Does CBD Oil Help With Anti-Aging?
It turns out CBD oil has antioxidant properties which contribute to the research indicating CBD oil can help lessen the visible signs of aging skin. By reducing inflammation and counteracting free-radical damage, CBD anti-aging creams may be able to help visibly diminish issues like wrinkles, skin dullness, and ruddy skin tone.
Where does CBD come from in a Nutshell?
CBD or cannabidiol is an extract from marijuana or industrial hemp plants. It has no psychoactive effects. This makes it a suitable option for those who wish to manage certain conditions. In the United States, hemp-derived CBD is legal. CBD that comes from hemp typically contains 0.3% THC or less.
How Does CBD Reverse the Signs of Aging?
Science has shown that CBD is a powerful antioxidant, perhaps even more powerful than both vitamins C and E. In fact, a study released in 1998 by the Proceedings of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences expressed that “cannabidiol was more protective against glutamate neurotoxicity than either ascorbate or α-tocopherol, indicating it to be a potent antioxidant.”
Antioxidants help to halt the aging process by reducing free radicals. Free radicals cause collagen to break down faster, so ultimately antioxidants are also helping to slow down the process of collagen loss, keeping skin looking more youthful, firm, and strong.
As the skin ages, the lack of oil results in dry skin. Dry skin produces fine lines and wrinkles, obvious signs of aging.Oil production and endocannabinoids may be linked. In fact, a study released in 2008 illustrated a connection between endocannabinoids and oil excretion in sebaceous glands.
Apparently, endocannabinoids are partially responsible for this oil production, which is why some evidence suggests that cannabinoids are helpful for managing dry skin, even in people with psoriasis or eczema. It is possible that this connection explains why CBD can benefit aging skin.
How Can CBD Minimize Aging and Wrinkles?
CBD is a phytocannabinoid. A phytocannabinoid is a type of cannabinoid or compound that comes from the cannabis plant. In fact, CBD is just one of over 100 cannabinoids present in cannabis. The body naturally produces its own cannabinoids, known as endocannabinoids, throughout the endocannabinoid system, or ECS.
The endocannabinoids in the body are neurotransmitters. They bind with cannabinoid receptors throughout the body and brain. They also help to regulate equilibrium and a multitude of internal functions that include sleep, appetite, mood, hormones, immune system, and more.
Cannabinoids bind with the CB1 and CB2 receptors throughout the brain and body. CBD indirectly affects these receptors and works with the body’s endocannabinoid system. The ECS cannot always produce the right amount of cannabinoids needed so outside phytocannabinoids can be introduced to improve functionality.
Aging is a natural biological process. As the skin ages, the skin becomes less firm and has a greater amount of visible lines and wrinkles.
After the age of 20, the skin produces 1% less collagen every year.
Collagen keeps the skin firm and strong. The production of less collagen means that the skin becomes thinner and more delicate.
Our skin is also covered in tiny oil-producing glands. These glands keep our skin pliable and youthful. As we age, these glands produce less oil and this leads to drier skin. Aging is more noticeable in drier skin. Elastin levels also decrease, which results in lower levels of elasticity. This also means that the skin isn’t as capable of healing itself. All of these factors contribute to intrinsic aging.
Extrinsic aging is also an occurrence. This involves environmental conditions that affect how our skin looks and behaves over time. External pollutants, sun damage, lifestyle choices, and skin exposure contribute to signs of extrinsic aging.
Environmental factors add to the loss of collagen and elastin, which leads to more wrinkles, fragile skin, sun spots, deep lines, and other marks. Extrinsic aging is responsible for about 90% of how our skin ages, while intrinsic aging is less impactful, standing at just about 10% of the cause.
How does CBD Authentica wellness Anti-aging product work?
Our Science partners at Solu science have successfully water solubilized Retinol and CBD, among other APIs as well. The Solu Retinol kit consists of Serum A and Serum B. Serum A’s active ingredient is 2% potency water-soluble CBD. Serum B’s active ingredient is 0.5% water-soluble retinol palmitate and 1.0% water-soluble CBD.
Recommended Use:
Take a close-up “before” picture in well-lit light.
Serum A: Every morning, wash your face with a mild cleaner such as Cetaphil Face (not Cetaphil Face & Body). Dry face. Apply one (1) full dropper, in a thin layer, to your entire face, and under your eyes.
Serum B: Every night, wash your face with a mild cleaner such as Cetaphil Face (not Cetaphil Face & Body). Dry face. Apply one (1) full dropper, in a thin layer, to your entire face, and under your eyes.
Warnings:
If irritation or redness occurs, reduce Serum B to every other night, keep reducing until these side effects go away. If they continue, stop Serum B completely.
If dryness occurs, you can use Neutrogena Oil-Free Face Moisturizer after Serum A or B once the skin has dried.
Do not use it on tattoos, piercings, artificial eyelashes, or artificial eyebrows.
Recommend avoiding the sun while taking Serum B. If needed, apply Neutrogena Oil-Free sunscreen to the face.
Effects:
Most customers notice a slight difference in 9 days and a noticeable difference in 20 days. Customers over the age of 65 notice a difference between 30 and 45 days. Customers should notice disruption of wrinkles and lines and smoothing skin effects, through increased collagen production.
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