With CBD all the rage these days, it’s no surprise that you can easily find a wide variety of CBD topical products in stores. However, although these are quality products, nothing beats a homemade product. You have control of every aspect of your product, and you get the satisfaction of knowing you created something on your own. For the DIYers, here are four topical CBD recipes you can try.
1. CBD Infused Lotion
Time Needed: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- Lotion
- Pure CBD Oil/Isolate
- Fragrance Oil/ Essential Oil
- Optional* Liquid Colorant
Equipment:
- Mixing Spatula
- Mixing bowl
Instructions:
Add the fragrance and/or essential oils to the lotion base. If you are using a colorant, add them to the lotion base as well. Afterward, measure out your CBD to your desired dosage. Lastly, mix the lotion and all of the oils, fragrance, and colors until evenly distributed. Store in a bottle of your choice and enjoy!
2. CBD Pain Relief Balm
Time Needed: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- I/2 cup CBD topical base oil
- 1 tablespoon shea butter
- 2-3 tablespoons beeswax pellets, or clean beeswax, chopped fine
- 1 tablespoon menthol crystals (to enhance absorption and effect)
- 6 drops eucalyptus essential oil
- 6 drops camphor oil
Equipment:
- Kitchen scale
- Spice/coffee grinder
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Double boiler and/or crockpot
- Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
Instructions:
Start by warming your CBD topical base oil in a double boiler until just warm. After, add shea butter, beeswax, and menthol crystals and stir until well dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool until lukewarm. Add the essential oils and stir until thoroughly mixed. Finish by storing balm in small glass jars.
3. Acne Fighting Mask
Time Needed: 20 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of bentonite clay powder
- 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon or 2-3 drops of CBD oil
- ½ teaspoons of raw honey
- Optional* 2-3 drops of lavender essential oil
Equipment:
- Bowl for mixing
Instructions:
Mix even parts of bentonite clay with apple cider vinegar until you have a smooth, creamy texture. Then, add CBD drops, raw honey, and optional lavender essential oil. Mix and apply evenly to the face. Once the mask has dried completely and begins to crack, wash off and follow with a moisturizer.
4. CBD Topical Lotion
Time Needed: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 200mg CBD Oil
- 1/2 Cup Almond Oil
- 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil
- 1/4 Cup Beeswax
- 2 Tbsp Shea Butter
- 10 Drops Essential Oil
Equipment:
- Mason jar
- Pot
- Blender
Instructions:
Place all of your ingredients into the mason jar, cover, and place in a pot with cold water. Bring the pot to a boil and remove from the heat once all ingredients have melted. Let the melted oil cool down in a fridge. Lastly, blend the cooled liquid together until it becomes a lotion.
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Let Olga Bennett, CRNP show you all the ways you can use CBD. She founded CannaLeaf Health as a way to share her knowledge with her patients so that they can achieve optimal health and wellness. Contact us now with any questions.
