher levels of THC. In fact, in recent years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently released letters that they drafted for consumers which warn of inaccurate levels of THC in CBD products.

Drug Test THC Levels

According to SAMHSA, the cutoff level for THC in any CBD product is 50 ng/ml. Unfortunately, it is virtually impossible to tell if someone who has diligently used a CBD product will test positive for THC. If you take 1000 mg of CBD with a 3 percent THC percentage twice a day then you have effectively consumed 6 mg of THC within a 24-hour period. Such a ratio may effectively make you fail a urine test.

Types of CBD

If you plan to use CBD but you might also have to take a drug test, then you may want to consider the types of CBD products to determine the likelihood of passing or failing the drug test. Cannabis CBD Oil Oil derived from different strains of marijuana are often legal in states with recreational weed or for medicinal MJ card holders. Such oils often have higher levels of THC than hemp derived formulas, so you stand a far greater chance of failing the drug test. Full Extract Oil Full extract oil is usually obtained by using the flower and leaves of the plant combined with a solvent such as grain alcohol for extraction purposes. It is highly concentrated. The levels of THC are usually exceedingly elevated so may cause you to fail a drug test. In addition, full extract oil is normally made using weed and not hemp, so the levels of THC are already higher. Hemp Oil Industrial hemp contains extraordinarily little THC. Some brands of hemp-derived CBD oil contain 0.03 percent THC, but others contain less than 0.01 percent. Overall, if you are genuinely concerned about taking and failing a drug test but you still want to use CBD then you should use hemp-derived CBD oil products to be safe. CBD Isolate Oil Many CBD brands are now selling CBD isolate oils which are THC free and might be your only fool-proof way of truly passing a drug test. However, please remember that as with anything, nothing is 100 percent. The CBD isolate might not be THC free if you bought some off brand. However, typically a high-quality CBD isolate will be THC free so you will have nothing to worry about when it comes testing time. As the CBD market explodes worldwide, you must always be on the lookout for subpar products that might claim to have truly little THC but contain levels that exceed 3 percent or even 5 percent. At this time, CBD remains unregulated by the US FDA and other governing bodies so percentages can vary between brands. Ideally, you should only buy from a reputable CBD source like CBD Shopy who makes sure all their products are tested by 3rd party labs for quality control. (Rights of the text go to 420intel.com. Image is from shutterstock) Read the full article

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Why cannabis oil is big business (and how to vapitalize on it)

Legalization brings a lot of opportunities, including many that are unexpected. One of the biggest areas for expansion is cannabis oil. Cannabis oil can mean a lot of different things but most importantly, it’s giving consumers and entrepreneurs a new way to explore and benefit from the marijuana industry. Here’s why cannabis oil is big business, and how any entrepreneur can tap into this nascent market.

The cannabis oil market is huge.

There are many different kinds of cannabis oil on the market. All of them are growing in popularity. The CBD market alone is predicted to reach $22 billion in 2022, according to Brightfield Group. But cannabis oil goes beyond CBD: THC-rich concentrates and waxes are also technically oils, and recreational cannabis concentrates sales are projected to reach $8.5 billion by 2022.

Vaping is convenient, safer and will get you higher.

Cannabis oil can be a type of concentrate high in THC (short for tetrahydrocannabinol), the weed compound responsible for making you feel "high." Typically, THC-rich oil is vaped. Other types of high-THC concentrates include wax, shatter and resin. All types of concentrates gain more popularity every day. According to a survey of California cannabis users, vaping cannabis oil is one of the preferred delivery methods among young and old consumers. There are several reasons for this: It’s considered a safer delivery method than dry herb because the process by which you extract cannabis oil kills bacteria. Vaping oil is more convenient and a lot more discrete. It’s easier to carry a vape around, rather than pack a bowl or hit a bong, for example. Vaping allows for a steadier "high" than flower because the oil has consistent THC and CBD levels. Since oil is, by definition, concentrated, vaping causes a stronger high.

The CBD market is blossoming.

But cannabis oil goes beyond the recreational concentrate market. One of the fastest growing subsets of concentrates is CBD, which won’t get you high at all. CBD, short for cannabidiol, is the main non-psychoactive compound found in marijuana and hemp. It does not interact with the body the same way as THC and cannot get you high. At the same time, CBD has many of the plant’s most significant medical and medicinal benefits. CBD can reduce seizures in epilepsy patients and a growing body of research finds it useful for reducing pain, acne, anxiety, inflammation and more. Additionally, CBD has been found to be a significant preventative measure against neurodegenerative diseases (think: Alzheimer’s and Parkinson's disease) and arthritis.

Making cannabis oil is a relatively new and expensive process.

Despite the rising popularity of cannabis oil, it’s still a relatively undeveloped market because of how it’s produced. Technically, cannabis oil is what you get when you extract a concentrated oil from the marijuana or hemp plant. THC and CBD oil are technically in the same category because they’re produced with the same type of equipment. Creating cannabis oil takes some expertise and a fair amount of equipment. Generally, there are two ways of doing it: CO2 (carbon dioxide) extraction Solvent extraction CO2 extraction is the preferred and more expensive version. In this process, you remove any unwanted chemicals and cannabinoids, meaning cannabis compounds, from the final product. It involves using pressurized and cooled carbon dioxide, which is a costly process but creates a cleaner oil. By contrast, solvent extraction typically involves using butane or ethanol to extract the desired compounds. Though this process is cheaper, it involves working with highly flammable gases. Both of these methods involve overhead and expertise, which means that there is a lot of room for expansion in all subsets of the cannabis oil market.

How to capitalize on the cannabis oil boom.

There are a host of opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to break into the industry. Here are a couple of examples. Get into the extraction business: There is so much��weed in Oregon (over a million pounds extra) that they want to export it to California. You do not hear the same story about weed extraction businesses. Instead, demand for cannabis oil vape cartridges continues to grow. In 2018, vape sales accounted for 22 percent of all dispensary sales in California, Colorado, Arizona and Oregon according to BDS Analytics. This makes vapes the second largest product category, behind flower. Starting an extraction business comes with the same hurdles as any weed company. This means creating a supply chain management system, grappling with banking difficulties and navigating strict real estate regulations. Plus, extraction comes with the added price tag of buying the right equipment. A CO2 extraction machine typically costs a minimum of $150,000. Combined with rent and other equipment requirements, starting an extraction business has more than half a million dollars in startup costs. But due to intense demand for extracted cannabis oil, shatter, wax, and other concentrates, extraction companies can turn a profit within the first months of starting out. Start a CBD company: In the past two years, CBD has gone from a compound we knew little about to a flourishing industry with medical and medicinal uses. that could soon become a global market. The World Health Organization recently recommended rescheduling cannabis and removing CBD from the list of substances subject to international drug control laws. Though CBD has an impressive array of medical uses, most people who benefit from it are relatively healthy and use it as a medicinal supplement. And the ways to consume it are endless. You can add CBD to lotions, smoothies and treats, or simply take it as a tincture. Additionally, CBD for pets is a growing market. CBD benefit animals suffering from epilepsy, joint pain, and anxiety the same as it does for humans.

With cannabis oil means new opportunities.

The cannabis industry isn’t as young as it was two years ago. This doesn’t mean that there aren’t opportunities within it, only that they’re slightly different. Businesses beyond production and retail have a lot of room for growth on both East and West coasts. And with the rise in THC rich concentrates and medicinal CBD, cannabis oil is one of the biggest potential areas for entrepreneurs and investors alike. (Rights of the text go to 420intel.com. Image is from shutterstock) Read the full article

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FDA schedules first public hearing on CBD in food and drinks

The Food and Drug Administration is looking to update its take on CBD, the agency has declared. As part of the process, its first public hearing on the subject is set to take place on May 31. Those looking to weigh in on the future of the drug take note; the governmental agency has announced that it will be specifically looking for “scientific data and information about the safety, manufacturing, product quality, marketing, labeling, and sale of products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds.” The hearing will be held at the FDA’s White Oak campus in Silver Spring, Maryland, but comments may also be submitted electronically or via mail before July 2. Those interested in attending may do so in person or by signing into a webcast of the hearing. “While the availability of CBD products in particular has increased dramatically in recent years, open questions remain regarding the safety considerations raised by their widespread use,” stated the FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb in a memo announcing the hearing. Gottlieb will be leaving the agency later this week, and has appointed Principal Deputy Commissioner Amy Abernethy and Principal Associate Commissioner for Policy Lowell Schiller to chair the working group charged with taking on the agency’s policy towards cannabis products. In the communique, Gottlieb also pointed out the creation of a Q&A page on the FDA website for those seeking more information on the agency’s posture towards cannabis and cannabis-derived products. The FDA has sought public comment on CBD usage as far back as 2017. Last year, the government agency officially approved its first cannabis product, the strawberry-flavored CBD medicine Epidiolex meant for use by children with Dravet or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, two forms of severe epilepsy. The current state of CBD is rather complex, given that it is already an ingredient in Epidiolex and being marketed in a plethora of food, drink, and corporeal products across the country, from Willie Nelson’s CBD infused line of coffee to the various wares that started being hawked by CVS stores in eight states back in March. In February, it was announced that Martha Stewart will partner with Canadian company Canopy Growth to sell CBD pet products up north. There has been legislative pressure on the FDA to determine cohesive federal guidelines regarding CBD. Meanwhile, states have been left to interpret certain regulations for themselves. In New York, health officials will ban its usage in food and drinks, advising restaurants that vend such products that they will be penalized for their sale after October 1. As it stands, it will be officially illegal to sell CBD-infused food and drink in NYC after July 1. A spokesperson stated that the ban was inspired by FDA regulations. But it is crucial that the governmental body fine tune its posture through other products made using CBD. Last week the FDA and the Federal Trade Commission warned three companies that had been claiming that their CBD products can treat certain health conditions. Gottlieb estimates that the FDA working group will be ready to share its findings on CBD will the public as early as summer of this year. (Rights of the text go to 420intel.com. Image is from shutterstock) Read the full article

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Kansas House approves Bill to allow use of CBD with small amounts of THC

The Kansas House of Representatives approved a bill on Wednesday that would allow the use of CBD oil with small amounts of THC by people with debilitating medical conditions. The measure, House Bill 2244, was passed by a vote of 89-35 early on Wednesday morning. The bill will now head to the state Senate for consideration. HB 2244, also known as “Claire and Lola’s Law,” would give a legal defense to adults with debilitating medical conditions who use CBD oil containing up to 5 percent THC or the parents of seriously ill children who do so. Rep. Susan Humphries, a Republican from Wichita, said that sick people in the state should have the option to use cannabidiol medicinally. “CBD oil is a remedy,” Humphries said. “It’s a medical treatment that many families in Kansas would like to use for their children with debilitating diseases or their selves.” The bill is named for Claire and Lola Hartley, two sisters with a rare condition known as microcephaly which causes children to be born with underdeveloped brains and abnormally small heads and can lead to a host of other serious medical conditions.  The girls’ parents, Gwen and Scott Hartley, say that CBD oil could help save 12-year-old Lola’s life. Claire, who had cerebral palsy and epilepsy, died in December of last year at the age of 17. “I guess the most disappointing thing for me is that we weren’t able to try the low THC CBD oil with her,” Scott Hartley told members of a House committee two weeks ago. “I know it would have helped her with some of the struggles in her life and it would help so many other kids, too.” Another parent, Brianna Baskerville, said that she believes CBD oil with THC could also help her child, who has muscular dystrophy and an autoimmune disorder. “We’re really excited and I think that this bill is going to impact a lot of people on a huge level,” said Baskerville after the House approved the measure.

Not a Legalization Bill

HB 2244 would not legalize cannabis cultivation or the production or sale of CBD oil, leaving no way for patients to legally obtain their medicine. Instead, the bill only provides an affirmative defense in court for someone who can prove that they or their child have a debilitating condition that they were treating with CBD oil. A letter from a doctor indicating a diagnosis would be required. The measure would also prevent the Kansas Department of Children and Families from attempting to remove a child from a home solely because of CBD oil use by a parent or child. House Majority Leader Dan Hawkins, also a Republican from Wichita, said that the bill does go far enough and voted against it, saying that it  “doesn’t really move the needle” to only allow an affirmative defense in court. “That’s all it did,” said Hawkins. “So why wouldn’t we have done something that’s actually a solution to the problem instead of something that’s just a band-aid or something.” Predictably, Claire and Lola’s Law is opposed by the Kansas Medical Society, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, and law enforcement groups, who plan to lobby against the bill’s passage in the state Senate.   (Rights of the text go to 420intel.com. Image is from shutterstock) Read the full article

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CBD oil shortage continues as marijuana producers scramble to meet demand

Mona Scott was one of the first people to line up at a marijuana store in Nova Scotia on the first day of recreational legalization, eager to get her hands on a type of non-impairing cannabis extract after hearing about its medicinal benefits. But she quickly discovered there was no CBD oil in stock that day in October, nor have there been any bottles in the 10 times since that she's visited the Nova Scotia Liquor Corp. store in Truro, N.S. "The last time I went in was about the first week of December when the guy walked over to me and said, 'We don't have any and we're not going to have any for six months,'" said Scott, who sought out the oil to treat her anxiety. Pure CBD oil doesn't make the user high because it does not contain THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol. While research on the benefits of CBD oil has been limited, it has surged in popularity as a treatment for medical issues including pain, seizures and nausea.

Demand 'far exceeded' expectations

Scott is one of a long list of Nova Scotians who have caused a huge surge in demand for the product, something one licensed producer said has caught them completely off guard. "The popularity of CBD oil and CBD in general has far exceeded our expectations," said Ray Gracewood, chief commercial officer of OrganiGram, a licensed producer based in Moncton, N.B. "To this point, CBD oil is the biggest surprise from an adult recreational perspective, and has got the potential to be a huge product within that channel." So far, OrganiGram is the only company that has been able to provide any supply to the NSLC, said a spokesperson from the Crown corporation. "We currently have products containing up to 20 per cent CBD but not the pure CBD oil," said Beverley Ware. "Every province is in the same situation." At this point, no producers have even given them a timeframe for when it may be available for purchase. The NSLC said no producers have been able to give them a timeframe for when pure CBD oil will be back in stock. Gracewood said OrganiGram has been reserving its supply for its medical patients, who have not experienced a shortage in their medicine. The company is now shifting its production to try to fill the gap for retail stores. Gracewood said they have orders from one end of the country to the other. "It represents almost half of our business now," he said. He said because no producer has been able to make enough oil to fill the demand, the company is still relying on estimates as to how much they need to produce. "The reality of the production environment is that cannabis takes a certain amount of time to grow within our facility and therefore it takes us some time to adapt to changes within forecasting."

Oil from hemp

The demand in oil also has OrganiGram pushing to create new partnerships with hemp farms, as CBD can derive from both cannabis and hemp. "This entire industry is completely new and there's no way that anybody could have forecasted all the variables, whether it's the attractiveness of CBD oil, or the demand for pre-rolls or the balance between dried flower and cannabis oil," Gracewood said. OrganiGram is facing a class-action lawsuit over cannabis that was tainted with unapproved pesticides in 2016. Gracewood wouldn't comment on whether the case was affecting their production. In the meantime, Scott has started advocating to change marijuana laws. She started to order pure CBD oil from the United States. While she received the first few bottles, other orders have since been seized at the border. She said if Canadian producers can't fill the void, she should be able to order from other countries. "For Canada to open up with legalization and to no have it to offer people, I was quite shocked by that." Read the full article

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Flood of products containing marijuana extract puts FDA in a bind

Even by the superhyped standard of internet cures, the marijuana and hemp extract cannabidiol is unique, touted as everything from a hair conditioner to a sleep aid and a way to help manage diabetes and fight cancer. The CBD boom is also giving regulators fits, blurring the line between a drug and a dietarysupplement and testing how much the government can police health claims. The product derived from the plant — which is not the component of marijuana that give the "high" — has been popping up online and in retailer's shelves in the form of lattes, shampoos, ointments and drops since the 2018 farm bill legalized hemp under certain conditions and allowed CBD items to be shipped interstate with restrictions. CVS Health is starting to sell items at more than 800 stores as part of a distribution arrangement. That's left regulators scrambling to keep up. Minutes after the farm bill was signed in December, the FDA asserted that it could police the market because it had already approved a CBD-based medicine — and could subject other products to the same strict standards. Pro-hemp lawmakers in Congress are demanding to know more about what the agency has in store. "This has just created a problem that we didn’t need to have," Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) told POLITICO. "That they could have left the products that were generally recognized as safe alone." Instead, Pingree says, growers and manufacturers are left in confusion while states have interpreted the FDA's statement a range of ways. "You just can’t leave them all in limbo midstream." But what might have been an FDA attempt to hit the pause button while it sorts through the regulatory haze has not slowed an explosion of openly marketed CBD products. "Some mistakenly took the farm bill as carte blanche," Cowen analyst Eric Assaraf said. We’re reporting on the growing popularity of medical marijuana and CBD, despite the relatively little scientific evidence for different ailments. If you currently use medical marijuana/CBD, or if you’re a health care professional who has recommended them to your patients, we want to hear from you. The FDA last year approved its first CBD-based drug, Epidiolex, as a treatment for a form of epilepsy. That therapy went through the strict product reviews reserved for prescription drugs — the same regime that FDA in December said it could order for other CBD treatments. Dietary supplements face far looser regulatory controls. Where CBD products fall in the spectrum is the challenge facing the FDA and the rapidly growing new market. Nearly everyone agrees that forcing every CBD product off the shelves and into the arduous drug review process won't work. There are already thousands of oils and edibles being sold, said Marc Scheineson, an FDA-focused partner at the law firm Alston & Bird and a former associate commissioner of the agency, and many are striving to comply with the FDA's regulatory standards for marketing dietary supplements. Pulling the products would also set FDA up for a clash with Congress, which clearly intended broader uses for hemp and its derivatives. Several of those lawmakers have already called on the agency to clarify its stance. Oregon's Democratic senators, Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, who wrote the hemp provision in the farm bill, asked the FDA in January to clarify under what circumstances it would regulate interstate CBD sales. Pingree, joined by Reps. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) and Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), pressed departing FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb on the issue during a February appropriations hearing. But clear standards could take years to materialize. The agency for now is taking a whack-a-mole approach toward the most questionable medical claims, cracking down on individual manufacturers that say their CBD products "kill cancer cells," provide "an attractive alternative" to Alzheimer's disease treatments or help control blood sugar in diabetics. "The market has overwhelmed the agency's limited enforcement resources here," said Scheineson. It's spread far past CBD makers that may have been spooked by the FDA's December warning shot, he added, noting manufacturers don't even need to make the medical claims themselves to get business. "CBD has captured the public imagination," Scheineson said. There are currently thousands of "hemp oil" listings on Amazon, purporting to help with everything from pain relief to stress. Far riskier, doing a Google search for "CBD for cancer" produces a sidebar of ads for oils that consumers can buy online. One of the top hits search of "CBD for diabetes" is a website that says it is "nothing short of phenomenal" at treating the disease. "A lot is going wrong now," said Peter Pitts, another former associate FDA commissioner and co-founder of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest, a libertarian-funded medical research nonprofit. The question is where the FDA should devote its energy as the products and claims pile up. Coming down on specific manufacturers "doesn't solve the problem, it simply allows the FDA to flex its muscle," Pitts said. Gottlieb, who's leaving the agency in two weeks, has steered clear of committing to a specific path for CBD, saying the agency is assembling a high-level advisory group and planning a public meeting in April to air some of the biggest regulatory questions. He also laid out one potential option: to consign products with high-doses or pure CBD to the drug approval process and allow lower-dose items to be treated as dietary supplements that can bought off the shelf. Regulators still would have to decide on a cutoff point that, in Gottlieb's own words, would preserve the incentive to research CBD as a drug. While it's extremely rare for there to be both medicines and dietary supplement with the same ingredients, there is one recent precedent — the FDA last year approved a fish oil-based medicine. But in that case, fish oil supplements had been on retail shelves for years. CBD, in contrast, was just recently made legal. Beyond such basic questions, CBD regulation is riddled with other dilemmas. For example, the government needs to parse what kind of CBD can be used. Hemp and its derivatives are now legal; marijuana, essentially the same plant but with psychoactive ingredients, is a controlled substance — but CBD is found in both. CBD can also be derived from a plant or synthesized in a lab, as biotechs in Israel, the U.K. and Canada are exploring. "One source of frustration for states, for growers, for manufactures, is this all kind of stems from the hysteria around hemp," Pingree said. "It gets caught up in the marijuana debate." Incentives for pharmaceutical companies to study and develop new medical uses for the product could diminish if it's sold on store shelves in high-dose forms. But in the meantime, there is still very limited research on how and why CBD works for different conditions, making it hard to back up internet marketing claims with anything but anecdotal evidence. Beyond the recently approved epilepsy drug, no pharmaceutical companies have publicly stated whether they have submitted CBD-based medicines for FDA review, though several others are in early stages of development. And of 44 NIH-funded CBD studies in the past year, a lion's share are housed in the National Institute for Drug Abuse, which is largely focused on potential drug misuse and harm, not health benefits. Gottlieb has already warned that sorting out all the questions could take years. And the departing commissioner, known for being a skilled communicator and well-liked on both sides of Congress, won't be there to shepherd CBD regulations through the rule-making process or potential clashes with Congress. CBD advocates are not optimistic, particularly because Gottlieb's successor, acting FDA Commissioner Ned Sharpless, won't have an open-ended mandate. Sharpless, a cancer researcher, also comes from the drug side and is less well-versed on dietary supplements or food regulation — like many commissioners before him — said Jessica Wasserman, a partner at Greenspoon Marder representing CBD companies. "How Gottlieb briefs him up on CBD will be key." An acting commissioner isn't going to strike out on their own initiatives but will manage what is currently happening, said Pitts. Where CBD falls on Sharpless' radar "depends on the priorities and the new commissioner's stomach for battle." Pingree told POLITICO that she is scheduling a meeting with Gottlieb before he leaves in the hopes that he will lay out some clarity, because "once he’s gone, we have to start over with bringing someone else up to speed." In the meantime, many CBD manufacturers are treading cautiously. States like New York and Maine have already ordered some CBD edibles and infused drinks off the shelves, while Texas law enforcement have raided CBD retailers, saying they are illegally selling marijuana products. "FDA should not waste its resources trying to put the CBD toothpaste back in the tube. Nor should FDA leave CBD unregulated," said Wasserman, who is pushing for the agency to issue a formal statement of no enforcement — a move that the industry feels could calm state actions — as it works out a national framework. But CBD manufacturers, who have largely operated in the shadows before the farm bill, will ultimately have to come around to working with the FDA, said Scheineson. "They can't have the laissez-faire market they have now where it's being put in everything included food." "There are a lot of policymakers looking at this now, and it's inevitable that the government will not keep its hand off of this for much longer," he said. (Rights of the text go to 420intel.com. Image is from shutterstock) Read the full article

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The Differences Between Hemp Seed Oil and Hemp CBD Oil

With the recent buzz around legal hemp, the wellness market has been flooded with goods like “hemp seed oil” and other hemp products that don’t contain CBD, writes Becky Garrison. What specifically are the benefits of these products and how are they used? According to Joy Beckerman, principal at consulting firm HempAce International, these hemp seed oil and hemp-derived CBD products are completely different and have little to do with each other. “What we have here is hemp seed oil and hemp extract, which people often mistakenly call 'hemp oil,’” she says. Hemp seed oil and hemp extract are also processed differently. Hemp seed oil is cold pressed from the seeds of the hemp plant similar to canola, sunflower, or olive oil. Meanwhile, hemp extract, which contains CBD, is extracted from the flowering buds, resin and leaves of the hemp plant, via C02, ethanol, or industrial solvents. Due to this confusion in which "hemp seed oil" is often mistakenly called "hemp oil," consumers should check the label to ensure they are purchasing the correct product for their needs. If you're looking for CBD, hemp seed oil isn't what you want; and if you're looking for hemp-based products for their nutritional content, then you may be disappointed in a hemp oil CBD product. Hemp extract also tends to be more expensive than hemp seed oil, so unknowing consumers may fall prey to higher price tags attached to products they're confusing with what they actually need. Becca Recker - sales and marketing lead for Frogsong Farm, a vertically integrated craft hemp farm in Oregon - points to the differences in growing and processing hemp-derived CBD and hemp seed oil. “You can’t get much CBD from hemp grown for seeds," she says. "High quality CBD is extracted from the flowers of female-only plants, which have been protected from male plants to avoid pollination. This unpollinated state means the plant puts its energy into producing big, juicy, resinous flowers and in effect produces high levels of the CBD, THC, other cannabinoids, and terpenes we seek in the full-spectrum CBD industry.” Full-spectrum CBD means that in addition to CBD, the product contains all the other cannabinoids present in hemp, including CBG (Cannabigerol), CBN (Cannabinol, and THCV (Tetrahydrocannabivarin). Conversely, Recker notes, “In order to get hemp seeds, you need to grow female and male plants for pollination to occur and for seeds to be produced." Plus, she adds, the flowers of seedy hemp plants have far inferior cannabinoid profiles. Even though hemp seed oil does not interact with receptors in the body's endocannabinoid system like hemp extract does, hemp seed oil can be a beneficial addition to a healthy diet. In fact, hemp seeds contain about 80 percent polyunsaturated essential fatty acids. According to Marissa Fratoni, holistic registered nurse, yoga teacher, and wellness coach, "hemp seed oil is a superior resource of omega-3 (linolenic acid) and omega-6 (linoleic acid) fatty acids. It has the perfect ratio (3:1) of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids recommended by the World Health Organization for optimal health.” Other prominent nutrients found in hemp seed oil include vitamins A and E, and minerals like calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and potassium. With its light nutty taste, hemp seed oil can also be used in lieu of vegetable oil in marinades, sauces, and dressings. However, it should not be heated above 120°F lest it start to lose its beneficial properties. Meanwhile, dried hemp seeds can be viewed as a superfood similar to flax and chia seeds, which are a great addition to cereals, yogurts, smoothies, and the like. Like any plant extract, hemp seed oil can be beneficial when applied topically as a moisturizing oil in reducing dryness and rejuvenating the skin. "Essential fatty acids help build cell membranes throughout the entire body," Fratoni notes. "Skin is no exception. These nutrients are protective as they produce the skin's natural moisture barrier, which ensures that the skin is well-hydrated." She also points to other skin care benefits availed through the vitamins and minerals present in hemp seed oil. Vitamin A protects against sun damage, bolsters collagen production and prevents breakdown, which results in aging. Vitamin A also promotes cell production which ensures that skin is not only doing its job as a part of the immune system, but also maintains its suppleness. Vitamin E, on the other hand, is a powerful antioxidant (like vitamin A) that protects against UV damage from the sun. Calcium plays a significant role in cell renewal, too, while magnesium helps to cleanse and balance the skin's own oil production. And zinc is a powerful antioxidant that reduces damage caused by free radicals and helps the skin glow. In addition to nutritional uses, hemp seed oil can be used in household cleaning products, as well, such as laundry detergent, and as a cosmetic ingredient in personal products such as shampoo and soap. It can also be used in the manufacturing and production of plastics, paints, lubricants, and construction materials, and as a source of biodiesel fuel. There are numerous benefits to hemp beyond hemp seed oil. In parts of Europe, for instance, industrial hemp is being used to make biodegradable plastics for car parts and packaging. The fiber could be used for paper and fabric. “Hemp grows faster and in more diverse growing conditions than most industrial crops like cotton, paper trees, and so on," says Reckler, "making it a very promising renewable resource."   (Rights of the text go to 420intel.com. Image is from shutterstock) Read the full article

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Jefferies expects CBD beauty market to reach $25 billion in 10 Years

After initiating coverage of the cannabis industry Feb. 25, Jefferies analysts have followed up with their take on the CBD segment, particularly CBD beauty products. The research firm estimates that the CBD category could reach $25 billion globally in the next decade and will amass 15 percent of the total skincare market. In addition, Jefferies expects that CBD will partially cannbialize — rather than expand — the market.

Heightened Interest In CBD Beauty Products

Consumers have been expressing more interest in wellness, natural ingredients and medicinal benefits, the Jefferies analysts said in a Tuesday note. As countries around the world have embraced the legalization of cannabis, the interest in CBD beauty products has escalated too; the sell-side firm said search trends for CBD beauty have grown by 370 percent since the beginning of the year. Retailers are also developing multibrand assortments of CBD products to test consumers’ response. Analysts expect that CBD products will likely replace existing non-CBD products and therefore they won’t significantly englarge the market size. The market could grow if prescriptions for dermatological products are replaced by over-the-counder CBD goods, which could have a positive impact on comps at retailers like LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE LVMHF 1.18%-owned Sephora and Ulta Beauty Inc ULTA 0.68%, according to Jefferies.

Large Conglomerates Entering CBD Space

Large companies that dominate the beauty space are looking at CBD amid trends that show that wellness has some of the best potential among segments to capitalize on growth. This is dictated by loose regulatory frameworks around topicals, low-cost digital marketing and specialty merchandising venues, Jefferies said. Some examples of products entering the space: the Origins Hemp Mask from Estee Lauder Companies Inc EL 0.03%, Murad’s Hemp Serum from Unilever NV ADR UN 1.3%, and Keihl’s Cannabis Serum from L’oreal CO/ADR LRLCY 1.27%. Jefferies also mentioned that most CBD beauty offerings come from smaller indie brands like Milk Makeup, MGC Beauty and St. Jane, among others. In addition to infusing CBD into existing labels, companies could also further augment their offerings through mergers and acquisitions.

Improving Market Pathway

Claims regarding CBD beauty products will likely mirror those for SPF products, Jefferies said: the claims will be validated, but not necessarily based on scientific evidence or clinical trials. After discussions with CBD beauty brands, the analysts said the pathway to market is improving with quality supply; consumer awareness, education and acceptance; and retailer support. CBD products and brands are also seeing measurable earned media value, according to Jefferies. (Rights of the text go to 420intel.com. Image is from shutterstock) Read the full article

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Hippy Trips Hippy Baker White

Hippy Baker mini digital baking herbal vaporizer. 2 Colors to choose from Black and White. Hippy Baker offers you the best in baking vaporizers on the market with a sleek and clean look for any situation which makes this Vaporizer vape away the competition. No combustion just complete vapor. Hippy Baker has a ceramic chamber for optimum flavor for your vapor experience. Hippy Baker is digitally controlled with a baking temp setting of 300F-435F on a digital screen with easy to use up and down arrow buttons. Heats up to desired temp within 20 seconds. Rapidly press on button 5 times to turn on and off. There is a power safety time of 5 minutes. The battery is 2200 mah and charges within a quick 3 hours. To clean just use the brush tool and every now and then a q-tip or paper towel dipped in iso alcohol to maintain quality performance of your New Hippy Baker mini digital baking vaporizer. This complete kit will give the satisfaction you have been longing for with a true vapor flavor and quality. Easy to use which makes it even better to enjoy the cleanest baking vaporizer. Hippy Baker 1x Hippy Baker device 1x Flat mouthpiece 1X Glass mouthpiece 3x Silicone rings 1x USB charger 1x Cleaning Brush 1x Dab Tool 1x User manual Read the full article

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Everything you should know about CBD-infused meals

From California to New York, infused meals have become a mainstay of today's cannabis culture, providing a focal point around which both enthusiasts and canna-curious may gather socially and learn about the plant. While THC-infused meals happen speakeasy style in states that have yet to pass adult use regulations, CBD-infused meals are ubiquitous, writes Danielle Guercio. Excitement over the Farm Bill has only increased the popularity of CBD, which functions both as an antidote to THC-induced anxiety and as a non-intoxicating baby step into exploring cannabis wellness. CBD-infused dishes are accessible to almost every kind of diner. From CBD-infused chocolates and sodas to gummies and powders, the skyrocketing demand for the cannabinoid has inspired many chefs to get creative in adapting it to their menus. To learn more about infusing CBD into our food — which, inevitably, means working in the cannabis plant's iconic flavor, thanks to a host of accompanying terpenes (aromatic compounds) — we asked a handful of cannabis entrepreneurs, creatives, and chefs to dish on what it's actually like to cook with CBD.

What’s the deal with dosage?

"Keeping control of your dose is crucial," says Ron Silver, chef/owner of Bubby’s in New York City and founder of Azuca, a CBD-infused line of syrups and edibles. “We look at CBD as medicine, and not something to be thrown around.” Silver says this is important to remember, and that just because there isn’t a ‘high’ from CBD doesn’t mean it’s not doing something. “As a sort of guideline, 25 milligrams a day is a pretty solid dose," he says. "Not too small, and not too massive.” But this isn’t the end-all-be-all in the dosing department, especially since we’re all composed differently. Silver calls this “the burning question” in the CBD field, stressing that anecdotal discussions may guide research around the topic. “One close family member of mine who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis found relief in taking a massive dose of CBD, 500 milligrams, and then a 25-milligram dose two times a day, with a day off a week to 'reset' his system," he told Civilized. "This is what he came up with through talking to others with similar issues and comparing notes.” Not only does every body and its endocannabinoid system process cannabinoids differently, but there are also many different delivery methods for CBD, notes Rachel Burkons, co-founder of Altered Plates. There's also product quality to consider, she adds, as well as other cannabinoids and terpenes that may be present. Burkons is part of the team that’s opening Chroma Lounge in West Hollywood, which will be among Los Angeles’ first cannabis consumption spaces. Working with cannabis and food, Burkons says she has yet to see an adverse reaction to "too much" CBD. "I think people should be able to move forward without fear," she says. For those looking to collect data on their cannabis experiences, Goldleaf journals offer a method for everyone (daily consumers, chefs, patients, growers, and so on) to catalogue things like dosage, strain, consumption method, and how they're feeling from it all. "Everyone is different. Our metabolisms, body weights, endocannabinoid systems, and many other factors very much affect the way we handle cannabinoids of any kind," says Charles McElroy, founder of Goldleaf. "Be weary of any ‘universal’ doses.” He advocates for dosing just one item in a mixed-tolerance meal, so consumers of different experience levels can have more agency over how much they consume.

Ingredients and delivery methods

The ingredients used to infuse a dish with CBD can greatly impact how it affects the consumer. Some products are coconut oil-based, which means they're great for garnishing or dressing food, but less so for frying or roasting, as the direct heat could degrade the delicate compounds, leaving less for the body to absorb — and, not to mention, a nasty taste if you’re not careful. Food hub Epicurious discussed this in a piece about incorporating CBD into meals. "Don't place CBD oil over direct heat," the article cautioned. "While warming the oil may increase its effectiveness, heating the oil too high can cause it to lose terpenes, volatile compounds that work in tandem with the CBD to increase the medical potency. Also, more importantly, it tastes absolutely foul.” Without being heated or cooked, the contents of a prepared, packaged, product (should presumably) remain unchanged for the duration of the shelf life. One study on the degradation of CBD points out that when you alter cannabinoids with heat or acid, it could change the dosage, and you may no longer be able to tell how much CBD is in something. Drinkable CBD products, depending on how they're made, may be digested as an edible or sublingual, which may make it a little easier to quantify the CBD than in tinctures and oils. “Beverages are a very good way of serving a controlled dose and being able to keep track ," Silver says. CBD can penetrate the skin when applied topically, and it passes through the tissues of the mouth, throat, and esophagus when vaped or placed under the tongue in tincture form. “Sublingual administration refers to holding the drug in the mouth to allow the drug to be absorbed into the well-vascularized mucosa under the tongue," according to an article in Psychology Today about medicating with cannabinoids. "Absorption is fairly rapid and flows directly into the superior vena cava, a large vein that takes the drug first to the heart and then quickly into brain.” When cannabinoids are eaten, not all of them make it through our system, but there is still a benefit to edible CBD: “If you are determined to eat your drug in a brownie or cookie, the blood levels of CBD, but not THC, are increased when consumed with food or just prior to eating.”

Terps are the word

Present terpenes can change the effects, as well as the taste and sensory experience of a meal. Since terpenes are the building blocks of flavor, as Burkons puts it, they can be played with as you would play with flavors in regular cooking. “I love a nice flavor-match, but I do find that contrasting terpene profiles tends to be the most dynamic," she says. "I find it is helpful to have people think about these flavors through the lens of food: sweet and spicy; citrus and herbal; acid and umami. These flavor combinations are classic across all food categories and definitely work if you're looking to pair a cannabis terpene with a specific flavor profile in a dish.” These scent and flavor compounds are a fundamental part of the whole plant extract, so using terpene-rich products could give you the entourage effect that our bodies love, using all of cannabis’ minor chemicals to interact with your system, not just CBD on its own. Terpenes like limonene, found in citrus, and caryophyllene, found in pepper, are among the most commonly added to food — and they’re also found in full spectrum CBD extracts. Sometimes these are added separately, since terpenes can also come from food sources like lemon peels, or a sprig of rosemary’s pungent pinene. All of the compounds must work together, Burkons says. "Similarly, due to the entourage effect, whole-plant derived terpenes can enhance or alter both the 'high' you'll get when consuming THC—and the efficacy of any medical benefits you're seeking in a CBD product.“ The terpenes can shift the consumer's experience — even with CBD as the primary cannabinoid, says Katie Stem, CEO of Peak Extracts. “I think of terpenes like color s—  it really is better to go for complementary or similar," she told Civilized. "We have had the most success with the terpenes that taste more like food or flowers. With our chocolate, the most delicious have been the fruity, piney or spicy varieties.” But Stem thinks each can have its home. Even the fuel-like diesel notes of some strains can meld with the right food, “They could be very successful with something like grilled or spicy foods, that have bold, savory flavors,” she says. Stem described how terpenes come into play in Peak’s high-CBD, low-THC products, and being in a legal state, they’re able to manufacture cannabis-derived CBD (as opposed to hemp-derived). “There’s one that’s derived from indica that’s high in myrcene and geranyl acetate that I use in the evening or for relaxation, and the other is sativa derived and higher in things like pinene," she says. "They taste and feel different, even though none of them are intoxicating in the typical sense of the word.” Right now terpenes are so new to the mainstream consumer that it's unlikely that they’ll be the chief focus of cannabis food for the time being, though some like those behind Prank Bar in Los Angeles are beginning to experiment with these flavors. "The terpenes are what give THC and CBD nuance," says Stem. "They’re not just flavors, they change the way the cannabinoids interact with your body, right down to the receptors.” If you want to experiment with CBD and terpenes, seek out full spectrum extracts over isolate, which is just the CBD compound without the other plant constituents. Single strain options are available in adult use states, like what Peak Extracts offers, while the prohibition holdouts will see more hemp products, like Azuca CBD Simple Syrup.   (Rights of the text go to 420intel.com. Image is from shutterstock) Read the full article

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Indicura Hemp + Emu Deep Healing Cream 75mg

Indicura deep healing cream combines the luxury and emollience of emu oil with the healing powers of hemp. Silky blend of hemp plant extract, lush aloe and luxurious Emu Oil ideal for deep muscle relief and skin recovery. Together, these compounds counteract skin irritation and muscle injury at the deepest layers of tissue, and promote regeneration and local circulation. Indicura pairs well with an active lifestyle, and is great for deep tissue massages. Our formula includes 75mg of whole plant hemp oil rich in naturally occurring CBD and other phyto-cannabinoids. We conducted extensive search of bioactive ingredients that offer healing properties alone and maximize benefits of CBD and terpenes while delivering superior results. Scientifically engineered Indicura formula increase absorption through the dermal skin layer for fast relief and recovery. Key benefits: Deeply penetrating emu oil allows hemp extract to directly target problem areas. 2 fl. oz (60 ml) How to use: Massage into affected area as needed. Active Ingredients: Emu Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Squalene, Hemp Oil, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) Read the full article

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Learn more about the benefits of cannabidiol tea

Both tea and cannabidiol or CBD have been used for centuries as health aids. While tea is well known for its many health benefits, cannabidiol has, in recent days, become more accepted for its various positive effects. Mixing up these natural remedies is one way of coming up with the best CBD tea with a concoction that can provide a mood and energy boost or relieve a variety of symptoms.

Conditions CBD can be used to treat or alleviate:

Nausea: A lot of people use cannabidiol to treat vomiting and nausea, especially with some types of teas such as ginger or peppermint that are known to calm the stomach. Several studies have found that cannabidiol can be very useful when it comes to providing relief for patients who suffer nausea while undergoing chemotherapy. Anxiety: The habit of drinking a cup of tea either at night or in the morning is a calming ritual for some. Incorporating CBD, and the benefits it has to offer will provide additional relief from stress and anxiety. Cannabidiol has been known to counter the anxiety-induced effects of the compound THC – the compound in marijuana that gives it its psychoactive properties. Headaches: These are a common problem for most people, especially those that are affected by migraines – some people have been known to suffer headache episodes that last up to 3 days. Cannabidiol can relieve migraines and headaches by inhibiting neurotransmission to the pain receptors found in our brains. Insomnia: Cannabidiol can help those who have insomnia brought about by chronic pain or anxiety catch some shut-eye. It could also considerably improve quality of sleep and increase overall sleeping time. Seizures: One area that the use of CBD is proving to be beneficial is in treating seizures and epilepsy. People who experience several seizures a day have stated that the drug-resistant seizures they’d been experiencing have considerably reduced since they started using CBD. Nerve pain: Millions of Americans have chronic pain problems, and many are now turning to CBD as an alternative treatment option instead of using harsh pharmaceutical drugs. Cannabidiol has been found to deter the body from absorbing a compound known as anandamide, which is associated with the regulation of pain. Inflammation: Swelling is one of the body’s way of responding to harmful stimuli; some diseases can cause the body to start attacking itself instead. Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, IBD, and Crohns Disease are all autoimmune disorders that cannabidiol use can alleviate.  

Enjoying Cannabidiol Tea for Health Benefits

Even if you don’t have any health conditions, cannabidiol tea is one of the most effective ways of elevating your moods and relieving stress. It’s also been known to lower blood pressure and prevent allergies. There are several ways you can take CBD including edibles, vaping, oil drops, and skin creams. We recommend that you ingest your cannabidiol since that way, it’ll be released into the system much slowly and will not irritate your lungs if you have a sensitive respiratory system. Incorporating cannabidiol into your tea will give you the added advantage of enjoying a relaxing drink loaded with antioxidants and extra vitamins. The number of health benefits tea has to offer is also quite impressive. Everything from lowering heart disease risk to reducing inflammation, tea’s been known to help prevent and treat various health issues. Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, tea is excellent at supplementing nutrients and detoxing your body. Also, the type of tea you love to drink could come with some additional benefits. For instance, ginger tea is known to contain amino acids and vitamin C and calms the stomach, while green tea is a natural source of antioxidants and caffeine. Read the full article

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Pharma Hemp CBD Raw Oil 15.9% 1g

Pharma Hemp Complex CBD Standard Cannabidiol Raw Oil is a one of the most potent, natural and federally legal cannabidiol (CBD)-rich hemp oil on the market. This natural dark green colored hemp CBD oil contains no fillers, preservatives, solvents, additives. It is CO2 extracted from Non-GMO industrial hemp, where no pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers were used. This natural and earthy tasting oil has not yet been decarboxylated. Our CBD Raw Oil contains the whole spectrum phytocannabinoids, plant sterols, linoleic acid, omega 3 & 6 fatty acids, terpenes and naturally occurring vitamin E. Suggested use: You can add our Pharma Hemp Complex CBD oil to your food or beverage of choice (with the understanding that the oil is nonwater soluble). If the oil is hard to dispense simply place the container into warm water until it reaches your desired consistency. 1g oral applicator: 6 servings per applicator – a total of 150mg-160mg of CBDA. 10g Oral applicator: 60 servings per applicator – total of 1,500mg-1,600mg of CBDA. 26mg of hemp-derived CBDa plus 4 mg of Phytocannabinoids CBN, CBG per serving (TOTAL 30MG OF CANNABINOIDS PER SERVING) Ingredients: CBD Hemp oil 100% Vegetarian and Gluten Free Read the full article

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Cannabis-infused beauty products are going to grab a piece of a $167 billion market

Beauty products infused with cannabidiol, or CBD, are going to grab 15% of the $167 billion skincare market in a decade, Jefferies says. CBD has been linked to a range of potential health benefits, and does not get you high. Due to this wellness benefit, retailers are selling CBD-based products like teas, beer alternatives, coffee, supplements, and dog treats. A wave of marijuana legalization has also driven the commercialization of CBD-infused beauty products, according to Jefferies. Cannabis-infused beauty products are going to flood the skincare market, one Wall Street bank says. "Consumers' interest in wellness, natural ingredients, medicinal benefits and the legalization of marijuana in several states/countries have catalyzed interest in CBD beauty," Stephanie Wissink, an analyst at Jefferies said in a note out Tuesday. She added that beauty products infused with cannabidiol, or CBD, one of the most well-known of more than a hundred different phytochemicals found in cannabis — will generate $25 billion in revenue globally in a decade, representing 15% of the $167 billion skincare market. Beauty products are a natural extension of CBD in other wellness categories, according to Wissink. While many natural compounds found in plants of the Cannabis genus, such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), have proven to have therapeutic properties, CBD has another huge advantage — It's non-psychoactive, and based on current regulations, the trace amounts of CBD infused into beauty products cannot "get you high." Due to this wellness benefit, retailers are already selling CBD-based products like teas, beer alternatives, coffee, supplements, and dog treats. A recent wave of marijuana legalization has driven the commercialization of CBD-infused beauty products, Wissink said. Last year, Canada and the state of Michigan legalized the recreational use of marijuana, and the US Congress passed the Farm Bill, which legalized hemp, a key source of the CBD. "From recent discussions with numerous CBD beauty brands, the pathway to market is improving (quality supply, consumer awareness/education/acceptance, retailer support)," she said. "As with prior themes, as demand growth and TAM are established, a raft of competition is likely to enter the market. But early evidence suggests a more sustainable trend is forming." (Rights of the text go to 420intel.com. Image is from shutterstock) Read the full article

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These bath bombs infuse your tub with CBD

What’s fun about these bath bombs is that they come in candy-inspired scents like Sugar High, so they feel like a festive way to celebrate without actually blowing through an entire box of chocolates (not that we’re judging if you do that too). They’re also packaged attractively in gift boxes full of wrapping confetti. “I’ve never been a huge fan of the way that bath bombs are traditionally packaged,” explained Heather Vanek - owner of Hot Mess Kushmetics. “Some bath bombs are not packaged at all (naked) and personally, I don’t want to bathe in something that I know other customers have personally handled and put up to their noses. Others are shrink-wrapped in plastic. I felt like our bath bombs needed something a little more special. Putting our bath bombs in a box is like wrapping a present and everyone loves opening presents!” That means you can surprise your partner by sticking a note to the box, and suggesting that you both hit the tub to unwind before dinner. Though the bath bombs contain no THC, they pack a sizeable dose of CBD — 50 mg, and it’s definitely enough to make you feel noticeably more mellow after a good soak. “Bath bombs are among the most effective CBD-only products," Tony Robertson - Floor Advisor and Manager at The+Source, where Hot Mess bath bombs are sold - told Civilized. "A warm bath opens up the pores, allowing for more transdermal diffusion. That, combined with the surface area of your body touching the CBD-infused water, presents a lot of opportunity for the CBD to get through the skin.” Kushmatics recommends soaking for at least 20 minutes in order to maximize the effects of the bath bombs, which can be a great time for you and your partner to unwind from the day and prepare mentally and physically for a romantic night in. The most noticeable effect of the bath bombs is that they make you feel extremely relaxed (without some of the lethargy that sometimes comes with products that contain THC). This calm sensation may be an aggregate result of the CBD, the warm bath water, and the other essential oils in the product. The High Jump scent, for example, is infused with lavender and eucalyptus oils. Studies have shown that the ability to relax is related to sex drive, so this is the perfect way for you and your partner to kick off your V-Day festivities. Of course, you don't need to have a partner in order to celebrate Valentine's Day, and these bath bombs can be a lovely treat for anyone looking to spend the night indulging in a little “me time.” CBD offers a myriad of benefits beyond relaxation, and anyone looking for relief from ailments including migraines, muscle aches, and menstrual pain may want to consider using a bath bomb for relief. If you’ve used topical CBD lotions for aches and pains, the bath bomb delivery method may offer even more powerful results. “A lotion simply won't touch the same amount of real estate as bathwater,” explained Robinson. “The warm water allows the CBD to enter your system more effectively than when infused in a lotion.”   (Rights of the text go to 420intel.com. Image is from shutterstock) Read the full article

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CBD Pet Hair & Skin Conditioning Shampoo 14mg CBD

SOOTHE YOUR PET'S IRRITATED SKIN & GIVE THEM THE BRILLIANT COAT THEY DESERVE Brighten up your dog's or cat’s coat and get rid of their dry, flaky, itchy skin! Our CBD Pet Conditioning Shampoo is rich in gentle organic oils and perfect for your pet's dry, itchy skin. Made with 100% Pure Organic Hemp Oil & Luscious Botanical Oils, our shampoo contains only the best, all-natural ingredients. Achieve a professionally-groomed look at home and show off your pet's radiant, gorgeous coat by always having a bottle of Artax CBD Conditioning Shampoo handy! Read the full article