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The 10 Best CBD Skincare Products for Calm, Clear, Healthy Skin

By Cortney Clift

Published on May 20, 2021

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Every few years a buzzy new skincare ingredient comes along that has a magical ability to do a little bit of everything. We're talking about ingredients like argan oil, which can be used on the hair, body, or face to hydrate, regulate oil production, and protect against signs of aging. Or retinol, which boosts cell turnover, regulates acne, and dramatically minimizes fine lines and wrinkles. If you're anxiously awaiting skincare's next major multitasker, allow us to introduce you to the world of CBD skincare.

First things first: Yes, this buzzy skincare ingredient is sometimes often derived from cannabis plants (as well as hemp plants). No, it won't ever make you feel "high". However, when applied topically, this antioxidant can do wonders to soothe irritated or dry skin, reduce redness, tame acne, counteract free-radical damage, and more. Because of its potent anti-inflammatory properties, board-certified dermatologist Rachel Nazarian says, “CBD oil has multiple uses in improving inflammatory conditions—like eczema—when used topically. It has also been used to treat burns, wounds, and blistering disorders.”

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Rachel Nazarian, MD is a board-certified dermatologist at the Schweiger Dermatology Group.

The best part? Our bodies already have cannabinoid (CBD) receptors, which makes this ingredient super easy for skin cells to understand and absorb. Because it's something our bodies can easily recognize, there are no major known side effects to the skin wellness superstar—a major win for sensitive skin types.

“There really isn’t a downside to using CBD today," says Nazarian. "It’s a known anti-inflammatory ingredient that can soothe skin conditions and positively affect many people's quality of life.”

Ready to incorporate CBD into one (or more!) steps in your clean skincare routine? Here are 10 of the best CBD skincare products you can use from head to toe.

1. Best CBD Face Oil:

HERBIVORE Emerald CBD + Adaptogens Deep Moisture Glow Oil

This nourishing, adaptogen-packed face oil is a super easy way to incorporate cannabidiol into your daily routine. The formula blends organic, Colorado-grown full-spectrum CBD with squalane and meadowfoam seed oil to soothe skin and lock in moisture. Even if your skin isn't actively irritated, this hydrating oil is a great way to help keep it happy and calm on the regular.

2. Best CBD Night Cream:

FARMACY Better Daze Ahead CBD Moisturizer

One of CBD's biggest benefits is its ability to calm and restore skin. Pair those perks with the natural regenerative power of beauty sleep and you've got yourself a perfect night cream. This rich moisturizer combines full-spectrum CBD with stress-fighting adaptogens to reset distressed skin overnight, helping you wake up to a calm, ultra-hydrated, naturally radiant complexion.

3. Best CBD Body Butter:

JOSIE MARAN Skin Dope 100mg CBD Body Butter

Want to extend all these calming benefits to the rest of your bod? Done. This luxe body butter blends multitasking argan oil with the equally versatile benefits of CBD. Honestly, there's not a whole lot this body butter can't do. Lather it all over to not only soothe but deeply restore tired or irritated skin. If you suffer from stubborn inflammatory skin conditions like rosacea, psoriasis, or eczema, give this rich formula a try. It just might be the nourishing ingredient combo your skin has been waiting for.

4. Best CBD Lip Balm:

VERTLY Lip Butter

If we had to award one area of skin for being the most high maintenance, our lips would definitely take home the gold medal. Because this delicate little area can't produce oil naturally, it can easily become dry and irritated. If your lips are particularly prone to cracking, dryness, or inflammation, it's time to level up your lip care game with a CBD-infused formula. This ultra-nourishing lip butter combines soothing full spectrum hemp extract with conditioning superstars like shea butter, cacao butter, jojoba oil, and hemp seed oil to keep finicky lip skin amply hydrated and perfectly balanced.

5. Best CBD Product for Sore Muscles:

CBDFX CBD Balm Stick

Whether you slept on your neck wrong or you're struggling after an intense workout class, this CBD-packed stick helps speed up the recovery time of sore or stiff muscles with only natural ingredients. In this convenient coconut oil-based stick, full-spectrum CBD, camphor oil, and peppermint essential oil create a cooling treatment that provides instant muscle relief wherever you need it.

6. Best CBD Body Lotion for Hydration:

LORD JONES CBD Body Lotion

Yes, CBD is a great body treatment for sore muscles, but its natural moisturizing benefits also make it a great daily treatment for skin—even if you're not actively experiencing pain. If some body butters feel a bit too rich for your skin type (or you want a formula that absorbs in a flash), opt for this all-over moisturizer. It blends CBD extract with shea butter and two delicious scents (grapefruit or sage, mint, and citrus) for a daily hydration ritual you'll actually look forward to.

7. Best Daily Face Moisturizer with CBD:

CANNUKA Harmonizing Face Cream

Redness and acne don't stand a chance against this broad spectrum CBD-infused face cream. While the anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits of manuka honey actively treats breakouts, cucumber extract soothes skin and tames redness. CBD acts as a booster in this formula, taking both of these ingredients' benefits to the next level. To top it all off, hyaluronic acid offers deep hydration and a plump, dewy complexion.

8. Best CBD Eye Cream:

HEMPZ CBD Eye Candy Revitalizing Eye Creme

Tap into CBD's major anti-aging benefits with this revitalizing eye cream. In the highly hydrating formula, shea butter, 50 mg of CBD, 100% pure hemp seed oil, and omega fatty acids dramatically tame puffiness, dark circles, and fine lines for youthful-looking under eyes. Pro tip: Try keeping this eye cream in your fridge and applying it chilled to powerfully depuff those under eyes in the AM.

9. Best CBD Face Cleanser:

DERMA E Skin De-Stress Calming CBD Cleanser

Get your skincare routine off to a strong start by kicking off your daily steps with a CBD-infused cleanser? This option from DERMA E is formulated with broad-spectrum CBD, soothing aloe vera, hydrating hemp seed oil, redness-reducing Pycnogenol®, and conditioning vitamin E. As you remove makeup, dirt, and grime, you'll also be helping it to zen out and get ready for the rest of your daily or nightly routine.

10. Best Smoothing CBD Serum:

LORD JONES Bump & Smooth™ CBD Body Serum

AHAs + CBD? Well if this isn't the collab of our skincare dreams. This innovative body serum not only calms and restores skin with CBD but also gently exfoliates and removes dead skin cells using a four-acid blend of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid, and malic acid. Not to mention it also uses ceramides and squalane to keep your moisture barrier strong and protected. All in all, this serum hydrates, exfoliates, calms, protects, and revitalizes dull skin, giving it a radiant glow. Talk about a multi-tasker.

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